Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa for Thailand. Apply online on the official Thai e-Visa portal (thaievisa.go.th), choosing the Royal Thai Embassy, Dhaka, and pay through the embassy's listed banks. The embassy published an updated consular fee schedule in September 2025 (read 14 Oct 2026); third-party summaries put the single-entry tourist visa at about Tk 4,500, but we could not read the figure on the embassy page itself, so use it as a guide; the exact amount appears on the payment summary of your application.
Visa rules for Bangladeshi passport holders
| Item | What we found |
|---|---|
| Visa needed? | Yes — Bangladesh is not on Thailand's visa-exemption or visa-on-arrival list for ordinary passports |
| How to apply | Online at thaievisa.go.th, jurisdiction: Royal Thai Embassy, Dhaka |
| Fee payment | Online through the banks named by the embassy (e-Visa payment notice) |
| Tourist visa fee | Travel sites report about Tk 4,500 for single entry; the exact amount appears on your e-Visa payment summary |
| Processing time | Several working days is commonly reported (reported by travel sites) — apply well ahead |
| Typical documents | Passport, photo, bank statement, employment/business proof, return ticket, hotel booking [check portal checklist] |
Thailand's tourist visa is a real assessment, not a formality: a weak bank statement or an itinerary that doesn't fit your profile can lead to refusal, just like other embassy visas.
How much does a budget trip cost?
| Cost item | Approximate range (per person) |
|---|---|
| Return flight Dhaka–Bangkok | Tk 25,000–45,000; budget carriers can be lower off-season |
| Budget hotel / guesthouse | THB 600–1,500 per night (≈ US$17–45) |
| Food (street food, food courts) | THB 300–700 per day |
| Local transport (BTS/MRT, buses, Grab) | THB 150–400 per day in Bangkok |
| Bangkok–Pattaya bus / ferry to islands | THB 150–600 per trip |
Cost figures are Eduvisa's rough planning ranges per person (October 2026), based on typical published fares and prices seen online — not quotes, and not checked against any official tariff. Taka amounts move with the exchange rate.
When is the best time to go?
- November–February: cool and dry, best overall — busiest
- March–May: very hot; Songkran water festival in mid-April
- June–October: rainy season, cheapest hotels; Andaman coast seas can be rough
What should you see on a budget?
- Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Chatuchak weekend market, river boats
- Pattaya: beaches and Coral Island day trip, two hours from Bangkok
- Phuket and Krabi: islands, Phi Phi day trips
- Chiang Mai: old city temples, night bazaar, cooler hills
- Ayutthaya: ancient capital, an easy day trip from Bangkok
Sample 5-day budget itinerary
- Day 1: Fly Dhaka–Bangkok, airport rail link into the city
- Day 2: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun by river boat
- Day 3: Day trip to Ayutthaya, or Chatuchak if it's a weekend
- Day 4: Bus to Pattaya, Coral Island
- Day 5: Back to Bangkok, fly home
Apply only on the official .go.th portal — avoid sites that charge extra to "submit" for you. Make sure your hotel, flights and leave letter match the dates on your application. Use the airport rail link and BTS rather than taxis from the airport. Carry your passport copy; Thai immigration can ask for proof of funds and onward ticket on arrival.
What does a 5-day Thailand trip cost in Taka?
Direct answer: Bangkok plus a Pattaya day or two costs roughly Tk 52,000–1,04,000 per person for 5 days, including the return flight and the visa fee. Thailand is cheap on the ground if you eat street food and use trains and buses; hotels and shopping are where budgets slip.
| Item (5 days, 4 nights, per person) | Rough estimate (Tk) |
|---|---|
| Return flight Dhaka–Bangkok | 25,000–45,000 |
| Tourist e-Visa fee (reported, single entry) | ≈ 4,500 |
| Budget hotel, 4 nights (twin share) | 8,000–22,000 |
| Food, 5 days (street food, food courts) | 5,500–13,000 |
| Local transport incl. airport rail link and Pattaya bus | 4,000–9,000 |
| Entry fees (Grand Palace, Coral Island trip), SIM | 5,000–10,000 |
| Total | ≈ 52,000–1,04,000 |
Rough estimates only, per person, prepared October 2026 at a planning rate of about Tk 122 per US$. Fares and prices move with season and exchange rate; they are not quotes.
Which flights go from Dhaka to Bangkok?
Direct flights from Dhaka to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi take about two and a half hours; Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines and Thai Airways have operated the route. Fares rise around Eid, Pohela Boishakh and the December holidays, and fall in the June–October rainy season.
- Book your flight only after the e-Visa is approved, or choose a refundable fare.
- Keep the flight booking dates identical to those on your e-Visa application.
- Use the Airport Rail Link from Suvarnabhumi into the city — far cheaper than a taxi in traffic.
- Fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before you land.
How do you make a strong Thai e-Visa application?
Show a consistent, believable trip: matching dates, enough funds and clear reasons to return to Bangladesh. The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka handles Bangladeshi applications through the official thaievisa.go.th portal, and officers assess the file just as they would a paper application.
- Bank statement: recent months with a steady balance; sudden large deposits raise questions.
- Proof of ties: employment letter with leave approval, trade licence, or student ID and institution letter.
- Bookings: hotel and return ticket that match the travel dates exactly.
