Barry Kenyon
Pattaya’s most colorful celebrity launches paperback autobiography
PATTAYA, Thailand - There was a high turnout at Pattaya’s Canterbury Tales to help Brian Jacks celebrate his highly unusual life with a paperback...
Tourist insurance scheme excludes expats
The Thai government’s 50 million baht coverage for foreign visitors applies specifically to “tourists” who have been admitted with a visa-exempt stamp or a...
Thailand’s anti-cannabis laws will have a slow start
Although Thai authorities are determined to outlaw smoking cannabis for pleasure once and for all, experts say that there is likely to be a...
Neighboring countries look to Thailand for visa reform
Thailand is heading up discussions with Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia to seek agreement that a tourist visa or pass for one country means...
90 day visa exemptions for Brits and others would reduce the...
A Thai Cabinet decision is now awaited on the Tourist Authority of Thailand’s proposal to offer 90 days visa-exempt travel to citizens of UK,...
Thai government denies dangers from visa-free policy
The Thai foreign affairs ministry has downplayed the danger to national security created by abolition of visitor visas for nationals of China and India...
Is there an alternative to Thailand’s 90 days reporting?
There are several reasons why most expats in Thailand have to report their presence and address every three months. The usual justification is to...
Surrogacy for gay couples promoted to solve Thai fertility crisis
Anticipating the legalization of gay marriage later this year, the Thai health department boss is advocating revision of the Surrogacy Act to allow homosexual...
Pattaya expats not excited by right to vote in UK elections
Around 10,000 British nationals living in Thailand have been given the chance to vote even if they have lived overseas for more than 15...
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SEC and BOT join forces to regulate stablecoins and combat cybercrime
PATTAYA, Thailand - As someone deeply involved in investment law, business, and finance, I view the recent development on August 7, 2026, as a...
Explore South Africa’s finest red wines at Dicey Reilly’s 28 August 2026
Avani Pattaya Resort is delighted to announce an exclusive South African Wine Tasting evening at its popular venue, Dicey Reilly’s.
Scheduled for Friday, 28 August...
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...
Brockenchack Wines to make Thailand debut with exclusive Pattaya tasting
PATTAYA, Thailand – Brockenchack Wines, a family-owned Australian winery from South Australia’s renowned Eden Valley, will make its Thailand debut with an exclusive launch...
Pattaya woman runs into street after boyfriend’s knife threat
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 30-year-old woman ran from her home seeking help from neighbours after she was allegedly assaulted and threatened with a knife...