Should you buy Thai baht before arriving in Bangkok? No, and here’s why
One of the questions first-time travelers to Bangkok, Thailand often seem concerned about is "Should you buy Thai baht before...
Month: June 2020
NokScoot collapse a precursor to a Thailand recession worse than analysts believe?
As Thailand's economic outlook continues to look dire for at least the rest of 2020, with a deep recession that...
Thai exports fall January-May to lowest level in four years as Thailand’s economy shrinks
Thai exports of everything from clothing to spices and noodles have been negatively affected As things continue to look bad...
Tourists in Thailand not welcome in 2020 unless they’re wealthy says Thai Tourism Minister
Luxury resorts like this are where wealthy tourists will stay in the current Thai tourism plan When I read the...
Cambodia destroys its tourist industry for 2020 and beyond with $3,000 arrival fee
Photo by Anna Claire Schellenberg on Unsplash With countries around the world implementing different measures when it comes to tourists...
How many military coups has Thailand had? Is it the #1 country for coups d’état?
Considering the present Thai government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is the direct result of a military coup, you may...
Will Thai Airways survive or collapse after COVID and debt restructuring?
Things at Thai Airways could hardly be more dire. With the airline industry worldwide in almost-collapse due to COVID-19, Thai...
How many islands does Thailand have and which are the largest?
When I first moved to Thailand, I knew the country was approximately 520,000 square kilometres (513,122 km² actually), as the...
100 applicants from each country approved for Thailand permanent residency in 2020
Thailand's Immigration Department has confirmed 100 applicants from each country will be approved for Thailand permanent residency in 2020. This...
Thai government wants public mobile phone data, activists say it violates citizens’ rights
Considering Thailand has been in a human rights crisis since the 2014 military coup that overthrew a democratically elected...
How many commercial airports are there in Thailand and where are they located?
Thai Airways flies to 36 countries Lately, I have been spending some time lately looking at the numbers when it...
What is Thailand’s GDP and how does the country rank compared to rest of the world?
Bangkok's busy Chatuchak Market When it comes to Thailand's GDP (Gross Domestic Product), I have to admit I was surprised...
Phuket beaches to reopen June 9th after no new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections in two weeks
Phuket beaches to reopen after new COVID-19 cases in Thailand are few If you are desperate for a few days...
How many people per square kilometre are there in Bangkok, Thailand?
While Bangkok may seem crowded, are there really as many people per square kilometre as you think? When it comes...
