Category: Blog

Is Thailand becoming rude and expensive for foreign visitors? ​Over the past few weeks, local news headlines have been dominated by complaints from some foreign tourists claiming that Thailand is becoming too expensive, while some Thais are being perceived as unfriendly—or even rude—to visitors. ​Dear readers, do you think Thailand is becoming a rude society […]

Bangkok’s MRT to Scrap Old MRT Cards and Tokens From 1 June 2026, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) will discontinue the use of MRT and MRT Plus stored-value cards on the MRT Blue and Purple lines, accepting only EMV contactless cards for entry. Passengers will […]

Thailand 3rd Globally in Taxi Scam Complaints, Survey Reveals AllClear, a UK-based insurance company, has released research highlighting the prevalence of taxi scams across various countries. The study, conducted since December 2025, involved analyzing over 450 Reddit posts and 30,000 comments to pinpoint regions with the highest traveler complaints. The findings reveal that Turkey leads […]

Summary of New Ministerial Regulation on Wills: A must-read for expatriates in Thailand Posted by Dr. Paul Crosio, Nannapat Sritas of Formichella & Sritawat, a Premium Boutique Law Firm in Thailand on 20 February, 2026 1. Overview On 22 January 2026, the Ministry of Interior published a new Ministerial Regulation replacing the 1960 rules governing […]

Thailand to enter hot season on Sunday 22 February 2026 Summer storms likely next week, temperatures could peak above 42C in North Thailand will enter its hot season on Sunday. Summer storms could start right away and temperatures in some northern provinces may reach a peak above 42 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department. […]

Thailand’s Land Transport Department to allow online licence renewals for motorists under age 55 from June 2026 The Department of Land Transport (DLT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), is upgrading its service standards to allow motorists aged under 55 to renew their driving licences online from June. Sorapong Paitoonpong, director-general of […]

VAT Rise to 10% Proposed in Thailand to Fund Elderly Benefits A proposal to increase Thailand’s value-added tax (VAT) to 10% aims to boost government revenue and enhance welfare benefits for senior citizens. The plan, reported on Saturday, February 14, 2026, suggests the higher rate could generate an additional 200–300 billion baht annually. The extra […]

Mobile Banking Apps Blocked on Outdated Devices Starting 14 February 2026 in Thailand Banks in Thailand will limit mobile app access on outdated devices starting February 14, 2026. This initiative, driven by the Thai Bankers’ Association and the Thailand Banking Sector Computer Emergency Response Team (TB-CERT), aims to enhance security by supporting only devices with […]

Thailand Updates Visa Rules for Economic Revival Thailand’s Cabinet has approved significant visa policy changes to attract more tourists, digital nomads, students, and retirees, as part of a larger economic stimulus plan. On February 10, Deputy Government Spokesperson Aiyarin Phanrit announced the endorsement of proposals from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including a package of […]