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…
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…
Foreigners with 30-day visa extension in Thailand can stay until November 30th, others until October 31st
According to the latest announcement by the Office of the Thai Prime Minister and the…
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…
Foreigners get visa extension until October 31st in Thailand plus 60-day extensions after that
The Thai government seems to have realized the folly of forcing over 150,000 foreign tourists…
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…
October 31st visa extension in Thailand may be forthcoming if rumors are correct
With last Saturday, September 26th the now-expired deadline for foreigners still stuck in the country…
Centara’s Even Stronger Together promotion offers cheap rates, free meals and shopping vouchers
You have to feel sorry for hotel chains like Thailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts. Chains…
Koh Chang hotel files complaint against American for bad reviews — 2-year jail sentence could be the result
Thailand has some of the world’s strictest defamation laws. To the extent that businesses who…
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…
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…
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…
Thai government approves new long-weekend holidays in November and December, 2020
In an effort to persuade Thais and Thailand residents to travel and to spend more,…
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…
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…
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…
Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon Management Agreement signed — hotel to open in 2022
Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) owns some of the most affordable high-quality hotels in Thailand,…
Boss Yoovidhya — PM Prayut tells Thai police cooperate with INTERPOL return him to Thailand to face charges
After a huge national and international outcry when all charges were dropped against fugitive Vorayuth…