Victor Wong (Peerasan Wongsri)
A strong Baht, who wins, who loses and why expats are...
PATTAYA, Thailand - “The baht is strengthening.” It sounds like an ordinary line from an economic report. For expats living in Thailand, it is...
The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no...
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...
The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
Thailand’s rule of law stands still as the world moves on
BANGKOK, Thailand - On 17 December in Bangkok, a new report quietly confirmed what many people in Thailand already feel in their daily lives:...
Pattaya and the incident that never existed
PATTAYA, Thailand – There is a story one of the lawyers in our office likes to recount. It always brings a knowing smile -...
A few quiet questions about traffic and livability in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - Adjusting traffic systems in a city like Pattaya is never simple. The roads here are not merely routes from one point...
Barry Kenyon: A Voice, a Bridge, and a Quiet Mentor
A 60 days remembrance
Today marks sixty days since Barry Kenyon left us. On the evening of October 18, Barry was fatally injured in a...
When Thai tax worries follow you to breakfast
PATTAYA, Thailand - For many expatriates in Pattaya, mornings follow a familiar pattern. Coffee, the news, perhaps a glance at the bank app, and...
Latest Stories
Thailand unleashes fruit offensive to lift farmers and crush surplus glut
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has strengthened its partnership with Go Wholesale to promote Thai fruits and link agricultural produce...
Thailand races to stay ahead of drought as El Niño tightens its grip
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government is accelerating proactive drought response measures and integrating water management across agencies, while urging farmers to adjust planting plans...
Steam train rolls back time as Thailand marks Royal Coronation Day with historic journey
BANGKOK, Thailand – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) operated a special steam locomotive excursion on the Bangkok – Nakhon Pathom route to commemorate...
Experience a Taste of Argentina at Dicey Reilly’s – Friday 29 May
Discover an evening of bold flavours and elegant pairings at Dicey Reilly’s.
Sip a curated selection of Argentina’s finest wines, paired with live music and...
Pattaya-Polizist nach Rettung eines im Motorraum eingeklemmten Kätzchens gelobt
PATTAYA, Thailand – Ein Polizeibeamter aus Pattaya wird in den sozialen Medien vielfach gelobt, nachdem er ein Kätzchen aus dem Motorraum eines Fahrzeugs gerettet...