Barry Kenyon
Pattaya immigration’s customer improvements go ahead
The building of an enclosed and air conditioned area for waiting customers at Chonburi immigration headquarters is almost complete. The registration desk for 90...
Expanded homestay seen as a booster for Thai tourist numbers
Projected prime minister, Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, has stressed that Thailand needs to diversify the international tourist market by a Homestay Act. The...
Sharples’ Pattaya fish and chips plans giant expansion
Shaun Sharples, the Bolton-born Brit who has already made his mark in the highly-competitive Pattaya fish and chips world, has now teamed up with...
British embassy withdraws passport transfer letter
With effect from June 1, the British embassy in Bangkok will no longer provide a confirmation letter to nationals who have obtained a new British...
Pattaya MP will campaign for a 24 hours party city
The idea of Pattaya becoming a special zone with booze available 24/7, except for public holidays, has been invigorated by Move Forward MP Jaras...
New tourist tax on hold for umpteenth time
Thailand’s much-anticipated 300 baht levy on tourist arrivals by air (150 baht by land or sea) won’t be starting in September after all. Yuthasak...
Thailand’s days and nights as a weed heaven now look to...
When the Move Forward Party and its allies become the next Thai government in August – and even if they don’t – action to...
Pattaya tourist numbers zoom amid political crisis fears
Nine and a half million foreign visitors have arrived in Thailand so far this year, according to Thai government spokesman Traisuree Taisaranakul, with three...
Current Cambodian airport near Angkor Wat to close in October
Following the near-completion of a brand new airport 50 km east of Siem Reap, the current flight base close to the Angor Wat temple...
Maverick Move Forward Party sweeps through Chonburi province
The amazing Thai general election win by the youth-inspired Move Forward Party has shaken the country’s political foundation to the core. The 42 year...
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Fisherman puts faith in albino bullfrog to bring financial windfall
A Chonburi fisherman stumbled upon a majestic albino bullfrog that he hoped holds a special meaning and will bring him luck and good fortune.
Suriya...
Thai state banks to provide 2 billion baht in loans to support rubber farmers
State-owned banks have pledged to provide 2 billion baht in loans to support rubber farmers to rubber processing companies, as rubber export is expected...
Thai Cabinet extends employment contracts for over 200,000 migrant workers
The Cabinet has granted approval for an extension of employment contracts that will allow more than 200,000 migrant workers to retain their jobs, alleviating...
GPO develops cytisine to assist smoking cessation – a breakthrough to reduce treatment costs
The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has introduced a locally developed drug called cytisine, derived from natural plant alkaloids, to assist individuals in quitting smoking....
Thailand and Poland to continue to promote relations and cooperation in all aspects
At Government House, H.E. Mr. Waldemar Dubaniowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Thailand, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister and Defense...