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Damning English survey ranking leaves Thailand almost rock bottom in the World – Singapore and Philippines lead way in Asia Says.com reported on the latest rankings of English Proficiency by a Swedish firm called EF Education First in which the data from 2.1 million test results among non-native speakers was used to compile a 111 […]

Your essential guide to Thailand’s new driving license points system From January 9 next year, any driver who breaks traffic laws will face not only legal punishment but will also get his or her points deducted. And if their points drop to zero, their driving license will be suspended for up to 90 days. National […]

Thailand’s New medical treatment visa planned for Jan 1 2023 Non-MT category to promote country as regional medical hub Thailand plans to introduce a new medical treatment visa on Jan 1 to cement its position as a medical hub in the region. Deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said on Tuesday the new type of visa […]

Thailand’s pubs, gas stations, 24-hour stores to close early to save energy if the situation gets worse The Energy Ministry of Thailand plans to close pubs, gas stations, and 24-hour convenience stores early to save energy if the situation gets worse. The Permanent Secretary of the Energy Ministry, Kurit Sombatsiri, revealed the conclusions from the […]

Thailand introduces online visa extension system for Expats Electronic Extension of Temporary Stay (e-Extension) service introduced The Immigration Bureau (IB) unveiled its Electronic Extension of Temporary Stay (e-Extension) service on Tuesday to make it easier for expats to apply for visa extensions. Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas, the national police chief, said the e-Extension would enhance […]

Two companies control Thailand’s beer and spirits market; law changes unlikely to greatly affect customer choice Thailand’s most influential media Thai Rath investigated the history of beer and spirits production in the country. They said that most Thais know that the multi billion baht business is tied up in the hands of two major players. […]

Around 1,000 people apply for Thailand’s 10-year Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa since its 01-Sept-2022 launch The Board of Investment said around 1,000 people have applied for the 10-year Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa since it was launched on September 1. The top 5 nationalities that applied were the US, China, UK, Germany and Australia respectively. There […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Networking Evening – 11 November 2022 – SPONSOR “Promech” Lighthouse Networkers! Please see the invite for the final evening networking event of the year [we will have a Xmas lunch event December] We are proud to have “Promech” sponsor this November event once again, we look forward to seeing everyone next week Please […]

4.4 million Thais still earn less than 3,000 baht a month, says NESDC About 4.4 million Thai nationals are living below the poverty line now, dropping from 4.7 million during the Covid-19 crisis, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). Danucha Pichayanan, NESDC secretary-general, said 4.4 million people or 6.3 per cent of the […]