Barry Kenyon
10-year Thai visas are having a slow take-off
Reports from Bloomberg and official Thai sources suggest that around 400 applications or expressions of interest have so far been received for the new...
Thailand streets-ahead of competitors in the popularity stakes
Travel agents say that the recent decriminalization of marijuana use and the forthcoming move to allow same-gender civil unions or marriage make Thailand the...
New Thai home demanded for Queen Victoria statue
A group of British expats in Bangkok and Pattaya say they will campaign to pressurize Central Group, the buyers of the former British embassy...
The Thai and British monarchies reflect different political realities
The death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has prompted relationship evaluations with the 100-plus countries she visited in a reign lasting seven decades. As regards...
Opposition to proposed tourist tax intensifies
The decision of the Thai government to introduce a 300 baht (US$8) entry tax on foreign tourists from early next year is proving increasingly...
Myanmar’s open invitation to foreign tourists “exceeding expectations”
Myanmar formally reopened to international tourism last April amid speculation that nobody would go because of last year’s coup and the junta’s suppression of...
Pattaya’s retirees unlikely to apply for a golden visa
The Board of Investment launched its 10 year residence program on September 1. So far, most of the inquiries have concerned generous tax exemptions...
Pattaya’s Walking Street still businesslike after closing time
With the official booze sales ban still beginning two in the morning, most of Pattaya’s nightery districts are in darkness by three. But the...
Thailand’s 10 year visas will be launched September 1
They’re finally off! From Thursday this week, immigration bureaux, Employment Department provincial offices, the Board of Investment and embassies abroad will all be ready...
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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...