Barry Kenyon
Fears grow that the UK’s Mexican travel ban could spread to...
Concerns are rising that the sudden inclusion of Mexico on the UK’s list of banned destinations could soon apply to Thailand as well. The...
Thailand is pinning its hopes on a tourist recovery next year
Prior to the pandemic, the Thai baht was the strongest currency performer in Asia. It is now the worst, after a third wave of...
Revised UK travel rules unexpectedly exempt Thai holidays
Against all predictions, the latest UK traffic lights system (August 5) of grading countries according to coronavirus risk sees Thailand remaining at amber rather...
Pattaya’s “new” nightlife begins at 9 pm
Pattaya, the city which never slept, is safely tucked up in bed long before midnight these days. The nightly curfew which begins promptly at...
Yorkies Pork Platter up for sale in Pattaya
Yorkies personified the English hold on Pattaya in the early years of this century. Run by no-nonsense and martial arts black-belted Yorkshireman Norman Denning...
Pattaya’s transport lockdown has unexpected results, say critics
The policy of the government and the provincial authority to semi-isolate Pattaya in an attempt to reduce virus casualties is a mixed-bag of consequences,...
Jomtien Immigration crowded out again
The double public holiday on Monday and Wednesday of this week produced the typical early morning immigration surge Thursday morning with 100 people already...
Chonburi immigration issues reminders to foreigners
After a fair number of disappointed customers turned up at Chonburi immigration police headquarters in Jomtien today, Monday, 26 July, officers remind the public...
Foreign worker numbers in Pattaya take a tumble
The pandemic has reduced the need for foreign labour to supplement the Thai workforce by up to 50 percent. In 2019, Chonburi province (which...
The China-Wuhan padlock model is not the answer to Thailand’s health...
In Wuhan China last year, food parcels were delivered by hand to locked-in residents.Thailand’s Department of Disease Control is not known for humorous remarks....
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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...