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, ask for your […]
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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, Vietnam, Indonesia, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. This week […]
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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 “Boss” Yoovidhya in July of this year, it […]
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Alcohol banned in Thailand’s national parks after tourists leave trash and get drunk
Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has reportedly had enough of tourists getting drunk and/or leaving their trash […]
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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 them to be […]
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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 people hoping to […]
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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 consider the benefits […]
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Massive pro-democracy protest underway at Bangkok’s Sanam Luang by Thai students and UDD supporters
As Thailand’s students become angrier about the lack of democracy in Thailand, and the continual rule of a pro-military government many believe was […]
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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 just say, you […]
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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 only get back […]
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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 of the year. […]
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Tropical Storm Noul heading for Thailand — here’s what you need to know
With Tropical Storm Noul heading for Thailand, the Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning. According to department chief Somsak Khaosuwan, there are […]
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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 back up, one […]
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TVA coconut milk company not involved with methamphetamine smuggled into Australia Thaveevong Agriculture says
The Thai coconut milk manufacturer Thaveevong Agriculture Co is stressing they were not involved with methamphetamine being smuggled into Australia in cans of […]
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Why Thailand’s long stay tourist visa plan won’t save the Thai tourist industry — unacceptable for most foreign tourists
You have to wonder what the Thai government is thinking sometimes when you see the ‘plans’ they keep coming up with to allow […]
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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 14-day quarantine, anyone […]
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1 million Thai hotel workers laid off in 2020 — that’s not the end as Thai tourism industry in danger of collapse
As Thailand’s economic news continues to get worse daily, the president of the Thai Hotels Association (THA), Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, announced yesterday 1 […]
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Bangkok to lose 14.5 million tourists by 2020 end as world’s worst affected city — but are those numbers correct?
Anyone who reads or watches the news about Thailand knows things are catastrophic when it comes to the south east Asian country’s economy, […]
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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 is possible to […]
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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 in the country […]
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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 the newly opened […]
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Malaysia allows expats and residents from 23 countries to enter with permission from Immigration
The Malaysian government has announced expats, residents and other visa holders from 23 countries originally banned from entering the country will be allowed […]
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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 of 2020 if […]
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