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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Retired French man in Pattaya seeks peace amid alleged harassment by British neighbor
PATTAYA, Thailand – An 85-year-old French national living in the Nongprue area of Pattaya has sought justice after filing a complaint alleging ongoing harassment...
Calm Thai man reacts after foreign visitor provokes clash on Pattaya street
PATTAYA, Thailand – A video of a confrontation between a foreign visitor and a Thai man has gone viral on social media, May 13,...
Residents welcome effort to keep Pattaya sidewalks clear and safe
PATTAYA, Thailand – City officials have continued their campaign to keep public spaces clean, safe, and orderly under the ongoing initiative “You Block It,...
Pattaya Walking Street incident leaves Indian tourist dead, police investigating cause
PATTAYA, Thailand – Shock swept through Walking Street after an Indian tourist was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead inside an entertainment venue early...
Chonburi tourism leaders back visa-free review, say shorter stays won’t hurt Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourism leaders in Chonburi and eastern Thailand have voiced support for plans to review Thailand’s 60-day visa-free stay policy for foreign...