Barry Kenyon
Cambodia and Thailand offer very different marketing strategies
Whilst the Thai premier Srettha Thavisin is pushing for international tourist growth by traditional means, Cambodian authorities are adopting a “dark” visitor scenario which...
Foreigners and their overseas income: what next?
More than three months after “assessable” foreign income became taxable, many of Thailand’s expats are still swimming in a sea of uncertainty. Lots of...
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...
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SEC and BOT join forces to regulate stablecoins and combat cybercrime
PATTAYA, Thailand - As someone deeply involved in investment law, business, and finance, I view the recent development on August 7, 2026, as a...
Explore South Africa’s finest red wines at Dicey Reilly’s 28 August 2026
Avani Pattaya Resort is delighted to announce an exclusive South African Wine Tasting evening at its popular venue, Dicey Reilly’s.
Scheduled for Friday, 28 August...
Warng Warng Taiwanese Shabu: just 30 minutes drive from Pattaya
BANCHANG, Thailand - Warng Warng Original Taiwanese Shabu is a family-owned restaurant near Phala Beach, Ban Chang, a refreshing alternative to the familiar Pattaya...
Brockenchack Wines to make Thailand debut with exclusive Pattaya tasting
PATTAYA, Thailand – Brockenchack Wines, a family-owned Australian winery from South Australia’s renowned Eden Valley, will make its Thailand debut with an exclusive launch...
Pattaya woman runs into street after boyfriend’s knife threat
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 30-year-old woman ran from her home seeking help from neighbours after she was allegedly assaulted and threatened with a knife...