Yearly Archives: 2021
Russian charter flights to Thailand can operate within 30 days
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports that the country plans to hold discussions with Russia about granting permission for commercial flights, to boost...
Pattaya open to fully vaccinated foreign tourists in October
The Thai government has reiterated health and safety measures as it prepares for the second phase of its tourism reigniting plan and many look...
Thailand to vaccinate students aged 12 and above before school opening
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will propose the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer for children aged 12 and over to allow...
Thailand expects 12% export growth under strong global economic recovery
The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has raised its export growth forecast to 12% this year, from 6-7% in May and 3-4% in December.
TNSC...
Thai social media Buddhist monks asked to tone down wisecracks
The House committee on religions, arts and cultures asked two well-known monks who controversially had their live streaming via Facebook to cut their humorous...
Heart to Heart: Thai boyfriends
Thai boyfriends
Dear Hillary,
I have been told by someone who has been here a long time that all the girls from the bars have Thai...
Monsoon brings worst flooding to Pattaya in decade
Pattaya long-timers said the storm that hit the city on Sept. 2 was the worst in years. The one on Sept. 8 was even...
Baleful Creed – The Lowdown – 5 Stars
With the release of their third album, The Lowdown, Baleful Creed have laid down their heaviest mark yet. Saying that, this is not Heavy...
Indians want to come to Thailand once travel reopens
Thailand is one of the top three destinations Indians say they want to visit abroad, according to surveys on Indian travel needs.
The most recent...
Latest Stories
BCCT Breakfast Briefing with the British Ambassador – 6 May 2026
BCCT is delighted to invite you to the BCCT Breakfast Briefing with H.E. British Ambassador Mark Gooding OBE and UK Embassy Team offering first-hand insights into the...
Inside the “Maximum Security” Era for Expat Account Opening in Thailand (2026)
PATTAYA, Thailand - In 2026, walking into a Thai bank to open a savings account as an expatriate is no longer a simple matter...
Brand-new sedan overturns shortly after showroom delivery in Hat Yai accident
HAT YAI, Songkhla – A brand-new red-plate sedan was left overturned and severely damaged after a road accident just hours after being driven out...
Two massage workers fight during reconciliation meeting in Pattaya, one injured in face
PATTAYA, Thailand – A meeting intended to resolve personal conflict between two massage workers ended in violence, leaving one woman injured after being punched...
Indian tourist reports gold chain theft worth over 100,000 baht in Pattaya beach area
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Thai woman and an Indian tourist have filed a police complaint after a gold necklace worth more than 100,000 baht...