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Mobile Banking Apps Blocked on Outdated Devices Starting 14 February 2026 in Thailand Banks in Thailand will limit mobile app access on outdated devices starting February 14, 2026. This initiative, driven by the Thai Bankers’ Association and the Thailand Banking Sector Computer Emergency Response Team (TB-CERT), aims to enhance security by supporting only devices with […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Work on damaged 12th-century Prasat Ta Kwai temple in Surin’s Phanom Dong Rak district to take ‘about two years’ Government keen to get temple restoration going Prasat Ta Kwai, a 12th-century temple located in Surin’s Phanom Dong Rak district, sustained serious damage when clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces erupted along the border last year. […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch 27 on February 2026 at Kai @ Sathorn Soi 12 – sponsored by RSM Lighthouse members, family and friends, please see details for this month’s late lunch We will be going to Kai @ Sathorn Soi 12. please see all event details below and attached menu, the menu is sharing and […]

Thailand’s Population Growth Hits Record Low in 2025 Census Thailand’s population in 2025 reached 70.3 million, according to the latest census, with a growth rate falling to a record-low of 0.42%. The census also reports a decline in average household size to 2.5 people, reflecting significant demographic shifts. These findings were announced by the National […]

Thailand’s summer coming late, but it’ll be a scorcher Thailand is forecast to enter a hotter‑than‑usual summer later this month, with peak temperatures in some northern provinces likely to climb beyond 42°C, according to the Meteorological Department. The 2026 hot season is forecast to begin in late February, around two weeks later than normal, and […]