Category: Blog

Why the smell of devil trees in Thailand delights some but sickens others As Thailand moves into the cooler season, the strong scent of *devil trees, known locally as ‘ton teen ped’ or ‘phaya sattaban’, is once again dividing opinion. While some people find their flowers fragrant and refreshing, others say the smell can trigger […]

Thailand has put plans for a 1,000-baht charge on every overseas trip on hold Thailand has put plans for a 1,000-baht charge on every overseas trip on hold, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Thursday 22 October 2026. The proposed tax had been under public consultation by the Revenue Department and would apply to people […]

Wise to Thailand in 2026: cards, speed and how it really works Ask a group of expats how they get their money into Thailand and one name comes up more than any other: Wise. But what is it actually doing with your pounds, why does the money sometimes land in seconds, and can you get […]

Thailand international schools set to reach 280 in 2026 Thailand is projected to have 280 international schools in 2026, as new openings continue to outpace student enrolment growth and intensify competition among operators. Kasikorn Research Center, or KResearch, said the number of schools had increased by about 5.3% this year, compared with enrolment growth of […]

Thailand’s Railay beach in Krabi Province voted Southeast Asia’s most beautiful beach Railay Beach in Thailand has been voted the most beautiful beach in Southeast Asia in a poll of 800,000 readers of British travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. It was followed by Nusa Dua Beach in Indonesia, Boracay in the Philippines and Coral Beach […]

Thai Airports Can Open Suspicious Checked Bags Without Prior Notice commencing from 16 October 2026 Thai airports can open checked baggage without notifying passengers in advance from October 16, 2026, under new Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand rules. The measure applies only when X-ray screening detects suspicious items or objects that could threaten aviation safety. […]

Foodland closes its Phetchaburi Road branch in Bangkok after more than 50 years Foodland closed its Phetchaburi branch in central Bangkok on October 15, 2026, after more than 50 years in business. The closure, announced the same day, also covers the branch’s Took Lae Dee restaurant. Foodland 366 Reward members can redeem their points at […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Club Late Lunch on 30 October 2026 at Grisbi’s Sukhumvit soi 20 – Sponsored by Cornerstone Management Lunchers, Please see our next exciting event coming up, we are returning to Grisbi’s on soi 20 again. Grisbi’s is a great venue with a French flair The event is proudly sponsored by Cornerstone Management, [Thanks […]

Opinion: Thailand’s proposed travel charges overlook people who call it home Thailand’s higher airport passenger charge, proposed tourist entry fee and proposed departure tax could together cost travellers liable for all three 2,570 baht across an arrival and departure. For foreign workers, retirees, digital nomads and people with spouses and children here, the proposals would […]