Barry Kenyon
Retiring to Thailand just got more confusing
The government’s recent announcement of long term residency, or LTR visas for retirees aged at least 50, adds yet another layer of complexity to...
Trapped Thais trying to make their way to Poland
About 250 Thai workers in Ukraine, mostly in the spa and hospitality sector, have been advised to trek to the city of Lviv, near...
Thailand reduces entry insurance to compete with neighbors
From March 1, international applicants for Thailand Pass will see a reduction in compulsory insurance from US$50,000 to US$20,000. This requirement does not need...
Ukraine crisis complicates Thai immigration issues
World shock at Putin’s invasion of Ukraine obviously sidelines Thailand’s entry and exit problems, but nonetheless they certainly abound. It can safely be assumed...
Philippe Guénat: the first foreigner to market Pattaya
Meeting Philippe Guénat is akin to being on a whirlwind tour. Born in 1959 into a historic Swiss banking family dating back to the...
Pattaya Boyztown shakes off its ghost town image
After two years or so of darkness and despair, Pattaya’s Boyztown alley is making a serious effort to get back on the gay tourist...
Barclays international customers to be charged shock monthly fee
Thai expat customers of UK-based Barclays bank are reeling from the news that they will be automatically charged 40 pounds monthly (around 1,750 baht)...
Thailand continues to hunt for the super-rich “bleisure” traveller
Yet another variant of the Elite card was officially launched yesterday. Tourist Authority of Thailand governor Yuthasak Supasorn coined the term “bleisure” to describe...
Self-insurance for retirees in Thailand moves a step forward
The Thai embassy website in Norway is indicating that a self-insurance option is already available there for applicants for the O/A one-year retiree visa. ...
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Dr. Darin Phanthusak leads Tiffany’s legacy into a new era with grace and vision
PATTAYA, Thailand - In a time when Thailand’s entertainment and tourism landscape is rapidly evolving, Dr. Darin “Darling” Phanthusak has emerged as one of...
Pattaya heats up as the 2025 Bikini Beach Race returns this December 20
PATTAYA, Thailand – The countdown has begun for one of Thailand’s most vibrant and eye-catching beach events of the year. The Pattaya International Bikini...
Royal tribute on rails as SRT’s annual steam locomotive journey departs Bangkok for Chachoengsao
PATTAYA, Thailand – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) held its annual steam locomotive excursion from Bangkok to Chachoengsao to mark the birthday anniversary...
Pattaya acts after complaints as beggars and child solicitation resurface
PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Damrongkiat Pinijkarn led a large multi-agency task force to crack down on begging and child solicitation in high-risk areas...
Disabled lottery vendor tries to save drowning man but finds victim already dead on...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disabled lottery vendor attempted a courageous rescue on Wednesday evening after spotting what appeared to be a drowning man off...