Victor Wong (Peerasan Wongsri)
DTV Digital Nomad Visa: A new opportunity for remote workers in...
PATTAYA, Thailand - Did you know that Thailand now offers a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)? This new visa presents an exciting opportunity for digital...
Thai divorce demystified: A foreign husband’s guide to fair outcomes
I’m sharing this story because I’ve often seen foreign men misunderstand how the Thai legal system works in divorce cases, especially when they’re married...
A Relaxed Morning with Taxes and Pensions
On this bright and peaceful morning, I sat on my balcony with a hot cup of coffee, reflecting on the upcoming start of the...
Navigating Thailand’s New Tax Rules – Let’s talk over coffee
PATTAYA, Thailand - The other day, I sat down for a chat with Barry. We were both sipping our coffees, talking about the growing...
Pattaya tax lawyer: pensioners’ worries and overseas transmitted income
PATTAYA, Thailand - Having talked to many retired expats over the past year or so, I know that their biggest worry is whether they...
Navigating Foreign Pension Income Tax for Expatriates in Thailand
After receiving numerous inquiries about personal tax management from foreigners residing across Thailand, I am revisiting this topic to explain the implications of foreign...
New tax rules for foreign-sourced income
In response to the growing concerns among expatriates, the Thai Revenue Department has issued Orders No. P. 161 and 162/2566, effective from January 2024,...
Latest Stories
Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...