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Ukraine crisis complicates Thai immigration issues

World shock at Putin’s invasion of Ukraine obviously sidelines Thailand’s entry and exit problems, but nonetheless they certainly abound. It can safely be assumed...

Philippe Guénat: the first foreigner to market Pattaya

Meeting Philippe Guénat is akin to being on a whirlwind tour.  Born in 1959 into a historic Swiss banking family dating back to the...

Pattaya Boyztown shakes off its ghost town image

After two years or so of darkness and despair, Pattaya’s Boyztown alley is making a serious effort to get back on the gay tourist...

Barclays international customers to be charged shock monthly fee

Thai expat customers of UK-based Barclays bank are reeling from the news that they will be automatically charged 40 pounds monthly (around 1,750 baht)...

Thailand continues to hunt for the super-rich “bleisure” traveller

Yet another variant of the Elite card was officially launched yesterday. Tourist Authority of Thailand governor Yuthasak Supasorn coined the term “bleisure” to describe...

Self-insurance for retirees in Thailand moves a step forward

The Thai embassy website in Norway is indicating that a self-insurance option is already available there for applicants for the O/A one-year retiree visa. ...

Hopes dashed for ganja tourism in Pattaya

Although marijuana has been semi-legalized in Thailand, expectations that liberalization might bring more international visitors have proved totally unrealistic. A weak form of the...

Latest entry rules to Cambodia less complex than Thailand’s

Several global surveys of late have shown Cambodia as a holiday and expat destination running neck and neck with Thailand in the popularity stakes....

Gay marriage by Christmas say Thai activists

Now that the House of Representatives has voted by a two thirds majority to endorse single-sex marriage, there is a strong chance of law...

US military retiree dies in Pattaya

Jim Williams, 77, who spent almost his entire working life with the US military, has been found dead in his Jomtien condominium unit after...

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The future of retiree bank accounts in Thailand

There is currently no official ban on Thai banks opening accounts for foreign tourists. But it’s clear that the government’s latest attempts to reduce...

Dr. Otmar Deter: Dedicated Rotarian, Visionary Engineer and Humanitarian Leader

Dr. Otmar Deter, a distinguished electrical engineer, philanthropist, and dedicated Rotarian, passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on...

Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya – Vehicles stalled in floodwaters after driving through rising water

PATTAYA, Thailand – Heavy rainfall in Banglamung district lasted for nearly an hour, leading to widespread flooding at 3:30 PM on February 18. Water...

Heavy rain and slippery roads cause bus to overturn on Pattaya-Rayong Bypass Route

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Rescue Center received a report of a bus overturning on the Pattaya-Rayong Bypass Road (Highway 36) in Nong Plalai, Banglamung...

Foreigners reach a breaking point in Pattaya – A shift toward peaceful living

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, a city known for its vibrant nightlife and bustling tourism scene, is facing a growing challenge among long-term foreign residents....