Thailand Updates Visa Rules for Economic Revival Thailand’s Cabinet has approved significant visa policy changes to attract more tourists, digital nomads, students, and retirees, as part of a larger economic stimulus plan. On February 10, Deputy Government Spokesperson Aiyarin Phanrit announced the endorsement of proposals from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including a package of […]
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Shorter Tourist visa-free stays on the cards in Thailand Thai government’s plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 days The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government’s plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month. Natthriya Thaweevong, permanent tourism […]
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Contractor blames whirlwind for dome’s collapse at Bang Phli Metropolitan Electricity Authority training centre in Samut Prakan SEE ALSO: Engineering Expert Calls for Investigation After Steel Dome Collapse in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Plc, the contractor for the collapsed dome building in Samut Prakan, has blamed unusually strong and gusty wind […]
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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) moves to revive THB30 billion BTS Silom Line extension The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is reviving the THB30 billion BTS Silom Line extension project, which will connect Bang Wa to Taling Chan. The BMA is seeking private-sector investment through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and has held a seminar to gather […]
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Thailand’s quiet end of the visa run era By Victor Wong (Peerasan Wongsri) What is actually changing for expats in Thailand in 2026 Much of the discussion around visas in Thailand focuses on rumours, anecdotes, and social-media panic. In reality, the more important development in 2026 is quieter and more structural: immigration enforcement is now […]
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Bangkok office market stays in flux Sector copes with changing demands The Bangkok office market in 2026 is expected to remain highly competitive but more selective, as limited new supply, rising Grade A demand and ESG-driven relocations reshape leasing strategies, according to property consultancies. Office landlords are being forced to reposition assets, invest in upgrades, […]
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Engineering Expert Calls for Investigation After Steel Dome Collapse in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan A structural engineering expert has urged a comprehensive investigation following the collapse of a large steel dome at a Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) training center in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. The incident, which happened at approximately 11.30 am on February 9, […]
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People’s Party MP candidate seeks urgent probe into Monday’s Bang Phli dome collapse which injured 4 Four workers were injured, one seriously, after a billion-baht Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) dome collapsed near Suvarnabhumi Airport. The site was sealed as engineers probed the structural failure, while the contractors faced intense scrutiny. People’s Party MP candidate for […]
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Choosing the right air purifier for Thailand’s rising air pollution As Thailand continues to battle worsening PM2.5 pollution and persistent urban smog, air purifiers have quickly shifted from optional home appliances to essential health safeguards, especially for expatriates adjusting to the country’s environmental conditions. Understanding how these machines improve indoor air quality can make a […]
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Complex high-angle rescue saves crane operator after stroke more than 40 metres above ground in Samut Prakan Rescue teams in Samut Prakan carried out a complex high-angle operation to save a crane operator who became seriously ill while working more than 40 metres above ground in the Phraek Sa area. The man, showing symptoms consistent […]
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