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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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....