Barry Kenyon
Gay retirees the latest niche market for Thailand
The pink pound or dollar could receive another boost in future as the world ages, according to a senior doctor. Dr Chaiwat Songsiriphan said...
Thai immigration policy: shape of things to come
New prime minister Srettha Thavisin has specified that immigration reform will be a priority in the new government. Although Thailand in 2023 has already...
Further clemency for Thaksin can’t be ruled out
Ex premier Thaksin Shinawatra, having received a partial pardon from His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn reducing his jail sentence for corruption from eight to...
Brand new Elite privilege card options begin soon
After close of business on Thursday September 14, no more newcomer applications for Elite visas will be accepted as a revised, simpler but more...
British consul reassures Pattaya expats and tours international law office
Pattaya, Thailand - His Majesty’s British embassy consul, Joanne Finnamore-Crorkin who is in charge of welfare work with Brits across Thailand, gave a well-received...
Pattaya one tiny step nearer to 24-hours drinking
The official news that Thailand’s Eastern Aviation City, 60 kilometers from Pattaya, is to have 24-hours booze sales shouldn’t set the champagne corks popping...
Plea to exempt some foreigners from 90 days report
The Employers Federation of Thailand has requested the incoming Thai government to scrap the 90 days report for guest workers from neighboring countries (Myanmar,...
What Thailand’s expats can expect from the new government
In order to achieve post-election constitutional power, Thailand’s Pheu Thai party finds itself abed with its former enemies allied to the military junta which...
Pattaya Survivors: The knowledgeable Cambodian in the Thai visa office
Setha Sess (Den), was born in Cambodia’s Kho Kong province 32 years ago, and moved to Thailand in 2016 to enhance his skills as...
Fewer Chinese expected in Thailand this year
Hopes that Thailand might reach its goal of 30 million foreigners by the end of 2023 have been dashed by fewer-than-expected Chinese arrivals. Inbound...
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AMCHAM Thailand hosts Bank of Thailand governor for economic insights
BANGKOK, Thailand, February 5 – The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) recently welcomed Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput for an...
An evening of Classic Love Songs at Ben’s Theater Jomtien
PATTAYA, Thailand - Experience an enchanting evening of timeless romance through the exquisite voices of Barbara Zion (soprano) and Potprecha (Jak) Cholvijarn (counter-tenor), accompanied...
Occasional series: Remembering Bernard Trink
▪ Official instructions recently recommended to 5,400 American sailors on Pattaya shore leave included a bus trip to Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens. It’s the...
Chinese tourist hit by pickup truck while crossing Pattaya Tunnel exit on Sukhumvit Road...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 61-year-old Chinese woman was left critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing the road near the...
Grieving mother devastated as son dies in motorcycle crash against barrier in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A tragic accident occurred on Pattaya Third Road on February 9, where a 29-year-old chef lost his life after crashing his...