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Study reveals world’s most expensive cities, Singapore and Zurich tied for the world’s most expensive city this year Singapore and Zurich tied for the world’s most expensive city this year, followed by Geneva, New York and Hong Kong, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) said on Thursday as it cautioned that the global cost-of-living crisis was […]

Ciarb Annual Holiday Dinner Wednesday 13 December 2023 Ciarb Annual Holiday Dinner Wednesday, 13 December 2023,7.00pm-9.30pm | Bangkok Dear Branch Members, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Thailand Branch is delighted to invite members and non-members alike to celebrate the year-end at the Ciarb Annual Holiday Dinner at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club with Branch […]

Thailand ranked ‘very low’ in English proficiency index Thailand has been ranked 8th, or “very low”, among Asean countries and 101st worldwide in the English Proficiency Index 2023 prepared by EF, a well-known English teaching institute with a worldwide network. Thailand lags not only Singapore, the Philippines and Malaysia but also VIetnam, Indonesia, Myanmar and Cambodia […]

Thailand to introduce Automatic processing for outbound foreigners from next month at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport Most outbound foreign travellers will be able to pass through automatic channels to quickly board planes at Suvarnabhumi airport, and relieve congestion, from next month. Pol Maj Gen Choengron Rimphadee, commander of Immigration Division 2, said automatic processing at Suvarnabhumi […]

Company in Thailand in urgent need of a a Senior Quantity Surveyor Start early December or as soon as possible. Project in Thailand. Experience in preparation of claims Oil and Gas You will be required to undertake several exercises including checking of a VO account, splitting into various sub-contractors, analysis of time and cost issues, review […]

Five new Thai airlines to start flying next year Thai nationals are launching five new airlines with a total investment of at least 3.85 billion baht, expecting to start commercial operations in 2024, eyeing a piece of Thailand’s growing aviation market which is estimated to reach 320 billion baht in value next year. According to […]

Why having a negative blood type can be a death sentence in Asia Tourists and expats have been urged to find out their blood type, as shortages mean minor collisions or surgeries can quickly turn fatal The cases, at first glance, have little in common: a Thai woman preparing for a caesarean; a Spanish tourist […]

Ancient town of Si Thep in Phetchabun province reshaping traditional ‘Thai’ history The Si Thep civilisation debunks the myth of the first kingdom and the subsequent ultra-Thai nationalism. Not only does Si Thep predate Sukhothai, but its society was also multicultural, with diverse faiths and ethnicities coexisting harmoniously. Bangkok Post Editorial Thailand rejoiced last week […]

Thailand’s Sri Thep Historical Park in Phetchabun has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site During the 45th extended session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Riyadh, it was decided to include the park on the list, making it the 7th World Heritage Site in Thailand. This marks the first time in 31 […]