Category: Blog

Global Retirement Ages: Where does Thailand stand? What is the current official retirement age in various countries? Regarding the statement by Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno on Wednesday on the policy to extend the retirement age, he revealed that “it must be done regardless; the whole world is doing it, and Thailand cannot remain still. […]

Bangkok’s Living Costs Climb as the Minimum Wage Remains Stalled The cost of living in Bangkok has soared, leaving many workers struggling despite the recent increase in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day. Residents face high expenses in food, housing, and transportation, making it difficult for many to make ends meet. The city’s […]

Thai immigration steps up visa run scrutiny Visa renewals to be capped at two, as authorities close loopholes exploited by foreign criminals The Immigration Bureau has intensified visa screening to deal with foreign criminals as part of a nationwide campaign against cybercrime, said the bureau’s spokesman, Pol Maj Cheongron Rimpadee. He said the heightened measures […]

Mobile cinema brings entertainment, learning to rural community in Thailand Smiles lit up the faces of residents young and old in Phu Khieo district when Southeast Asia’s only mobile cinema, the cinemobile Chalerm Tasana, arrived in town, bringing a blend of entertainment and learning to the rural community throughout this week. Chaiyaphum deputy governor Ballang […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch 28 November 2025 at Calderazzo’s at Grisbi’s on soi 20 – Sponsored by Thailand Insurance Service Here we go again, we have our next event planned with a bit of French Flair, thanks to Thailand Insurance [you should use them]. we are going to Grisbi’s again, Grisbi’s always puts on a […]

Three Bangkok Hotels Shine in World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 List Thailand’s luxury hospitality sector has received international acclaim after three Bangkok hotels ranked among the world’s top 10 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025. The Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Capella Bangkok and Mandarin Oriental Bangkok were all recognised for their […]

Legal Brief – What You May Not Know About Thailand’s Work Permit (Less-Known Relaxations of Thailand’s Work Permit System) By Narit Direkwattanachai, a corporate, tax & trial attorney at NARIT & Associates Even if Thai work permit law has been amended to relax certain aspects of the permit system for some time, many foreign workers […]

I tried to build a life in Thailand as a foreigner — here’s how the system pushed me out Justin Brown ED: Interesting article which I think will resonate with most of us who have lived in Thailand for some time. This is an update of the article we published in April 2025. Justin Brown, […]