Barry Kenyon
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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Thai Airways board removes CEO Chai Eamsiri amid baggage delays
BANGKOK, Thailand – The board of Thai Airways International on Friday suspended and removed Chief Executive Officer Chai Eamsiri from his post following severe...
Thai Airways mobilizes for full flight operations after recent disruptions
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is accelerating flight management efforts and mobilizing personnel across all relevant departments to ensure...
90s Rock, Halloween Shock at Dicey Reilly’s Pattaya 31 October
Halloween is getting a ’90s rock makeover at Dicey Reilly’s, Avani Pattaya Resort, as the popular venue turns up the volume for a night...
Wonder People Festival returns to Pattaya for fifth anniversary celebration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Young performers, musicians, dancers and emerging artists from around the world will come together in Pattaya this November as the Wonder...
Discover Taiwanese Shabu at Warng Warng in Ban Chang
BANCHANG, Thailand – Looking for something different from the familiar dining scene of Pattaya and Jomtien? Just a short drive away, Warng Warng Original...