Barry Kenyon
No sign yet of secret Chinese police stations in Thailand
The avalanche of international news stories about 100 covert police stations being opened by China in 50 countries has now spiked concerns about Thailand....
Thailand’s battered tax on foreign tourists delayed once again
The 300 baht (US$9) levy on foreigners entering the kingdom by air, land or sea has again been put back from June this year...
Pattaya’s oldest nightclub closes of its own accord
Marine Disco, which has graced Pattaya’s Walking Street for over 30 years, has finally bitten the dust according to reports by reliable gogo gurus...
Retiring British honorary Pattaya consul a consummate diplomat
Bert Elson, who is diplomatically retiring after a 10-year stint in the part-time hotspot, handled a very difficult job with real flair and spectacular...
Unexpected slow start to water pandemonium in Pattaya
After three years of Songkran lockdown, thanks to coronavirus, the first day of the water-chucking festival had few takers. Water pistol and raincoat street...
Smog issues in Pattaya won’t be affected by Songkran
Naive hopes that smog issues in Thailand will be temporarily alleviated by the Songkran water fest have been dashed by comedians and experts alike....
Cambodian tourism to downplay Angkor Wat site
The Cambodian government is determined to put a new focus on international tourism, stressing that visitors should be dispersed throughout the country. The move...
Small print dooms Brits’ travel insurance in Thailand
This year looks like becoming a record-breaker for badly injured Brits who are stranded in Thailand and unable to pay their medical bills. Whilst...
The future of cannabis in Pattaya a crucial issue in the...
The opposition Pheu Thai party is the leading contender both in Chonburi province and nationally to head the next government after the May 14...
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Thai PM Anutin visits Koh Samui and Koh Phangan over nominee business concerns
SURAT THANI, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has arrived on Koh Samui in Surat Thani province before continuing to Koh Phangan to discuss...
Thailand registers ancient sites in Surin as protected historic monuments
SURIN, Thailand – The Royal Gazette has published an announcement by the Fine Arts Department registering several sites in Surin province as ancient monuments,...
Thai Consumer Protection Board tightens action in home construction fraud cases
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi, who oversees the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB), provided an update on the case involving a...
Health Minister oversees Hatyai Hospital flood recovery and southern medical hub expansion
HATYAI, Thailand – Minister of Public Health Pattana Promphat visited Hatyai Hospital in Songkhla Province on May 13, 2026, to oversee post-flood recovery and...
Thai PM Anutin joins public in collecting royal rice seeds at Sanam Luang
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul joined the public in collecting royal rice seeds after the Royal Ploughing Ceremony...