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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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