Barry Kenyon
African coup culture gives rise to concerns in Thailand
The large number of recent military interventions in Africa’s coup-belt has prompted concerns in Thailand about a spreading phenomenon. Mali, Chad, Burkina Faso, Guinea...
Thai immigration finally rings the death knell of Covid extensions
The final date for a 60-days Covid extension of stay is indeed March 25, but the latest memo from the immigration bureau makes crystal...
Long stay retirees in Thailand to be allowed to self-insure
The Thai Ministry of Health has published the details of the October 1 changes to the O/A annual retirement option which raises the level...
Confirmatory updates for Thailand Covid visa extensions
Chonburi Immigration is confirming this morning, Wednesday 26 January, that visa extensions based on the Covid discretion are now restricted. Eligible foreigners are those...
Latest Thailand Covid visa extensions appear limited to two categories
Nationally, the immigration bureau has announced that the closing date for applications for 60 days Covid extensions has been moved from January 25 to...
Worries over Covid extension fuel the Pattaya-Jomtien immigration queue
There was an even busier than normal morning, Monday January 24, at Jomtien immigration bureau as tourists sought to renew their 60 day Covid...
Pattaya Survivors: Dr Iain Corness
Take your pick from medical consultant, racing driver or fun journalist
“What’s Up Doc?” Iain Corness is surely the ultimate Pattaya survivor. Now 80, he...
Pattaya mayor rules out Walking Street bulldozing but anticipates enormous changes
Pattaya mayor Sonthaya Kunplome raised spirits in his announcement this week that there are no demolition plans for Walking Street, the resort’s most famous...
Latest Test and Go rules add to health insurance confusion
The latest Test and Go rules, from February 1, leave the health insurance requirement at US$50,000 or just over one and a half million...
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Thai Football Chief announces to sue predecessor over 360 million baht debt
BANGKOK, Thailand – Nualphan Lamsam, president of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), announced plans to file a civil lawsuit against former president Somyot...
Memorial Charity Gala Dinner in honour of Dr. Otmar Deter
PATTAYA, Thailand - Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Otmar Deter, a distinguished electrical engineer, philanthropist, and dedicated Rotarian, who...
Fighting it Out: “The Violin Duels” at Ben’s Theater, Jomtien
An enthusiastic audience filled Ben’s Theater recently to hear the brilliant young musicians of Virtuosi Thailand give a performance of music featuring two violins....
New bus routes connecting Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi Airports to Pattaya and Hua Hin...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Transport Company Limited (Bor Kor Sor) launched new bus routes to improve public transportation and ease travel connections between major...
Kids celebrate fun and excitement at Jomtien Beachfront Playground
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Jomtien Beachfront Playground recently hosted an exciting day of play, bringing joy to local children and their families. With a...