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Why having a negative blood type can be a death sentence in Asia Tourists and expats have been urged to find out their blood type, as shortages mean minor collisions or surgeries can quickly turn fatal The cases, at first glance, have little in common: a Thai woman preparing for a caesarean; a Spanish tourist […]

Ancient town of Si Thep in Phetchabun province reshaping traditional ‘Thai’ history The Si Thep civilisation debunks the myth of the first kingdom and the subsequent ultra-Thai nationalism. Not only does Si Thep predate Sukhothai, but its society was also multicultural, with diverse faiths and ethnicities coexisting harmoniously. Bangkok Post Editorial Thailand rejoiced last week […]

Thailand’s Sri Thep Historical Park in Phetchabun has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site During the 45th extended session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Riyadh, it was decided to include the park on the list, making it the 7th World Heritage Site in Thailand. This marks the first time in 31 […]

Thai government to tax all income from abroad for tax residents starting 2024 Thailand’s revenue departments has released new guidelines which will see all income from abroad taxed as personal income tax regardless of whether it was earned income or savings. A senior official at the Ministry of Finance confirmed a document released by the […]

Phuket Immigration called for property owners and managers across Thailand to register for the new online notification platform for foreign tenants Phuket Immigration called for property owners and managers across Thailand to register for the new online notification platform for foreign tenants. This system, which became operational yesterday, replaces the previous one. This digital registration […]

Thai Smile slowly winds down operations as Thai Airways resumes domestic flights Thai Airways International (THAI) will from October 1 resume flights to nine domestic destinations previously served by its low-cost subsidiary Thai Smile, a source said on Saturday. From its home base at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport, THAI will fly to Krabi, Khon Kaen, […]

Pattaya to house first cruise terminal in the Gulf of Thailand The Marine Department has selected Pattaya as the site for constructing the first cruise terminal in Thailand, aimed at bolstering the nation’s marine tourism capacity. The project will be proposed to the incoming government. Ekkarat Khantharo, Director of the regional Marine Department office in […]

Thailand shakes up Thai Elite golden visa scheme, hikes prices by up to 500 per cent Thailand’s Thai Elite golden visa scheme has undergone a significant overhaul, now rebranded as Thailand Privilege and with price hikes ranging from 50 per cent to 500 per cent across different packages. The move, coinciding with its 20th anniversary, […]

New Thai PM to look into extending tourist visas validities from 30 days to 90 days and the easing of immigration procedures The new government will consider extending tourist visa validities from 30 days to 90 days and the easing of immigration procedures, to make them more convenient for foreign tourists, said Prime Minister Srettha […]

Five fast-food giants that crashed and burned in Thailand Five popular international food brands, Gardenia, Carl’s Jr, Roti Boy, A&W and Baskin Robbins, suddenly disappeared from Thailand after suffering heavy losses during economic downturns and the Covid-19 crisis. Gardenia, known for its fragrant and buttery bakery treats, entered the Thai market in 1987. Gardenia is […]