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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PM Anutin submits Royal Decree to dissolve parliament, says power must return to the...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has submitted a request for a Royal Decree to dissolve the House of Representatives, paving the way...
Oasis Beats Pool Party at Avani Pattaya Resort is Back!
Dive into Pattaya’s hottest poolside party surrounded by tropical vibes, sunshine, cool cocktails and nonstop DJ energy.
📅 Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025
🕒 Time: From...
Pattaya’s condo conundrum too many rooms, not enough residents
PATTAYA, Thailand - Long-term residents of Pattaya will have noticed something curious about the city’s skyline. It keeps growing. No matter the exchange rate,...
Thailand verschärft Sicherheitsmaßnahmen an Ost- und Nordostgrenze und veröffentlicht Reisehinweis
PATTAYA, Thailand – (Stand 10. Dezember 2025, 15.00 Uhr GMT+7) Die Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) bestätigt, dass Reisen und touristische Aktivitäten im ganzen...
Ausländer klagen über unbeherrschbare Verkehrsverhältnisse in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Immer mehr ausländische Touristen und Langzeitbesucher äußern ihren Unmut über das ihrer Ansicht nach rapide schlechter werdende Fahrverhalten auf Pattayas Straßen....