Barry Kenyon
Thailand likely to overturn plan to simplify entry procedures
The sudden appearance of the Omicron virus variant has dashed expectations that Thailand would ease the health tests conducted on arriving passengers from Test...
Christmas visitors to Thailand still in the dark about procedures
Thousands of potential tourists, with airtickets dated December 16 and beyond, have been told to delay applying for Thailand Pass approval until December 1....
Covid 60 days visa extensions extended to end of January
After leaks on social media, immigration authorities are confirming that longer stays for foreigner tourists, unable or unwilling to return home, are to be...
Thailand risks losing out on lucrative nomad market
Notwithstanding several government promises, the establishment of one-stop-shops and enthusiastic support from the Board of Investment, the position of remote workers using an internet...
Final whistle for Thai rail icon stirs memories
It’s the end of the line. Bangkok’s much-loved Hua Lamphong railway station will be shunted into the sidings by the end of 2021. The...
Pasavee victorious in Singha Chiang Mai Open 2021 Golf Tournament
Chiang Mai - Pasavee Lertvilai with his sizzling-hot performance led him to claim victory at the All Thailand Golf Tour - Singha Chiang Mai...
Thai authorities attracted by compulsory vaccination possibilities
Slowly but surely, Thailand appears to be moving towards mandatory Covid vaccination requirements. Last May, the Buri Ram governor required high-risk groups to vaccinate...
Thai government to back gay rights bill
Following an expected ruling by the constitutional court which limits the definition of marriage to opposite-sex couples, the government has agreed to speed up...
Thailand still leading the pack on tourist arrivals in S.E.Asia
With Christmas and New Year round the corner, only Thailand has yet made a serious attempt to lure tourists to its shores. After all,...
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Chinese suspect in Pattaya C4 case hospitalized after severe stress seizure during prison intake
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Chinese national facing serious charges involving C4 explosives and military-grade weapons was rushed to hospital on May 11 after collapsing...
Jomtien officers assist homeless woman as storm clouds gather along beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal officers in Jomtien conducted a beachfront welfare and safety patrol on May 12 after spotting a homeless woman sleeping near...
Pattaya officials inspect Arunothai storm damage, tackle traffic and community complaints
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya city officials visited the Arunothai area on May 11 to inspect storm damage, address traffic congestion issues, and listen to...
Taiwanese woman held in Pattaya weapons case as visa revoked, deportation process underway
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thai authorities continue to detain a Taiwanese woman linked to a major weapons and explosives case involving Chinese national Mingchen Sun,...
Bang Saray mobilizes cleanup after rain triggers sand and mud on roads
PATTAYA , Thailand – Local authorities in Bang Saray, south of Pattaya, have launched urgent cleanup operations after continuous rainfall caused sand and soil...