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Work permits and Thailand labour law – A foreign worker’s compliance guide 18 Jan 2024 Navigating the complexities of work permits and labour laws in a foreign country can be a daunting task for expatriates and international companies. With Thailand being a popular destination for foreign workers, understanding its specific legal requirements is crucial. This […]

The future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand One resort is using this sustainable approach to securing the future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand  The future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand My most shameful moment as a traveler occurred in Thailand. On my first backpacking trip at the age of 20, I sought […]

The world’s longest train journey: 11,654 miles, 3 weeks and an incredible 13 countries The world’s longest train journey covers 11,654 miles, 13 countries, and takes three weeks, making it a massive adventure for train lovers. Travelling by train has its own unique charm, especially when it involves an extended journey across continents. A proposed […]

Train fare on all Bangkok lines to be capped at THB20 by Sept 2025 Commuters in the Bangkok metropolitan area would be able to ride electric trains for 20 baht across all routes by September 2025, Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit promised on Thursday. The 20-baht train fare cap was one of the ruling Pheu Thai […]

Russ Cook, “The Hardest Geezer”, completes running the length of Africa (South Africa to Tunisia) Russell Cook, the man nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, has successfully run the full length of Africa, crossing the finish line in Tunisia after 352 days. Before he set off on the mammoth challenge to run the entire length of Africa, he […]

Thailand has a plan to contain the monkey mayhem in the popular tourist town of Lopburi Wildlife authorities in Thailand are planning to round up thousands of monkeys that roam the central town of Lopburi, after the animals’ aggressive behavior and attacks on residents and visitors sparked outrage and calls for their removal. BANGKOK (AP) […]

Five Most Fluent English Speaking Countries In The World – You will be surprised Image from English-speaking world https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English-speaking_world In this article, we will take a look at the 5 most fluent English speaking countries in the world. If you would like to read our discussion on the global reach of the language, you can […]

New 1% fee for using Thai credit cards abroad ‘Dynamic currency conversion’ applies to payments in baht at merchants and foreign online platforms Holders of credit cards issued in Thailand will be charged a fee of 1% for foreign currency conversion when they make purchases in baht from merchants and online shops registered outside the […]

Relocation of the UK Visa Application Centre in Bangkok We are pleased to inform you that effective from 18 March 2024, the UK Visa Application Centre and the HMPO address in Bangkok, Thailand will be relocated to the new address below: Visa Application Centre and HMPO address: VFS (Thailand) Ltd. The Shoppes at Belle Grand […]