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Ancient China had no “Thai” people Sujit Wongthes, founder of Silpa Wattanatham magazine, argues in Matichon Weekly that ancient China had no people who called themselves Thai. According to Sujit, what existed were communities speaking Tai-Kadai (Tai-Tai) languages, which Chinese chroniclers referred to derogatorily as Yue or Baiyue, meaning “barbarian tribes.” “These Tai-Kadai groups identified […]

Thailand waives motorway and expressway fees during April Songkran period Thailand will waive toll fees on several motorways and expressways during the Songkran holiday period in April 2026, authorities said, as part of efforts to ease travel and reduce congestion. The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) will exempt tolls on the Burapha Withi and Kanchanaphisek […]

Phraya Bhirombhakdi, the man behind Thailand’s first beer and a Bt100 billion empire More than a century ago, a boy named Boonrawd was born. His intelligence and business acumen later helped him create Thailand’s first beer and laid the foundations of Boon Rawd Brewery. The Bhirombhakdi family heirs recently held a merit-making ceremony on March […]

30-day Thailand visa-free stay ‘sufficient’, says minister Foreign ministry to propose halving 60-day stay period to curb abuses The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it will propose reducing the visa-free stay for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days in a bid to curb abuses and mitigate potential security threats. Foreign […]

Can Thailand stay an expat favourite under these new rules? Thailand secured fourth place in the InterNations Expat Insider survey for 2025, its strongest performance yet, cementing its status as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for expats and foreign residents. During this same window, however, the country introduced tax reforms, increased living expenses, […]

Over 1,000 Middle East flights to Thailand cancelled amid oil price surge More than 1,000 flights from Middle Eastern airlines to Thailand have been cancelled since February 28, as regional conflict and rising fuel costs disrupt air travel. Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI) said the cancellations account for about 3% of total flights, with the […]

Elephants treated to fruit feast on 13 March 2026 Thailand’s National Elephant Day Elephants were treated to a fruit feast at Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal on Thursday as part of celebrations marking Thai Elephant Day. The event featured a large spread of fruits and vegetables including watermelon, corn, bananas, cucumbers and jicama, allowing […]

Thai tax filing 2026: What expats should clarify before the 8 April 2026 deadline Thailand’s personal income tax filing deadline is April 8, and many expats remain uncertain about whether they must submit a return this year. Since clarification of the rules surrounding foreign income, confusion has persisted. Having little or no tax to pay […]