Barry Kenyon
Thailand’s tourist entry rules aren’t worse than her regional rivals
Almost all south east Asian countries are anxious to recruit cash-laden international tourists after two years of near-total absence. Domestic critics of Thailand’s latest...
Water, water everywhere but not a drop to squirt
Some ignoble expats are giving sighs of relief for the third year running that next month’s Songkran water festival will be a dry affair....
Gay marriage may be too radical in Thailand
The Thai Cabinet has referred back to Parliament the draft marriage equality bill proposed by the Move Forward Party. The move is seen as...
Indian arrivals lead the charge to reignite Pattaya tourism
Even before Thailand removes the requirement to have a pre-departure RT-PRC health test from April 1, the number of international arrivals is growing apace....
What Thai coups tell us of Putin’s chances of removal
Amid all the speculation about the possibility of a palace coup in Moscow, Thailand’s colorful history of coups can shed a light. There have...
Thailand urged to adopt hassle-free “Cambodian model” entry rules
The Thai tourist ministry is to urge the Cabinet to abolish altogether the Test and Go and Sandbox entry procedures as early as June...
Covid visa extensions expire today, March 25
The Jomtien headquarters of Chonburi Immigration is overflowing once again. Many foreigners are checking on their visa status as the 60 days’ extensions, based...
Tourists hoping to enter Thailand by land should maybe think again
The Thai foreign affairs ministry is reminding international travellers that most land border crossing points remain closed to foreign tourists and expats. The Center...
Midnight closing for Jomtien gay bars torpedoed
Strong rumours circulating last week that a provincial governor’s edict had softened the 11 pm closing time – to allow a full extra hour...
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Structural collapse as the influx of underpriced Chinese goods destroys Thailand’s price architecture
PATTAYA, Thailand - From the perspective of a Law and tax expert, and as a Thai citizen closely monitoring corporate landscape shifts, another severe...
BCCT International Business Awards (TIBA) 2026 – Call For Nominations
Nominations Open Now - Friday, 17th July 2026
The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) is delighted to announce the BCCT Thailand International Business Awards (TIBA)...
Game On! Join the 1st Fitz Club Pickleball Tournament this June
PATTAYA, Thailand – Fitz Club – Racquets, Health and Fitness is delighted to announce the 1st Fitz Club Pickleball Tournament, taking place on 27...
Turn tourist attention into real customers with a Pattaya Mail feature article
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thousands of tourists are already pouring into Pattaya, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and other key destinations as Thailand moves into one...
Warng Warng Taiwanese Shabu: just 30 minutes drive from Pattaya
BANCHANG, Thailand - Warng Warng Original Taiwanese Shabu is a family-owned restaurant near Phala Beach, Ban Chang, a refreshing alternative to the familiar Pattaya...