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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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...