New bike lane opened in Wang Nam Khieo district of Nakhon Ratchasima The Department of Rural Roads has launched a bicycle lane to promote green tourism in Wang Nam Khieo district of Nakhon Ratchasima. The facility is part of the department’s 349 million baht project to improve Road 3052, off Highway 304. The newly renovated […]
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Thailand’s cabinet approves 27 July as lieu day for Songkran it postponed earlier this year The cabinet has approved 27 July 2020 as a substitute holiday for Songkran it postponed earlier, creating another four-day holiday this month. Since July 28, which falls on Tuesday, is already a holiday observing His Majesty the King’s birthday, the […]
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Thailand’s Cabinet approves 4-day weekend from 4-7 July 2020 The cabinet on Tuesday approved extra public holidays for Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent, making a 4-day weekend from July 4-7. Speaking after the weekly cabinet meeting, Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome said the two extra religious holidays, on July 6 and 7, were proposed by […]
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Bangkok and Chiang Mai remain among the 30 most expensive cities for expats in Asia Bangkok and Chiang Mai among top 30 in latest Asia survey, thanks to strong baht Bangkok and Chiang Mai remain among the 30 most expensive cities for expats in Asia, with Ashgabat in Turkmenistan still on top of the global […]
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Time to scrap two-tiered pricing for foreigners in Thailand says Tourism Authority of Thailand spokesman The Tourism Authority of Thailand is eager to scrap the controversial two-tiered pricing entry system that is in place at some national parks and tourist attractions in Thailand. Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents Club on Wednesday, when asked by popular […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Networking Evening – 15 July 2020 – SPONSOR RSM Our first post-Covid19 event will be the networking at Clubhouse bar, we will be practicing a safe social distancing approach to this event. Our sponsor “RSM” will even offer you all face masks! Could you please kindly confirm your attendance so we can monitor […]
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Allowing foreigners to buy tourism property developments in Vietnam needs careful consideration say experts The Ministry of Construction’s proposal to allow foreigners to buy tourism property developments in Việt Nam needs careful consideration, experts have said. The construction ministry recently proposed amending laws on housing and real estate business, allowing foreign individuals and institutions to […]
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Cambodia recommended for low costs for expat retirees Cambodia is recommended for its low living costs, stunning scenery and fascinating history – ideal for expat retirees. The claim in a recent report by emigrate.co.uk. One important aspect in Cambodia’s favour, it said, is that visas are still comparatively easy to get for retirees as well […]
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Why is it so hard for foreigners to find a job in Thailand? Martin Stefanek, CEO at Start Thailand Co.,Ltd – We connect your Jobs in Hospitality with the right people In the normal times Thailand welcomes yearly tens of millions tourists, Many of them fell in love with the beautiful beaches, climate, exotic food […]
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Bangkok 35th most expensive city for expats, Hong Kong most expensive Bangkok is the 35th most expensive city for expats (+5 compared to 40th in 2019) according to Mercer’s 2020 Cost of Living Survey According to Mercer’s 2020 Cost of Living Survey, Hong Kong tops the list of most expensive cities for expatriates, followed by […]
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