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 arriving in Bangkok?”. […]
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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 could last well […]
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Thai exports fall January-May to lowest level in four years as Thailand’s economy shrinks
As things continue to look bad for Thailand’s economy, the latest report from the Thai Ministry of Commerce shows Thai exports falling in […]
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Tourists in Thailand not welcome in 2020 unless they’re wealthy says Thai Tourism Minister
When I read the latest article about Thailand from Bloomberg this morning, first of all I laughed out loud. Because “Thailand to turn […]
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Cambodia destroys its tourist industry for 2020 and beyond with $3,000 arrival fee
With countries around the world implementing different measures when it comes to tourists in the next few months, the Cambodian government has decided […]
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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 be interested in […]
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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 Airways (THAI) has […]
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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 country is just […]
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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 is the annual […]
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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 government, it is […]
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How many commercial airports are there in Thailand and where are they located?
Lately, I have been spending some time lately looking at the numbers when it comes to a variety of things related to Thailand. […]
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What is Thailand’s GDP and how does the country rank compared to rest of the world?
When it comes to Thailand’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product), I have to admit I was surprised recently when I came across both the […]
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Phuket beaches to reopen June 9th after no new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections in two weeks
If you are desperate for a few days away at a Thai beach somewhere, Phuket might be a good option as of tomorrow. […]
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How many people per square kilometre are there in Bangkok, Thailand?
When it comes to the world’s most crowded cities, you may be surprised to learn Bangkok, Thailand is not at the top of […]
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