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Thai Ministry warns of false claim circulating online that new rules limit visa-free entry for foreign nationals to twice a year Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has warned the public about a false claim circulating online that new rules limit visa-free entry for foreign nationals to twice a year. Wetang Puangsup, spokesman for […]

UK Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK The government has dropped plans requiring workers to sign up to a new digital ID system in order to prove their right to work in the UK. Instead, Labour ministers say existing checks, using documents such as biometric passports, will move fully online […]

Buddhist monks reach South Carolina on 77th day of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’ across USA A group of Buddhist monks undertaking a long-distance walking pilgrimage across the United States has reached South Carolina, continuing their journey from Texas to Washington, D.C., to promote peace, compassion and non-violence. Now on day 77 of the 120-day trek, […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch January 2026 – sponsored by Kawarau consulting Lighthouse members, family and friends, please see details for this month’s late lunch Please see the first event for the year at a new venue, we will be going to Rava restaurant on soi 33 [the old bistro 33] we are proudly sponsored by […]

Discover the 1,700-Year-Old Ancient Dvaravati Town and UNESCO World Heritage Site The Ancient Town of Si Thep, located in Thailand’s Phetchabun province A “must” visit if travelling Route 21 between Saraburi – Phetchabun – Loei The 1,700-Year-Old Ancient Dvaravati Town and UNESCO World Heritage Site The Ancient Town of Si Thep, located in Thailand’s Phetchabun […]

Interested in South-East Asia Railways? Then check out these websites James Clark’s Southeast Asia Railways, covering all things train related in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam https://www.southeastasiarailways.com/   Richard Barrow’s excellent Thai Train Guide, covering all things Thai train related thaitrainguide.com   Richard Barrow’s new ThaiTracks; a user-friendly way to search […]

Stickman’s Weekly Column, a Thailand Expat favourite, comes to an end Expats who have resided in Thailand for 20 to 30 years will remember the popular “Nite Owl” column in the Bangkok Post by Bernard Trink, which ran weekly for decades covering Bangkok’s seedier nighttime entertainment: go-go bars, nightclubs, pubs, and massage parlors. In pre-internet […]

When savings become untouchable: How Thai bank rules are reshaping expat retirement By Victor Wong (Peerasan Wongsri) How rigid bank balance rules are colliding with real life for Thailand’s retirees. PATTAYA, Thailand – For many years, Thailand’s retirement visa was one of the country’s most straightforward arrangements. The understanding was simple enough, live quietly, respect […]

Latest issue of Thailand Construction Newsletter (TCN392 – 18.12.25) out now! The Bumper Xmas Edition! Latest issue of Thailand Construction Newsletter (TCN392 – 18.12.25) out now – see download below. Thailand Construction News – TCN392 – 18.12.25 – Bumper Xmas Edition It’s a Bumper Xmas Edition. Wishing you all a Velly Melly Chlismat and a […]