Barry Kenyon
Pattaya’s Walking Street back to feet only
Pattaya’s most famous landmark has again been closed off at night to all vehicles, including motorbikes whilst infrastructure is under repair. City Hall has...
Six frequently-asked Thai immigration questions in May 2022
1. What’s the difference between Test and Go and Thailand Pass?
Test and Go were the requirements to have pre arrival and/or post arrival Covid...
What Thailand needs is a proper marketing plan say travel gurus
The ending of Covid testing for vaccinated international visitors, either before or after arrival, has certainly boosted tourist numbers. But travel agents say that...
Bang Saray, near Pattaya, scheduled for huge marina project
The largely unspoiled town of Bang Saray, situated 20 minutes drive from bustling Pattaya, is famous for its sloping beach, relaxation, calm waters and...
Thailand’s expat retirees face yet another visa choice
The Thai Cabinet has confirmed that applicants for the yet-to-be-introduced Long Term Resident (LTR) ten-year visa will need to pay only a 50,000 baht...
Thailand immigration closed for upcoming holidays
Immigration authorities nationally have confirmed that their offices will be closed on Friday May 13 (Royal Ploughing Day) and May 16 (Visakha Bucha Day)....
Future insurance requirements for foreigners entering Thailand still muddled
There is growing speculation that Thailand may abolish the Thailand Pass pre-registration system for foreigners within the next three months, following a trial period...
Latest Thai-Cambodia border immigration rules cause a few hiccups
Although international tourists can now enter Thailand by Cambodian land borders, they must register at least 48 hours in advance on the Thailand Pass...
Pound down against US dollar and Thai baht
The British pound faces significant downwards pressure today even after the Bank of England raised interest rates to one percent whilst slashing economic growth...
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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...
Pattaya-Polizei befragt Sicherheitskräfte nach viralem Vorfall mit verletztem Touristen
PATTAYA, Thailand – Die Polizei in Pattaya hat vier Sicherheitskräfte eines Bierbars zur Befragung vorgeladen, nachdem ein in sozialen Medien verbreitetes Video eine gewaltsame...
Thailand warnt vor Regen am 8. Februar – Wähler sollen vorbereitet sein
PATTAYA, Thailand – Das thailändische Meteorologische Amt (TMD) hat Wählerinnen und Wähler dazu aufgerufen, sich am 8. Februar auf Regen einzustellen, wenn sie zu...
Verschwendete Farbe trotz grüner Ampeln Fußgänger in Pattaya weiterhin in Gefahr
PATTAYA, Thailand – Für viele ausländische Besucher und Langzeitresidenten ist das Zufußgehen in Pattaya längst weniger eine Frage des Vorrechts als vielmehr eine Frage...
Alkoholverbot in Pattaya verlagert Feiern in Wohnungen und Hotelzimmer
PATTAYA, Thailand – Die Stadtverwaltung von Pattaya hat für dieses Wochenende ein vorübergehendes Verbot für den Verkauf und die Verteilung von alkoholischen Getränken angekündigt....