Victor Wong (Peerasan Wongsri)
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...
Pattaya Property Market 2026: When inventory pressure meets relocation-driven demand
PATTAYA, Thailand - In 2026, the real estate market in Pattaya has reached a critical inflection point. What is unfolding is not a market...
Expat warning over negative online reviews sparks broader debate on Thailand’s...
PATTAYA, Thailand -Yesterday, in an expat Facebook group in Chiang Mai, a familiar warning resurfaced. “Don’t post negative reviews while you’re still in Thailand.”...
When past cross-border transactions become “accumulated risk” in Thailand’s banking system
PATTAYA, Thailand - Victor Thai Law Firm once advised a foreign client who entered Thailand to conduct business fully in compliance with Thai law....
30 days visa-free: How many entries allowed? How to stay longer?
PATTAYA, Thailand - Although no official start date has yet been announced, government authorities have confirmed that the permitted stay under Thailand’s visa-exemption scheme...
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Trump, war and the rebalancing of global power (Part One)
BANGKOK, Thailand - The debate surrounding Donald Trump - his rhetoric, leadership style, and even his age - continues to dominate headlines. Yet beneath...
Blue crab prices soar as rising fuel costs hit Pattaya and Sattahip seafood businesses
PATTAYA, Thailand – Seafood operators in the Samae San area of Sattahip District are facing severe cost pressures as rising oil prices continue to...
City officials answer how homeless in Pattaya get drugs and why they end up...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya city officials led by Director of the Administrative Division, have intervened to assist a homeless woman with the goal of...
Pattaya’s homeless crisis persists as wealth gaps keep streets populated
PATTAYA, Thailand – For decades, Pattaya has faced a recurring challenge with homelessness, a situation that continues to test local authorities and communities. Officials...
Inside Job! Pattaya condo owners warned after technicians arrested in influencer safe theft
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police have arrested two condominium technicians accused of stealing a large safe belonging to a well-known Thai influencer after allegedly targeting...