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Changes to renewal of Thai driving licence approved in principle The Cabinet has approved in principle a draft ministerial regulation on the application and renewal of driver’s licenses, allowing renewals to be completed electronically by removing the requirement for a physical aptitude test for some applicants. Under the current 2020 regulation, license holders must appear […]

I tried to build a life in Thailand as a foreigner — here’s how the system pushed me out Justin Brown April 11, 2025 ED: Interesting article which I think will resonate with most of us who have lived in Thailand for some time. The first time I landed in Bangkok, the air hit me […]

Thailand Commences Digital Arrival Card Submission 3 Days Before Entry in to Thailand, starting 01 May 2025 Starting 1st May, foreign visitors heading to Thailand must fill in an online arrival card before their trip, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) website, created by the Immigration Bureau, is ready to […]

Bangkok’s New Flat Fare Train Policy for Thais only starts 30 September 2025 Bangkok’s New Flat Fare Train Policy Excludes Foreigners, Even Long-Term Residents Starting 30 September 2025, Thais will benefit from a new flat fare policy that caps electric train fares at 20 baht per trip, regardless of the distance. To take advantage of […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch 25 April 2025 at Hemmingways [Sukhumvit soi 11]- Sponsored by CMI+GES Lunchers, Due to the events from the 28th of March, we are going to have a joint sponsorship this month at Hemmingway’s once again, last month we had 20 diners still attend and we can all testify the food was […]

Everything expats need to know about claiming a UK pension abroad From frozen pensions to the tax implications of retiring abroad, here’s everything you need to know before making the move overseas Retiring abroad remains a common aspiration for many, but the implications on your pension must be carefully considered (Photo: Getty Images) As the cost […]

World’s Best Hospitals 2025 – Check out Thailand’s best Few decisions carry more weight than selecting a hospital for yourself or a loved one. This choice is often made while feeling unwell or after a stressful diagnosis—making it all the more difficult. That’s why ready information about where world-class medical care is available can make […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch on 28 March 2025 at Hemmingway’s Sukhumvit soi 11 – Sponsored by CMI Lunchers, Please see this month’s invite, we are back at Hemmingway’s again. A very big thanks to “CM” for sponsoring this event [without sponsors these events would not take place] Please note the venue does have limited capacity […]

Singapore Airlines, Emirates, British Airways – The best and worst airlines according to passengers BA and Ryanair have been named and shamed as the worst airlines. A survey has named and shamed the best and worst airlines operating to and from the UK, and the results are surprising. British Airways is terrible value for money, […]