Category: Blog

New Driving Licence Rule Causes Concern Among Expats in Thailand A recent change in driving licence regulations in Pattaya and Rayong is causing confusion among the foreign community. As of 17th July, foreigners with visas valid for less than a year will only receive two-year driving licences, whether applying for the first time or renewing. […]

Thailand’s New Labour Bill Grants 120 Days Maternity Leave, 15 days for Fathers In a landmark decision today, Thailand’s House of Representatives passed the updated Labour Protection Act, granting female employees an astounding 120 days of paid maternity leave. Additionally, fathers can now enjoy 15 days of paid leave to assist with newborn care. The […]

Contract & Claim positions Available (July 2025) 1. Worley is looking for a Commercial Contracts Manager to be based in Balikpapan, Indonesia (https://worleyparsons.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/contract-and-claim-manager-28244). Apply to Listia Anindia (Listia.Anindia AT Worley.com) 2. Dorsch (Thailand) is looking for a Contract & Claim Specialist (apply through their website: https://www.dorsch.com/career/job-offer/contract-claim-specialist-m-f-d).

The ‘End Frozen (UK) Pensions campaign’ – Westminster Hall Debate Pensions: Expatriates Tuesday 20th May 2025   To save you reading a long article, I have extracted some of the main points made by Members of Parliament in the debate on the “End Frozen UK Pensions campaign”, however I would recommend reading the full article […]

Frozen UK State Pensions: A Deep Injustice — But Now There’s a Way to Change It Every year, over 450,000 British pensioners living overseas receive a UK state pension that is frozen at the rate they first received it — never increased to reflect the rising cost of living. This means many are living on […]

Thailand Tightens Rules for Foreign Drivers: Tests Now Mandatory Thailand is set to introduce stricter regulations for foreign nationals seeking to obtain a Thai driver’s licence. The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has proposed a draft regulation requiring all foreigners to pass a written test, irrespective of holding a valid international driving permit (IDP). The […]

New rules for foreign nationals seeking to obtain or renew their Thai driving licenses The Department of Land Transport has drafted new regulations stating that international driving permits can no longer be used as proof for obtaining a temporary driver’s license. Foreign nationals will now be required to pass a written test to qualify for […]