July 2026 Holiday Schedule Offers Up to 9 Consecutive Days Off in Thailand, Featuring Buddhist Holy Days and Extended Breaks July 2026 Holiday Schedule Offers Up to 9 Consecutive Days Off, Featuring Buddhist Holy Days and Extended Breaks Entering July 2026, a month filled with merit and important Buddhist holidays, it also features several consecutive […]
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Thailand’s births fall 40.8% over past decade The number of babies born in Thailand fell from 704,058 in 2016 to 416,574 in 2025, a decline of about 40.8% over the past decade, according to civil registration data. Births declined in almost every year during the period. The only increase came in 2023, when the number […]
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Eleven Vietnamese hospitals named among Newsweek and Statista’s prestigious list of Asia-Pacific’s best In a landmark moment for the country’s healthcare sector, 11 Vietnamese hospitals have debuted on Newsweek and Statista’s prestigious list of the best specialist medical institutions in the Asia-Pacific. The 2026 edition of the “Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific” ranking, released last […]
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Remnants of Nithe train station on infamous WWII ‘Death Railway’ resurfaces from Thailand’s Vajiralongkorn reservoir in Kanchanaburi province 16 June 2026 READ ALSO: Sunken WWII rail station resurfaces in Sangkhlaburi, Kanchanaburi Province of Thailand after 42 years underwater NOTE: If you have an interest in the ‘Death Railway’ in Kanchanaburi province, check out the series […]
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Thailand Ranks Eighth Worldwide for Healthcare in 2026, and the highest-ranked country in ASEAN Thailand has been ranked eighth in the world for the best healthcare systems in 2026, making it the highest-ranked country in ASEAN, according to the government. The announcement highlights the country’s healthcare quality, accessibility and affordability, with officials saying the result […]
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Thai Visa-Free List Updated for 35 Destinations Picture courtesy of The Nation The Department of Consular Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its 2026 list of countries and territories offering visa-free entry to holders of ordinary Thai passports. The revised list includes 35 destinations where Thai travellers can enter without applying for […]
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Thailand ranked Asia’s top retirement destination Thailand ranked ninth in the world and first in Asia in the Global Retirement Index 2026 published by US-based International Living, the government said on Wednesday. Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Perisvivatana said Thailand scored 80 points overall. Its highest score was for cost of living at 96 points, followed […]
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Lighthouse Club Cambodia Fundraising Event on 09 July 2026 at Cambodiana Hotel – Sponsored by Fallprotec Please see a networking function coming up in Cambodia, it would be great if any of you can support this event if you wish to attend or send a donation, please contact Trevor at admin@lighthouseclubkh.com thanks Lighthouse Committee FLYER: […]
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Latest issue of Thailand Construction Newsletter (TCN405 – 15.06.26) out now! Latest issue of Thailand Construction Newsletter (TCN395 – 29.01.26) out now! – see download below. Thailand Construction News – TCN405 – 15.06.26 If you would like to subscribe (free) in order to receive future fortnightly issues, send an email to us at: ‘tcnthailand AT […]
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Thailand’s Department of Land Transport eases 2026 driving licence renewal rules, scraps colour-vision tests for driving licence renewals The Department of Land Transport has scrapped colour-vision tests for driving licence renewals and waived brake-reaction tests for some motorists aged 55 or under. The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has announced revised physical fitness test criteria […]
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