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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 […]

Thai government hails Bangkok being named Asia’s best city for 2026 Bangkok picked up the award for a third year running The Thai government has welcomed Bangkok being voted the best city in Asia for 2026, saying the recognition underscores Thailand’s strong potential as a global tourism destination. Deputy government spokeswoman, Aiyarin Phanrit, said on […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch on 27 March 2026 at Hemmingway’s soi 11 Sukhumvit – Sponsored by CMI Please see the 1st invite for this months late lunch, this is a popular event and does fill up most years so we would advise you sign up early The event will be at Hemmingway’s soi 11 proudly […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Networking Evening – 18 March 2026 – SPONSOR “TBP” BKK Lighthouse members, We are proud to announce our first networking event after a long hiatus of many years, please see details for the event and ensure you register quickly, as this will be a very popular event we will be capping numbers so […]

Is Thailand becoming rude and expensive for foreign visitors? ​Over the past few weeks, local news headlines have been dominated by complaints from some foreign tourists claiming that Thailand is becoming too expensive, while some Thais are being perceived as unfriendly—or even rude—to visitors. ​Dear readers, do you think Thailand is becoming a rude society […]