Thailand’s GDP to shrink 8.3% in 2020 says World Bank — more than that is likely we predict
OPINION While many Thai officials seem to have a somewhat rosy picture of Thailand's economic recovery, after the country has...
Month: September 2020
AirAsia flying from Suvarnabhumi to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi and Surat Thani from September, 2020
Beginning last weekend, AirAsia is now flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi and Surat Thani. These flights...
Foreigners with 30-day visa extension in Thailand can stay until November 30th, others until October 31st
Tens of thousands of foreigners stuck in Thailand can now head to a Thai beach to relax as new visa...
Alcohol ban in Thailand on Friday, October 2nd for end of Buddhist Lent
At the end of every Buddhist Lent, the government announces a ban on alcohol in Thailand. While that ban has...
Foreigners get visa extension until October 31st in Thailand plus 60-day extensions after that
Foreigners stuck in Thailand get 30 days more to enjoy Thailand's beaches with a just announced 31st October visa extension...
Online gambling sites to be blocked in Thailand by early October, 2020
With more and more bans happening in Thailand under the government of Prayut Chan-o-cha, the latest to be announced is...
October 31st visa extension in Thailand may be forthcoming if rumors are correct
Over 150,000 foreigners reportedly still stuck in Thailand may have another month to hit the beach if rumors about another...
Centara’s Even Stronger Together promotion offers cheap rates, free meals and shopping vouchers
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is just one of the Centara hotels offering the Even Stronger Together promotion You have...
Koh Chang hotel files complaint against American for bad reviews — 2-year jail sentence could be the result
Sea View Resort -- from resort's Facebook page Thailand has some of the world's strictest defamation laws. To the extent...
Japan allowing all long-stay foreigners with permits to return — could tourists follow soon?
Unlike Thailand, which is still shut down to most long-stay foreigners, the Japanese government has just announced Japan is now...
Is a 7-day quarantine in Thailand on the horizon or is it more speculation and empty words?
With Thailand still moving no closer towards allowing most foreign tourists to return, and the future of the Thai economy...
Thailand’s emergency decree extended 6th time for one more month — no surprise to pro-democracy supporters
Not that it came as a surprise to pro-democracy supporters, as they say the Thai government is doing everything they...
Thai government approves new long-weekend holidays in November and December, 2020
Millions of Thais are expected to head to the beach for at least one of the new long-weekends later this...
What are the requirements for a Thailand SMART-S visa for entrepreneurs?
Thailand recently created a new category of visas for foreigners wanting to live and work in the country. The category...
Arrest, jail and deportation from Thailand after September 26th expiration of visa amnesty says Immigration
If Thai Immigration is as serious as they say they are about the upcoming September 26th deadline, it seems likely...
Will you be stopped by police in Bangkok, Thailand, searched and fined? It can happen
Reading through this Reddit thread today reminded us many foreigners visiting Thailand are not aware Thai police may stop you,...
Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon Management Agreement signed — hotel to open in 2022
The Hotel Management Agreement signing ceremony this week -- photo courtesy CHR Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) owns some of...
Boss Yoovidhya — PM Prayut tells Thai police cooperate with INTERPOL return him to Thailand to face charges
Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya has been on the run since 2017 After a huge national and international outcry when all charges...
Alcohol banned in Thailand’s national parks after tourists leave trash and get drunk
Elephants at a Thai national park Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has reportedly had...
Tourists in Thailand on overstay after Sept 26th face jail and deportation – throw 150,000 out to allow 1,200 in
With an estimated 150,000 foreign tourists stuck in Thailand hoping Thai Immigration will come up with a new plan for...
Can you book a flight to Thailand in October, November or December, 2020?
With rumors continuing to fly around the Internet that it is now possible to book a flight to Thailand, some...
Benefits of buying a motorbike in Thailand — save money and make a good investment
While many short and long-term visitors to Thailand rent motorbikes at 150-300 baht ($5-$10) per day, few people seem to...
Massive pro-democracy protest underway at Bangkok’s Sanam Luang by Thai students and UDD supporters
Tens of thousands of Thai students and their supporters arrived at Bangkok's Sanam Luang asking for the removal of the...