Barry Kenyon
Yet another plan to cover tourists with medical insurance breaks the...
Worried about negative international publicity, Thailand’s tourism and sports ministry is dusting off plans to insure overseas tourists with 500,000 baht (US$14,000) per person...
Pattaya Brits join the campaign against new British visa regulations
PATTAYA, Thailand - A group of Brits, currently in Pattaya, have written to UK premier Rishi Sunak to complain about the latest family visa...
Myanmar junta demands expats pay income tax on their overseas earnings
The cash-strapped military government of Myanmar is demanding that its overseas workers remit part of their monthly wages, no matter how meager, to a...
Visa-free Indians are flocking to Thailand including Pattaya
The experiment to cancel visas for Indian nationals is bearing more fruit than the similar relaxation for Chinese citizens. Whereas the Chinese seem concerned...
Thai income tax worries spark interest in 10 year visa
Concerns about the Thai Revenue’s intention to tax foreign income from January 2024 has created a new market for Thailand’s Long Term Resident visa....
New Thai health insurance policy for foreigners in border regions only
Press reports that a new registration scheme will help boost access to healthcare for foreign nationals and the stateless is creating confusion in expat...
Myths about Thai expats and those income tax changes starting very...
Most expats in Thailand live on income or capital, or both, built up over many years with tax already paid in the country of...
Another immigration holiday looming
Monday December 11 sees another public holiday in recognition of Constitution Day. All government offices nationally, including immigration, will be closed and will reopen...
Sex scandal in Pattaya: today’s news is tomorrow’s history
You might need a VPN to watch in Thailand Deutsche Welle’s recent documentary about Sin City, but the theme is hardly new. Fifteen years...
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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...