Ridiculous requirements for Thailand long stay visa released — laughable if it wasn’t so sad
The Thai Ministry of Public Health has released some of the requirements for the Thailand long stay visa and, let's...
Month: September 2020
Permanent residency in Thailand if you purchase a condo? Thai government may be amending law
Permanent residence in Thailand being considered for those who buy condos With millions of people looking for ways to not...
How to avoid mosquito bites in Thailand — reduce your chances of getting dengue fever too
One of the problems with being in Thailand is the huge number of mosquitoes that appear at various times...
Tropical Storm Noul heading for Thailand — here’s what you need to know
Track via Accuweather With Tropical Storm Noul heading for Thailand, the Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning. According to...
How much is a house or apartment for a retired couple in Chiang Mai, Thailand?
If you are considering retiring to Chiang Mai once the COVID-19 mess is over with and the country's borders open...
TVA coconut milk company not involved with methamphetamine smuggled into Australia Thaveevong Agriculture says
Typical cans of TVA coconut milk -- TVA Coconuts' Facebook page The Thai coconut milk manufacturer Thaveevong Agriculture Co is...
Why Thailand’s long stay tourist visa plan won’t save the Thai tourist industry — unacceptable for most foreign tourists
Americans definitely won't be allowed into Thailand under the long stay tourist visa 'safe countries' rule You have to wonder...
Foreigners cannot enter Thailand without a 14-day quarantine — do not believe everything on Twitter
With news the Thai Immigration Police are suing a Twitter user for falsely claiming foreigners can enter Thailand without a...
1 million Thai hotel workers laid off in 2020 — that’s not the end as Thai tourism industry in danger of collapse
Empty or almost empty hotels are becoming the norm in Thailand As Thailand's economic news continues to get worse daily,...
Bangkok to lose 14.5 million tourists by 2020 end as world’s worst affected city — but are those numbers correct?
Bangkok's Erawan Shrine, busy with tourists before the country's government shut down borders and banned international tourists Anyone who reads...
Is it possible to transit through Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport in 2020? No, and here is why
In the last few weeks, we have lost track of the number of posts on social media asking if it...
Will the September 26th visa amnesty deadline be extended in Thailand?
With just two weeks before the September 26th visa amnesty deadline expires in Thailand, tens of thousands of foreign visitors...
Courtyard by Marriott Penang opens with beautiful rooms, stunning views, affordable rates
If you are looking for a hotel in Penang, Malaysia for either business or pleasure, you cannot go wrong with...
Malaysia allows expats and residents from 23 countries to enter with permission from Immigration
Jalan Alor hawker stalls in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Malaysian government has announced expats, residents and other visa holders from...
Malaysia tourism down 83% with only 4.3 million tourists through end of 2020
With Malaysia's borders closed to most foreign visitors, Malaysia's tourism rate is expected to be down 83% by the end...
Thailand’s unemployment rate in 2020 will worsen even more if government stimulus packages not increased
Thailand's unemployment rate in 2020 and 2021 is projected to worsen considerably if government handouts are not increased Thailand's unemployment...
Thailand’s economy to shrink 7-9% in 2020? It is likely to be higher than that
EDITORIAL -- September 9th, 2020 Almost every day over the last few months, the Thai news media has continued...
Airlines operating flights out of Thailand with connections to United States as of September 9th, 2020
If, like many Americans, you are stuck in Thailand and need to leave soon due to the Thai government's visa...
Pacific World closing after 40 years in business as TUI moves away from meetings & events
Meetings and events are a thing of the past in many countries due to the ongoing panic about COVID-19 In...
Online alcohol sales in Thailand banned under new law to come into effect in 90 days
As Thailand descends into an ever more dictatorial country under the leadership of prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, new rules are...
AirAsia slashes fares as low as 39 MYR ($10) on domestic flights within Malaysia in effort to survive
If you are currently in Malaysia and looking for a cheap way to fly, you can't go wrong with AirAsia...
ASAI Bangkok Chinatown Hotel opens September 15 with lovely rooms at affordable rates
One of the ASAI Bangkok Chinatown's lovely rooms -- copyright ASAI Hotels Thai hotel chain Dusit International will open its...
Can Americans in Thailand get visa extension letter from U.S. Embassy to stay after September 26th deadline?
Japan Airlines is one of the airlines offering repatriation flights for Americans -- Photo copyright -- lasta29 -- Creative Commons...