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Thailand retains ranking as world’s sixth best country for expats Thailand was ranked the sixth best place for expats to live and work, according to the Expat Insider 2024 report from InterNations, the global community for people who live abroad. The InterNations report ranked 53 global countries across five indices: quality of life, ease of […]

Expats angry at huge concessions in latest Thai visa announcements By Barry Kenyon Longstay expats with expensive visas say the new 60 days visa-exempt policy and the 180 days Destination Thailand Visa have made the Elite visa and the annual extensions of stay for retirement and marriage worthless. Geoffrey Fisher, a Brit who recently paid 900,000 […]

Plunging car prices in Thailand ‘signal rising economic woes’ Economists warn that falling car prices reflect weakening purchasing power and increased risk of vehicle repossessions Car prices in Thailand are plummeting, reflecting a weakening purchasing power of the middle and lower classes, economists say. This trend has also raised concerns that this could lead to […]

Time to solve invasion of invasive blackchin tilapia fish in Thailand’s waters BANGKOK POST EDITORIAL The invasion of blackchin tilapia — an alien fish species banned in Thailand — speaks volumes about a lack of protection of biodiversity, which negatively impacts the local fishery business. Department of Fisheries (DoF) on Wednesday, during a press conference, said that the […]

Planet Founders Tony and Maureen Wheeler Revolutionized the Way We Travel   Paige McClanahan on the Origins, Development and Popularization of the Travel Guide VIA SCRIBNER By Paige McClanahan June 21, 2024 On July 4, 1972, a pair of young newlyweds named Tony and Maureen backed out of the driveway of a family home in the south […]

Thai Immigration to ensure immigration control at airports takes no more than 45 seconds per person The Immigration Bureau (IB) is set to take measures to ensure immigration control at airports takes no more than 45 seconds per person. The move is part of efforts to support the government’s expanded visa-free scheme for foreign visitors, […]

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 […]