Business travel to Bangkok, planned from Pakistan
Bangkok is Thailand’s capital and one of South-East Asia’s main sourcing and exhibition cities. Pakistani companies go there for food and rice trade, auto parts, textiles and garments, and for the large food fair THAIFEX-Anuga Asia.
Bangkok for business travellers from Pakistan
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visa | Apply online on the official Thailand e-Visa website. Business travellers apply for the Non-Immigrant B visa. |
| Non-Immigrant B | Single entry, valid for three months, with an invitation letter from the Thai company and proof of funds. |
| Processing | About 14 working days after the fee is paid, according to the official e-Visa guidance. |
| Location | Applicants must be in Pakistan and upload proof of location when applying. |
| Airports | Suvarnabhumi (BKK) for most international flights; Don Mueang (DMK) for low-cost carriers. |
| Flight time | About 4 to 5 hours direct from Pakistan, or one stop. |
| Food fair | THAIFEX-Anuga Asia, 25–29 May 2027 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. |
Getting the Thai visa right
Thailand moved its visa applications for Pakistan online to the Thailand e-Visa website. Business travellers apply for the Non-Immigrant B visa, which needs an invitation from the Thai company, proof of funds and proof that the applicant is in Pakistan when applying. The official guidance says to allow about 14 working days after the fee is paid.
Do not travel on a tourist visa for meetings or fairs; the purpose stated on the visa should match the trip.
Food trade in Bangkok
THAIFEX-Anuga Asia, organised with Koelnmesse, runs from 25 to 29 May 2027 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, north of the city. It is one of Asia’s largest food and beverage fairs, and Pakistani rice, seafood, spice and processed-food exporters meet Asian importers there. IMPACT is about an hour from central Bangkok by car, longer in traffic, so hotels near the venue suit exhibitors.
- Hotels near IMPACT for exhibitors
- Central Bangkok for teams with city meetings
- Allow for heavy traffic at peak hours
Where business happens
Bangkok business is spread across several districts:
- Silom and Sathorn for banks, law firms and corporate offices
- Sukhumvit and Asok for offices, hotels and the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
- Pathum Wan and Ploenchit for embassies and retail headquarters
- IMPACT Muang Thong Thani and BITEC Bangna for exhibitions
- The Eastern Seaboard, south-east of Bangkok, for automotive and industrial plants
Getting around and meeting culture
The BTS Skytrain and MRT are the fastest way around the centre; the Airport Rail Link connects Suvarnabhumi with the city. Thai business culture values politeness and calm; raising your voice in a meeting loses respect. Dress smartly but lightly, as Bangkok is hot all year.
How Go Global manages a Bangkok trip
Visa plan
We prepare the e-Visa file and check the invitation letter.
Fair registration
THAIFEX registration and hotels near IMPACT.
Flights
Direct or one-stop routes.
In Bangkok
Transfers planned around traffic.
After the trip
One invoice and a trip record.
Bangkok business travel questions
How do Pakistanis apply for a Thai business visa?
Online on the official Thailand e-Visa website, for a Non-Immigrant B visa with an invitation letter from the Thai company.
How long does the Thai e-Visa take?
About 14 working days after the fee is paid, according to the official guidance.
When is THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2027?
From 25 to 29 May 2027 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok.
Which airport should we use?
Suvarnabhumi for most international flights; Don Mueang for many low-cost routes.
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