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Remnants of Nithe train station on infamous WWII ‘Death Railway’ resurfaces from Thailand’s Vajiralongkorn reservoir in Kanchanaburi province 16 June 2026 READ ALSO: Sunken WWII rail station resurfaces in Sangkhlaburi, Kanchanaburi Province of Thailand after 42 years underwater NOTE: If you have an interest in the ‘Death Railway’ in Kanchanaburi province, check out the series […]

Thailand Ranks Eighth Worldwide for Healthcare in 2026, and the highest-ranked country in ASEAN Thailand has been ranked eighth in the world for the best healthcare systems in 2026, making it the highest-ranked country in ASEAN, according to the government. The announcement highlights the country’s healthcare quality, accessibility and affordability, with officials saying the result […]

Thai Visa-Free List Updated for 35 Destinations Picture courtesy of The Nation The Department of Consular Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its 2026 list of countries and territories offering visa-free entry to holders of ordinary Thai passports. The revised list includes 35 destinations where Thai travellers can enter without applying for […]

Thailand ranked Asia’s top retirement destination Thailand ranked ninth in the world and first in Asia in the Global Retirement Index 2026 published by US-based International Living, the government said on Wednesday. Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Perisvivatana said Thailand scored 80 points overall. Its highest score was for cost of living at 96 points, followed […]

Latest issue of Thailand Construction Newsletter (TCN405 – 15.06.26) out now! Latest issue of Thailand Construction Newsletter (TCN395 – 29.01.26) out now! – see download below. Thailand Construction News – TCN405 – 15.06.26 If you would like to subscribe (free) in order to receive future fortnightly issues, send an email to us at: ‘tcnthailand AT […]

Thailand’s Department of Land Transport eases 2026 driving licence renewal rules, scraps colour-vision tests for driving licence renewals The Department of Land Transport has scrapped colour-vision tests for driving licence renewals and waived brake-reaction tests for some motorists aged 55 or under. The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has announced revised physical fitness test criteria […]

Bank of Thailand declares 16 October 2026 a special bank holiday in Bangkok The Bank of Thailand has declared 16 October 2026, a special bank holiday in Bangkok to support the hosting of the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings. The government will also implement work-from-home arrangements for many Bangkok-based public sector offices on 12-15 October to […]

Laos’ Plain of Jars mystery solved; Archaeologists confirm giant stone urns used in death rites of a lost people in Laos For nearly a century, thousands of massive stone urns scattered across north-central Laos have stood as one of archaeology’s most baffling enigmas. Local folklore said ancient giants had carved the hollowed-out megaliths to brew […]

UK Pensions Minister Confirms Continuing Pension Freeze for Expats in Thailand The UK Pensions Minister Torsten Bell has updated MPs on the impact of the frozen state pension policy on British retirees living overseas, including thousands based in Thailand. The policy affects nearly half a million UK pensioners who live in countries where annual state […]