Victor Wong (Peerasan Wongsri)
Thailand hunts “nominees” – a risky game that ends in prison...
PATTAYA, Thailand - April 1, 2026 is not merely another administrative milestone it marks a structural turning point in Thailand’s regulatory landscape. What was...
Rising living costs and rental prices raise concerns among expats in...
PATTAYA, Thailand - Thailand has long been regarded as one of the most attractive destinations for expatriates, offering a combination of affordable living, a...
The geopolitics of data centres: Can Thailand emerge as Southeast Asia’s...
PATTAYA, Thailand - Events in early March 2026 highlighted an increasingly important reality: data centres are no longer merely economic assets. They are rapidly...
IMF expresses confidence that Thailand can become a global financial hub
PATTAYA, Thailand - In recent years, the idea of positioning Thailand as a regional financial hub has increasingly become part of the country’s economic...
Is Thailand planning to “give money to tourists”?
PATTAYA, Thailand - In early 2026, a wave of discussion began circulating on social media suggesting that Thailand was considering a policy to give...
How much oil does Thailand have in reserve and why does...
A Reflection of Energy Interdependence in Southeast Asia
PATTAYA, Thailand - As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East once again draw global attention, many countries...
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...
Latest Stories
Faith and tourism collide on Pattaya hilltop as devotees flood the landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand –The viewpoint at Khao Phra Tamnak Viewpoint was packed with visitors over the Labor Day long weekend, as tourists gathered to pay...
Drowsy driving suspected in multi-vehicle crash at Sri Racha red light, two seriously injured
PATTAYA, Thailand – Two people were seriously injured in a chain-reaction crash involving three vehicles at a red-light intersection in Sri Racha district, with...
Dark skies over Pattaya as storm threat passes with only brief rain
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thick, overcast skies blanketed the Jomtien area of Pattaya in Banglamung on Monday May 4, creating the impression of an incoming...
Foreign tourist goes on rampage after refusing to pay in Pattaya, arrested after attempted...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night disturbance on Pattaya Beach Road ended with the arrest of an intoxicated foreign man after he allegedly refused to...
Pattaya builds better roads through patience and community support
PATTAYA, Thailand – Every step of development comes with temporary challenges—but also lasting improvements.
The ongoing upgrades to the railway parallel road may cause inconvenience...