Barry Kenyon
After jubilation comes cold feet about Thai casinos
The near-unanimous vote in the House of Representatives to support a committee report broadly supporting casinos in luxury complexes is now suffering the inevitable...
Near-Pattaya location cited to house Thailand’s pilot luxury casino
PATTAYA, Thailand - A parliamentary committee of 60 MPs has recommended by an overwhelming majority the Eastern Economic Corridor to be Thailand’s first legal...
Significant legal and visa implications for gay marriage in Thailand
Subject to the likely agreement of the Senate and the 120 days waiting period prior to implementation, gay marriage will be operational in Thailand...
Cambodia needs to imitate Thailand and introduce visa-exempt tourism
Thailand is riding high on its new visa-exempt policy which allows most international tourists to enter the country without prior approval or payment of...
Foreigners working without a permit in Thailand face crackdown
The business and employment ministries appear shocked after discovering that thousands of foreigners are involved in illegal employment in Thai resorts such as Phuket,...
No Thais believed to be in Haiti
Airport authorities in chaos-hit Haiti say there is no evidence of Thai nationals present in the country since armed gangs took over most of...
British pound hits 46 baht
To the delight of British tourists and expats, the UK pound touched 46 on the early morning of Thursday March 21. This translates to...
First signs of concern about visa exempt mass tourists
A top national policeman has raised the alarm about foreign tourists breaking the law and behaving disgracefully. Police general Roy Ingpairoj, deputy police chief, has ordered...
The Thai dream to have visa-exempt travel to Europe is a...
Thai premier Srettha Thavisin’s determination for Thais to visit Schengen countries without visa approval has woken up sleepy diplomats. On a recent visit to...
Pattaya not the fun it was once says nightlife guru
Stickman Bangkok, the leading bar and club commentator since 1998, claims boldly that Pattaya has shaken off its seedy reputation. In his weekly online...
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Two Spectacular Concerts at Ben’s Theater Jomtien this January 2025
PATTAYA, Thailand - Ben's Theater Jomtien is delighted to host two exquisite and diverse concerts this January, offering an unforgettable musical experience.
Mendelssohn Piano Trios...
Ben’s Theater Jomtien presents an Evening of Popular Classics
Join us for an unforgettable night of exquisite music, featuring renowned compositions:
♪ César Franck: Sonata for Piano and Violin
♪ Nessun Dorma
♪ O Sole Mio
♪...
An evening of Classic Love Songs at Ben’s Theater Jomtien
PATTAYA, Thailand - Experience an enchanting evening of timeless romance through the exquisite voices of Barbara Zion (soprano) and Potprecha (Jak) Cholvijarn (counter-tenor), accompanied...
Pattaya expats receive updates on overseas remittances and income tax
PATTAYA, Thailand - A packed meeting of Pattaya City Expat Club heard updates about the controversial Thai Revenue Department policy as regards overseas income...
Equality Begins Here – Banglamung District ready to register same-sex marriages starting Jan 23
PATTAYA, Thailand – Banglamung District Chief, Patcharapat Sritanyanont, has confirmed the district's readiness to register same-sex marriages following the passage of Thailand’s Marriage Equality...