Barry Kenyon
Cambodia and Thailand offer very different marketing strategies
Whilst the Thai premier Srettha Thavisin is pushing for international tourist growth by traditional means, Cambodian authorities are adopting a “dark” visitor scenario which...
Foreigners and their overseas income: what next?
More than three months after “assessable” foreign income became taxable, many of Thailand’s expats are still swimming in a sea of uncertainty. Lots of...
After jubilation comes cold feet about Thai casinos
The near-unanimous vote in the House of Representatives to support a committee report broadly supporting casinos in luxury complexes is now suffering the inevitable...
Near-Pattaya location cited to house Thailand’s pilot luxury casino
PATTAYA, Thailand - A parliamentary committee of 60 MPs has recommended by an overwhelming majority the Eastern Economic Corridor to be Thailand’s first legal...
Significant legal and visa implications for gay marriage in Thailand
Subject to the likely agreement of the Senate and the 120 days waiting period prior to implementation, gay marriage will be operational in Thailand...
Cambodia needs to imitate Thailand and introduce visa-exempt tourism
Thailand is riding high on its new visa-exempt policy which allows most international tourists to enter the country without prior approval or payment of...
Foreigners working without a permit in Thailand face crackdown
The business and employment ministries appear shocked after discovering that thousands of foreigners are involved in illegal employment in Thai resorts such as Phuket,...
No Thais believed to be in Haiti
Airport authorities in chaos-hit Haiti say there is no evidence of Thai nationals present in the country since armed gangs took over most of...
British pound hits 46 baht
To the delight of British tourists and expats, the UK pound touched 46 on the early morning of Thursday March 21. This translates to...
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Sam Jeffery and Bob Edwards shine in Mabprachan Golf Society rounds
PATTAYA, Thailand - On Tuesday, March 4, the Mabprachan Golf Society made its way to Eastern Star Golf Course with three groups of players....
Bunker Boys golfers tackle challenges, claim victories & weather the storm
PATTAYA, Thailand - On Monday, March 3, The Bunker Boys kicked off a new month of golf at Treasure Hill Golf Course, arguably our...
The decline and fall of naughty boys in Pattaya
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
PATTAYA, Thailand- The-ever readable Stickman internet site for March 9 emphasizes that Pattaya or Sin City no longer revolves around sex and gogo...
TM6 requirement for all foreigners: creeping towards May 1
Pre-entry digital arrival forms for all foreigners coming by air, land or sea await the starting pistol in several weeks time. But the subject...
Pattaya stands firm on public roads and sidewalk orders
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya authorities continue their strict enforcement of public road and sidewalk regulations, ensuring that pedestrians' safety and convenience remain a top...