Barry Kenyon
Thailand immigration holidays upcoming, insurance requirements alert
Immigration bureaux nationwide will be closed on Thursday July 28 and Friday July 29 for the public holidays of His Majesty the King’s birthday....
Phnom Penh updates: visa runs and tourist news
Getting a new Thai visa
Hopping into Cambodia for a visa run is back in fashion. The Thai embassy in Phnom Penh can be skipped...
Pattaya Survivors: Yupin’s spirited restaurant in Jomtien Complex
Pattaya Survivor
One of the best known international restaurants in Jomtien, Yupin’s has been catering to the discerning diner since 2013. Master chef and licensee...
New laws to permit foreign ownership of Thai property will benefit...
Following decades of fevered debate, Thailand looks set to allow billionaire non-Thais to own property for residential use. The restrictions are substantial. Ownership is...
Thai compulsory insurance for all foreigners threatens chaos
The tourist ministry has clarified that a 300 baht controversial mandatory insurance fee for all arriving foreigners has likely been postponed to early 2023...
Pattaya’s labour problems can only be solved by Myanmar recruitment
Thailand’s Chamber of Commerce has called for 500,000 extra migrant workers to arrive in the next few months. They are needed nationally to supplement...
New hi-tech city planned near Pattaya
The semi-rural provincial district of Huay Yai, a 20 minute drive from Pattaya, has been chosen as the site of the region’s first smart...
Thailand’s debate about chemical castration heats up
The Thai Senate has passed a bill to allow some sex offenders to choose chemical castration in return for a reduced prison sentence. The...
Now Cambodia competes with Thailand for 10-year visa long stayers
Cambodia’s interior ministry has announced the arrival of Cambodia My Second Home program with a 10-year unlimited entry and exit visa. The associated benefits...
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Romantic retreats at the Landmark Bangkok
An Indulgent Escape for Two
Escape into a world of romance and refined luxury with Romantic Retreats, an exclusive stay package at The Landmark Bangkok,...
Thailand’s immigration crackdown at airports
When “Proof of Funds” becomes a barrier to entry and why expats are concerned
PATTAYA, Thailand - Over the past week, reports have emerged from...
Police intensify hunt after woman flees for help on East Pattaya hillside
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police are continuing their investigation into a disturbing incident in which a young woman ran onto the roadside seeking help on...
Senior police inspector reviews Pattaya City Police Station, pushes service standards and readiness
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong Phiwphan, Deputy Inspector General of the Royal Thai Police, conducted an official inspection of Pattaya City Police...
Undercover sting nets Chinese dealer in Pattaya ketamine vape case
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya police, working jointly with Region 2 Provincial Police, have arrested a Chinese national accused of trafficking ketamine-infused vape pods, commonly...