Category: Blog

Thailand to Mandate Tax Declarations for All Citizens by 2027 In a move set to overhaul Thailand’s welfare and tax system, the Ministry of Finance has announced that from 2027, every Thai citizen must file a personal income tax return. This initiative, part of a broader reform effort, aims to enhance fairness and efficiency under […]

Closure of ‘BBC Sounds’ (BBC Radio App) for users outside the UK BBC Sounds has closed for users outside the UK on Monday, 21 July 2025. “Why did you make this change? BBC Studios is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC and is focused on bringing our trusted, world class journalism and storytelling to international […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch 29 August 2025 at Unico@23 – Sponsored by Coreharbour Lunchers, Please see the first invite for this month’s lunch We will be dining at Unico@23 with a big thanks to team Coreharbour, and thanks to their team for sponsoring our event If you wish to attend, please pay and register , […]

Drowning Deaths in Thailand Average 10 Per Day — Working-Age Adults Most at Risk Contrary to popular belief that drowning is a hazard primarily for young children, new data from The Department of Disease Control under the Ministry of Public Health reveals that the highest number of drowning deaths occur among adults, particularly those aged […]

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 […]