Category: Blog

Bangkok to Vientiane link gets trial run A test run of the cross-border Bangkok to Vientiane link was held on Saturday, ahead of the inaugural passenger service between the two capitals, which will commence on Friday. Nong Khai governor Sompob Samitasiri and staff from several government agencies, private organisations and tour businesses took the train […]

Asian airline rankings on Skytrax’s World’s Top 100 Airlines list for 2024 The rankings of Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways on Skytrax’s World’s Top 100 Airlines list for 2024 have increased to 27th and 30th, respectively. In the 2023 list, Bangkok Airways was ranked 29th, while Thai Airways held the 40th position. Qatar Airways now […]

Digital Nomads Listen Up – What You Need To Know About The New DTV Visa of Thailand by Ilia Ilinskii 25 June 2024 Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for expats. It boasts a relatively low cost of living and a friendly attitude towards visitors. Due to the large number of expats, the […]

Thai hotels oppose plan for 75% foreign condo ownership 24 June 2024 The Thai Hotels Association (THA) expressed strong opposition to the government’s plan to allow foreigners to own up to 75% of condominium units, warning that it could lead to intense price competition and market disruption. Concerns were raised during a meeting where members […]

War on weed choking Thailand’s canals and rivers for more than a century From an ornamental plant introduced into Thailand by the royals, water hyacinth has become the No.1 environmental nuisance Published : 22 AUG 2016 After declaring war against corruption and mafia, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has launched a new battle against the floating […]

Thailand’s Inbound duty-free shops to be closed Operators reportedly agree with plan that government says will redirect spending to local stores The cabinet says duty-free shops in arrivals areas of international airports will be closed to encourage more spending by visitors in domestic stores, with projections for up to 3.5 billion baht a year of […]

Celebrating three decades of discovery – John Clewley’s World Beat A look back at how the music scene has changed and what the future holds in store World Beat celebrates 30 years on the music trail this month. The column started in Feb 1994 when Chuan Leekpai of the Democrat Party was in his first […]

Ease foreigner’s tax burden in Thailand Bangkok Post Editorial The recent proposal to amend Thailand’s foreign income tax regulations has sparked significant debate among expatriates and international investors. This move has raised numerous concerns that urgently need to be addressed. Thailand’s new foreign income tax regulations, effective Jan 1, 2024, aim to expand the tax […]

Visa differences impede progress towards a Schengen-style south east Asia The Thai prime minister’s campaign to introduce a Schengen-style visa program for travel across the region has become stuck in bureaucracy. Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos each has different travel regulations which are proving hard to disentangle. For example, Thailand now allows no-cost […]