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Cannabis backpedalling in Thailand reflects general election woes

The latest Ministry of Health “orders” ban the smoking of cannabis flowers in any business premises (unless supervised by a medical expert) and forbids...

Thai immigration updates: November 2022

Here’s a new selection of common questions being asked by foreigners at immigration offices this month. Why are annual retirement extensions of stay excluded...

Thai expats say they are confused by semi-electronic extension visa offer

The announcement by the head of the Royal Thai Police that some expats can now extend their stay by uploading documents online has caused...

Former Pattaya drag performer Maisie Trollette makes a movie

British drag artiste Maisie Trollette – she still hates the expression drag queen – was a familiar sight in Pattaya’s golden-era gay clubs of...

Thailand’s 10 and 20 year visas face surging Chinese demand

Chinese charter-group tours to Thailand remain banned for now because of Beijing’s ongoing anti-covid crackdown. But the Civil Aviation Administration of China notes that...

Thai baht gaining against the UK pound again

The UK central bank’s confirmation that the country will be in formal recession until at least 2024, the longest period in history, has again...

British expats in Thailand could lose personal tax allowances says experts

With the British Treasury looking to fill a financial black hole of up to 50 billion pounds, the UK general public has been warned...

Thai opposition to foreigners owning property “way over the top”

Thailand’s opposition political parties are having a field day campaigning against the government’s policy to allow very rich foreigners to purchase freehold land up...

Pattaya versus Siem Reap – same same but different

As both Thailand and Cambodia struggle out of the Covid pandemic, their most famous tourist venues have a lot in common. Both Pattaya and...

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EABC Luncheon: Welcome and Dialogue with the EU Ambassador to Thailand

BCCT members are invited to an Exclusive Luncheon with Our New Ambassador on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at Conrad Bangkok. About the event The European Associations...

My Bar Golf Society celebrates St. Patrick’s Cup in style

PATTAYA, Thailand - My Bar Golf Society embraced the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a vibrant and well-attended St. Patrick’s Cup, as MyBar...

Bunker Boys weather exodus, elephants and winning form

PATTAYA, Thailand – A mass weekend exodus of seasonal visitors, triggered by cancelled and rescheduled flights, saw no fewer than six regulars depart, thinning...

Two wheels over baht buses as Pattaya visitors weigh freedom against safety

PATTAYA, Thailand – For many visitors exploring Pattaya, renting or even buying a motorbike has become one of the easiest ways to get around...

Rider critically hurt after losing control and crashing into tree in South Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand – A 45-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured after losing control of his motorbike and crashing into a tree on Sukhumvit Road in...