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World’s most expensive cities for expats in 2024 Uprooting your life and moving to a completely different city for work isn’t always an easy decision. There are many factors to consider, with cost undoubtedly high on the list. But which international city is the most expensive in the world for expats to move to? Hong […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch On 28 June 2024 – Sponsored By Fallprotec @ Unico@23 Please see the invitation ( lighthouse-invitation-2024-Sponsor Template LL ) for this month’s late lunch, a very big thanks to Fallprotec for sponsoring the event once again. We are returning to Unico@23 for our usual stuffing! Please see below details below and […]

Thailand’s new overseas income rules Revenue Department preparing to amend a law to collect taxes from individuals who have income from abroad The Revenue Department is preparing to amend a law to collect taxes from individuals who have income from abroad, even if that income is not brought into the country. According to Kulaya Tantitemit, […]

Thailand targets tourism boost with longer stays for visitors, students, ‘digital nomads’ Tourists from mainland China dressed in traditional Thai costumes visit Wat Arun temple ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year as China reopens the border in Bangkok, Thailand January 18, 2023. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa Thailand’s government said on Tuesday it had approved longer visa […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch on 31 May 2024 – Sponsored by Radcon @ Oskars All please see final reminder for this Friday, please come along and support Rod, our VIP sponsor. Plenty more places and let me know your menu choices. Lighthouse Members, lighthouse-invitation-2024-May-Radcon for one of the most popular event of our calendar, we […]

Pattaya expats seek income tax clarification from the prime minister The latest Thai income tax policy is frightening many retirees living on modest pensions. A group of Pattaya-based retirees say they are both confused and aggrieved by continuing ambiguity about their Thai tax liability from January 1 2024. Thai Revenue stated many months ago that […]

Thailand’s Forgotten Boeing 747 Operators By Tantawat Homhuan Thailand’s aviation industry is about to take off, with eight new airlines starting in 2024. However, Thailand’s aviation industry has seen many defunct airlines; some didn’t make it off the ground, whereas some flew for a few short years and ran into financial issues. A surprising number […]

Work permits and Thailand labour law – A foreign worker’s compliance guide 18 Jan 2024 Navigating the complexities of work permits and labour laws in a foreign country can be a daunting task for expatriates and international companies. With Thailand being a popular destination for foreign workers, understanding its specific legal requirements is crucial. This […]

The future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand One resort is using this sustainable approach to securing the future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand  The future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand My most shameful moment as a traveler occurred in Thailand. On my first backpacking trip at the age of 20, I sought […]