Victor Wong (Peerasan Wongsri)
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...
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....
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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...