Barry Kenyon
Pattaya faces acute shortages in immigrant labour
PATTAYA, Thailand - Dismayed Pattaya employers are complaining about the sudden increase in job vacancies following the attempt by the post-coup junta in neighboring...
Thailand expands the range of 10 year visas once again
Newly added to the range of longstay visas comes the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) option for foreign investors in three eastern provinces which include...
Thai casinos could be limited to 5 percent of the total...
The Thai government is investigating how much space should be given to gambling in the entertainment zone where they are based. According to the...
Visa-free travel for Thais to Europe still faces an uphill battle
A 2024 freed trade agreement between Thailand and the European Union is on the cards. It makes good sense by benefitting businesses, services and...
Some applicants for Thai elite visa are wannabe criminals
Thai Privilege Card, formerly Elite, has been told to step up its security checks on applicants by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). This follows...
The Thai government’s rush to recriminalize cannabis by Christmas will be...
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin now states that he expects an act recriminalizing cannabis to be operational by the end of 2024. Although this is...
Water, water not everywhere in Pattaya
The regional water authority is facing two ways about the availability of the wet stuff in Pattaya and the eastern seaboard. Last week, director...
Anti-coup plans not finalized says defense minister
Defense minister Sutin Klungsang says the proposal for the prime minister, with the consent of the Cabinet, to suspend top military officers suspected of...
The entry tax on tourists visiting Thailand again in the news
The Tourism Council of Thailand is again lobbying for the government to introduce the 300 baht (US$8) levy on all foreign tourist arrivals. Vice...
Thai immigration holidays May 2024
PATTAYA, Thailand - Immigration is open today Wednesday May 1. The closure dates are all weekends plus:
Monday May 6 (in recognition of Coronation Day...
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Rotary clubs join forces with Helmet Heroes to boost child road safety across Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Helmet Heroes Project, founded by American philanthropist Savvy Rick Brown, announces a ground-breaking partnership with Rotary clubs in Pattaya and...
Pickup truck stuck on Pattaya Beach sparks public outrage and criticism
PATTAYA, Thailand – A pickup truck was found stuck in the sand on Pattaya Beach, prompting a swift response from authorities who successfully helped...
Pattaya hotel bookings hit new heights as tourist arrivals surge
PATTAYA, Thailand – Ms. Morakot Kuldilok, President of the Thai Hotels Association - Eastern Chapter, revealed on January 3 that Thailand surpassed its foreign...
Has Pattaya really run out of roadside parking?
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, a bustling city known for its vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, and growing tourism industry, has long been grappling with issues...
Growing popularity of Buddha amulets among foreign tourists in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Buddha amulets, long revered in Thai culture for their spiritual significance, have increasingly captured the attention of foreign tourists visiting...