- Clear scans: passport bio page and photo that meet the portal's size and background rules.
Do you need anything on arrival?
Yes: the online Thailand Digital Arrival Card, introduced by Thai Immigration in 2025, plus your e-Visa approval, return ticket and hotel details. Officers may ask about funds, so carry your card and some cash.
What does a detailed budget itinerary look like?
- Day 1 — Arrive Bangkok: Airport Rail Link to the city, check in near a BTS/MRT station, evening at a night market.
- Day 2 — Old city: Grand Palace early to beat the heat, Wat Pho, then a Chao Phraya Express boat to Wat Arun.
- Day 3 — Ayutthaya or Chatuchak: train to Ayutthaya's ruins on a weekday, or Chatuchak market on a weekend.
- Day 4 — Pattaya: bus from Ekkamai, ferry to Coral Island, return in the evening or stay one night.
- Day 5 — Home: last shopping at MBK or Pratunam, rail link to the airport.
Use 7-Eleven and food courts for cheap, safe meals. Buy a tourist SIM at the airport. Take river boats instead of taxis in the old city. Thai ATMs commonly charge a fixed fee per withdrawal, so withdraw larger amounts less often or pay by card.
How should you carry money from Bangladesh?
Short answer: endorse your dollars on your passport before you fly, carry a mix of clean US$ notes and an international card, and change only what you need.
- Dollar endorsement: buy foreign currency from a bank or licensed money changer and have it endorsed against your passport under your annual travel quota, which Bangladesh Bank sets. Keep the encashment certificate with your passport.
- International card: a dual-currency debit or credit card from a Bangladeshi bank is the safest way to pay hotels and withdraw baht. Ask your bank to enable it for international use and note its per-transaction and daily limits.
- Clean notes: new, untorn US$ notes (series 2013 or later where possible) get the best rate and are accepted everywhere; old or marked notes are often refused.
- Exchange smartly: change a small amount at the airport for transport, then use city money changers or ATMs. Avoid changing Taka abroad — it is rarely accepted outside Bangladesh.
- Keep records: card slips and the endorsement receipt make your travel history clean when you later apply for UK, Schengen or study visas.
Why get one-to-one help instead of doing it yourself?
Because one person who knows the rules checks your whole plan before you pay for anything. Most trips that go wrong do so for small reasons: a passport that expires too soon, a booking that does not match the visa form, a fee paid on an unofficial site, or a return date that clashes with an exam or job. Doing it alone is possible — the official links on this page are all you need — but a second pair of experienced eyes makes the process clearer, quicker and far less likely to go wrong.
What does Eduvisa's one-to-one service include?
- A dedicated adviser who handles your file from first conversation to return, so you never repeat your story.
- A document checklist made for your case — passport, photos, bank papers, bookings, letters — reviewed before anything is submitted.
- Budget and itinerary planning with realistic costs from Dhaka, timed around holidays and fare peaks.
- Application support on official portals only, with every fee and receipt recorded.
- Travel-history planning so this trip strengthens future UK, Schengen or study visa applications.
What is the Eduvisa membership card?
Every student or tourist client receives an Eduvisa membership card with a personal client ID. The card's website line reads getbesthost.com/eduvisa: sign in there with your client ID to track your processing status, see all your documents in one place and view every payment you have made.
How can you check progress and verify payments?
Our verified client portal at getbesthost.com/eduvisa shows how far your work has progressed, step by step, and lets you confirm that each payment was received and recorded. You always know where your file stands without having to call and ask — and you can show family members exactly what has been paid and why.
We can review your Thai e-Visa file before you submit — bank statement, employment proof and itinerary — so it tells one consistent story. A clean Thailand trip also strengthens later applications for harder destinations.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bangladeshis need a visa for Thailand?
Yes. Bangladeshi passport holders apply online on the official Thai e-Visa portal under the Royal Thai Embassy, Dhaka.
How much is the Thai tourist visa fee?
Travel sites report about Tk 4,500 for single entry under the embassy's September 2025 fee schedule; the exact amount appears on your e-Visa payment summary.
How early should I apply?
Apply three to four weeks before travel so there is time for processing and for any extra document the embassy asks for.
What is the TDAC?
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is a free online arrival form completed before landing; use only the official immigration website.
Is Thailand good for building travel history?
Yes. A Thai visa and a clean return show a genuine assessed visa in your passport, which supports later UK or Schengen applications.
- Royal Thai Embassy, Dhaka — Consular Service Fee (updated Sept 2025) — read 14 Oct 2026
- Royal Thai Embassy, Dhaka — Facilitation of e-Visa Payment — read 14 Oct 2026
- Thai e-Visa official portal — read 14 Oct 2026
- IATA Travel Centre (Timatic-based passport/visa check) — read 14 Oct 2026
- Thai Immigration Bureau — Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) — read 14 Oct 2026
- Tourism Authority of Thailand — read 14 Oct 2026
- Department of Immigration and Passports, Bangladesh — e-Passport — read 14 Oct 2026
- Bangladesh Bank — foreign exchange and travel quota — read 14 Oct 2026
Visa rules and fees quoted here come from the official government pages listed in the sources and were read on 14 Oct 2026. Costs are rough planning estimates, not quotes. Where a point comes only from travel sites, we say so. Eduvisa clients get their plan checked against the latest rules as part of the one-to-one service.
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