Barry Kenyon
Pattaya-based British conservationist launches animal trilogy
Pattaya seems to teem with vigorous women and men with a great tale to tell. Especially Brits. Geoffrey Doody, in partnership with his wife...
Jomtien immigration soi now one way
Jomtien Soi 5, where the headquarters of Chonburi immigration are located, is now closed to traffic from beach road but can still be accessed...
Cambodia voted number one for culture
World Travel Awards have listed Cambodia has the leading cultural destination in Asia. Minister of Tourism Sok Soken said the award underpinned the country’s...
UK government claims benefit fraud discovered in overseas expat payments
Thailand-based British pensioners could have their British bank accounts inspected by the government under new powers being considered to thwart benefit irregularities. The plans,...
85 percent of tourists to Thailand now don’t need a visa
Within the past six months, the Thai government has made mammoth strides to ease the travel process for millions more foreign tourists. Previously, visa-exempt...
85 percent of tourists to Thailand now don’t need a visa
Within the past six months, the Thai government has made mammoth strides to ease the travel process for millions more foreign tourists. Previously, visa-exempt...
Pattaya’s most colorful celebrity launches paperback autobiography
PATTAYA, Thailand - There was a high turnout at Pattaya’s Canterbury Tales to help Brian Jacks celebrate his highly unusual life with a paperback...
Tourist insurance scheme excludes expats
The Thai government’s 50 million baht coverage for foreign visitors applies specifically to “tourists” who have been admitted with a visa-exempt stamp or a...
Thailand’s anti-cannabis laws will have a slow start
Although Thai authorities are determined to outlaw smoking cannabis for pleasure once and for all, experts say that there is likely to be a...
Neighboring countries look to Thailand for visa reform
Thailand is heading up discussions with Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia to seek agreement that a tourist visa or pass for one country means...
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Happy New Tax Year Expats!
EDITORIAL
For many expats – and retirees in particular – the festivities this year are marred by ongoing concerns about personal income tax arising from...
Pattaya tourist police spread holiday cheer by distributing sweets and promoting safety app
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Tourist Police took to Walking Street to ensure the safety of tourists during the Christmas festivities on December 25. The...
Suspects arrested for stealing 60 meters of electrical cable behind Pattaya Indoor Stadium
PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Manot Nongyai instructed relevant officials to meet with investigators after locals reported that two male suspects had stolen 60...
Violence and theft against tourists in Pattaya – Understanding the problem and accountability
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, is often praised for its vibrant nightlife, beaches, and entertainment. However, occasional incidents...
Teen gang arrested for brutal attack on 80-year-old Belgian tourist in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – On Christmas night, a shocking incident unfolded when a group of four teenagers attacked MR. Richard Ander M. Van Bogaert, an...