Barry Kenyon
Mega changes ahead for Thailand’s Elite visa
The Thai Elite visa, which offers multiple-entry stays between five and 20 years, will totally replace its current packages on October 1 2023. Founded...
Reviewing the five visa options for retirement in Thailand
Thailand regularly appears in the top ten destinations chosen by foreigners wanting to retire abroad. Unlike other south east Asian countries, Thailand does not...
Full steam ahead on immigration comforts
Pattaya, Thailand - The six-day national holiday has not slowed the building of a second air conditioned room in the Jomtien headquarters of Chonburi...
New campaign to end frozen UK state pensions in Thailand
The 40-year campaign to persuade the British government to end the discriminatory practice of freezing the state pensions of some 520,000 Brits abroad is...
Fish and chips’ feast in Thailand but famine in UK
The very survival of fish and chips in UK is threatened even as the dish continues to dominate the foreign food headlines in Thailand....
Pattaya’s prospects to introduce 24 hours booze sales still over the...
The caretaker Thai Cabinet agreed this week that the three provinces of the rapidly expanding Eastern Economic Corridor, which includes Pattaya, should permit 24...
Long Term Residence (LTR) visa looks to business rather than retirement...
Growing confidence in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will attract growing numbers of foreigners keen to play a part in its widening scope. Mr...
British pound breaches 45 baht barrier
In a wave of enthusiasm not sensed since pre-Brexit days, the British pound is now worth just over 45 baht, an improvement of 4.34...
The promises and perils of crowdfunding hospital bills in Thailand
For the 67 injured Brits who have appealed for cash to pay hospital bills in Thailand since the beginning of 2023, charity giving is...
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Andy Barraclough – Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Emeritus Andy Barraclough following a very brave battle against cancer. On behalf...
Pattaya’s dangerous roads put motorcyclists at daily risk
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s roads continue to pose serious dangers for motorcyclists, with accidents occurring almost daily as riders contend with uneven surfaces, poorly...
Pattaya Police question beer bar guards after viral clash leaves tourist injured
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya police have taken four security guards from a beer bar in Pattaya in for questioning following the circulation of a...
After Pattaya Mayor’s inspection, Jomtien waters clear and tourists return
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City authorities have taken swift legal and corrective action following a public outcry over the discharge of wastewater into the...
Pattaya Mayor accelerates Sukhumvit Road lighting upgrade to improve safety
PATTAYA, Thailand –Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has pressed ahead with efforts to improve road safety, inspecting progress on the installation of new street lighting along...