Victor Wong (Peerasan Wongsri)
Expat concerns over uncontrolled costs and travel disruptions amid gulf tensions
PATTAYA, Thailand - The recent tensions in the Persian Gulf, particularly involving Iran and Israel, may appear geographically distant from Thailand. However, for expatriates...
Middle East tensions shatter expectations of global rate cuts
PATTAYA, Thailand - The rapid escalation of tensions between United States Israel and Iran on 28 February 2026 is no longer a regional military...
Thailand’s targeted tax and revenue policy framework
PATTAYA, Thailand - In recent years, Thailand’s fiscal direction has been gradually shifting from broad based stimulus spending toward a more calibrated and targeted...
When “Tax Exempt” doesn’t mean “Tax-Free”: The quiet obligation facing LTR...
PATTAYA, Thailand - There is something seductive about the phrase tax exemption. It sounds clean. Final. Liberating. For many holders of Thailand’s Long-Term Resident...
Thailand between Giants: Living in a world where China wants to...
PATTAYA, Thailand - The world of 2026 is no longer unipolar, yet it is not a world where China has fully replaced the United...
Turning to our neighbour India as the rising third economic tiger
PATTAYA, Thailand - By 2026, the global order is no longer defined by a single dominant power. Based on current economic indicators, technology investment...
Four pillars to becoming an “Expat Master” in Thailand and staying...
PATTAYA, Thailand - First of all, thank you to the many readers who have shared their experiences and sent words of encouragement. In recent...
Thailand eyes higher airport departure tax, are we over relying on...
PATTAYA, Thailand - The proposed increase in Thailand’s Passenger Service Charge (PSC) from 730 baht to 1,120 baht is more than a routine policy...
Thailand Privilege vs LTR in 2026: Key facts to know before...
PATTAYA, Thailand - As a business lawyer regularly handling visa structuring, investment matters, and long-term residency planning in Thailand, I continue to receive repeated...
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Thailand approves 5.8-billion-baht budget for Bangkok rail fares capped at 45 baht
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Cabinet has approved a budget of 5.807 billion baht to subsidize a common fare scheme covering all electric train lines...
Phuket wants to reduce road accidents among Thai and foreign riders
PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket Province launched a motorcycle safety awareness campaign on November 1, bringing together government agencies, private organizations, and community networks to...
Anutin orders cyber threat checks to protect Thailand’s food supply chains
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed government agencies to monitor emerging cybersecurity threats following unverified reports of cyberattacks targeting commercial refrigeration...
TCEB invites university students to turn creative ideas into international design opportunities
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has launched WOW CREATE, a nationwide competition inviting university students to develop original concepts...
Thailand takes cross-border QR payments to Bangkok’s historic shopping districts
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in cooperation with the Bank of Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, financial institutions, and private-sector...