Yearly Archives: 2022
Retiring to Thailand just got more confusing
The government’s recent announcement of long term residency, or LTR visas for retirees aged at least 50, adds yet another layer of complexity to...
Bangkok Airways to resume Suvarnabhumi-Krabi flights from March 27
Bangkok Airways has announced that it will resume its direct service between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Krabi, starting from 27 March, 2022.
The airline will operate...
Thailand expects normal livelihood to return by Songkran Festival in April
The National Security Council (NSC) has said there will not be another lockdown to curb COVID-19 infections unless it was the only option remaining.
NSC...
Microsoft signs memorandum in support of Thailand 4.0
Microsoft Asia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in support of Thailand’s digital transition and affirmed its commitment to Thailand 4.0. The signing...
Thailand to start using amended copyright law protecting online material in...
The newly amended Copyright Act will take effect on Aug 23 and expand copyright protection to online material to support the digital content industry...
Thailand kicks off APEC reconnecting the region
Thailand as the host of APEC 2022 kicked off the first APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) to move forwards its priorities and key deliverables,...
Trapped Thais trying to make their way to Poland
About 250 Thai workers in Ukraine, mostly in the spa and hospitality sector, have been advised to trek to the city of Lviv, near...
Pattaya stops short of banning alcohol amid historic Covid-19 surge
The Pattaya Music Festival has been postponed indefinitely and group gatherings of more than 50 banned, but Chonburi officials stopped short of banning alcohol...
Pattaya temple crematorium breaks down after 2 years of free COVID-19...
After going non-stop for almost two years, a Pattaya temple’s crematorium has broken down and the monks are going broke providing free funerals.
Abbot Teerapong...
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Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard Christmas Party brings community together for charity and celebration
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard (RCES) once again marked the festive season with its annual Christmas charity party on Saturday, December...
Pattaya municipal officers warn vendors against using sidewalks as selling areas
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya municipal enforcement officers have issued a clear warning to street vendors after conducting inspections along Pattaya South Road on December...
Pattaya municipal officers step up enforcement against motorcycles blocking sidewalks
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya municipal enforcement officers on December 26 carried out an on-site operation to restore order on public sidewalks, focusing on motorcycles...
Sleep-deprived teen rider crashes motorcycle into parked pickup in Pattaya, two injured
PATTAYA, Thailand — Two teenagers were injured after a motorcycle crashed into the rear of a parked pickup truck in the early hours of...
Vendors disappear ahead of Pattaya Soi 6 inspection, raising leak suspicions
PATTAYA, Thailand — A late-night traffic enforcement operation in Pattaya’s Soi 6 on December 24 raised questions after the vendors accused of blocking traffic...