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Thailand targets tourism boost with longer stays for visitors, students, ‘digital nomads’ Tourists from mainland China dressed in traditional Thai costumes visit Wat Arun temple ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year as China reopens the border in Bangkok, Thailand January 18, 2023. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa Thailand’s government said on Tuesday it had approved longer visa […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch on 31 May 2024 – Sponsored by Radcon @ Oskars All please see final reminder for this Friday, please come along and support Rod, our VIP sponsor. Plenty more places and let me know your menu choices. Lighthouse Members, lighthouse-invitation-2024-May-Radcon for one of the most popular event of our calendar, we […]

Pattaya expats seek income tax clarification from the prime minister The latest Thai income tax policy is frightening many retirees living on modest pensions. A group of Pattaya-based retirees say they are both confused and aggrieved by continuing ambiguity about their Thai tax liability from January 1 2024. Thai Revenue stated many months ago that […]

Thailand’s Forgotten Boeing 747 Operators By Tantawat Homhuan Thailand’s aviation industry is about to take off, with eight new airlines starting in 2024. However, Thailand’s aviation industry has seen many defunct airlines; some didn’t make it off the ground, whereas some flew for a few short years and ran into financial issues. A surprising number […]

Work permits and Thailand labour law – A foreign worker’s compliance guide 18 Jan 2024 Navigating the complexities of work permits and labour laws in a foreign country can be a daunting task for expatriates and international companies. With Thailand being a popular destination for foreign workers, understanding its specific legal requirements is crucial. This […]

The future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand One resort is using this sustainable approach to securing the future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand  The future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand My most shameful moment as a traveler occurred in Thailand. On my first backpacking trip at the age of 20, I sought […]

The world’s longest train journey: 11,654 miles, 3 weeks and an incredible 13 countries The world’s longest train journey covers 11,654 miles, 13 countries, and takes three weeks, making it a massive adventure for train lovers. Travelling by train has its own unique charm, especially when it involves an extended journey across continents. A proposed […]

Train fare on all Bangkok lines to be capped at THB20 by Sept 2025 Commuters in the Bangkok metropolitan area would be able to ride electric trains for 20 baht across all routes by September 2025, Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit promised on Thursday. The 20-baht train fare cap was one of the ruling Pheu Thai […]

Russ Cook, “The Hardest Geezer”, completes running the length of Africa (South Africa to Tunisia) Russell Cook, the man nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, has successfully run the full length of Africa, crossing the finish line in Tunisia after 352 days. Before he set off on the mammoth challenge to run the entire length of Africa, he […]