Investors avoid Thailand as economy falls, political protests continue and borders remain closed
International investors are avoiding Thailand as the Thai economy continues to fall, pro-democracy political protests…
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New AirAsia counter check-in fee for domestic and international flights up to 240 baht per person
As Malaysia-based AirAsia continues to bleed money, the low-cost airline has announced new counter check-in…
Nok Air lost 3.75 billion baht in first half of 2020 due to lockdowns
Following on from NokScoot bankruptcy, Nok Air lost 3.75 billion baht in first half of 2020…
Malaysia closed to international tourists until January 1st, 2021 — economy projected to worsen
This week, the Malaysian government announced the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) — the order…
What are your options after Thailand visa amnesty deadline on September 26th?
If you are a foreigner (aka non-Thai citizen) currently stuck in Thailand and legally in…
17-year-old Thai video gamer killed in motorcycle accident in Nakhon Nayok, Thailand
17-year-old Thai video gamer, Chanon Chuchart, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Nakhon Nayok…
Bank of Thailand says Thai tourism industry will meltdown if foreign tourists not allowed to return
As criticism of the Thai government’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to mount, the…
Thailand Expat Travel Deal 2020 announced by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) — good deals for expats?
As the number of domestic tourists taking advantage of the Thai government’s plan to boost…
How many foreigners legally work in Thailand in 2020? It may be fewer than you think
While scrolling through Richard Barrow’s Twitter feed this morning, I came across a tweet he…
You cannot fly to Bangkok on Emirates as commercial flights to Thailand still banned
August 31st, 2020 It seems the Emirates flight from Dubai to Bangkok the airline announced…
Isetan closed permanently in Thailand’s Central World — another company leaving a sinking ship?
Sad news today that Japanese department store Isetan has closed permanently in Thailand’s Central World….
Prayut’s latest plan to persuade tourists to return to Thailand guaranteed to fail
EDITORIAL: The vast majority of people visiting Thailand on vacation do so because the country…
Thailand expats should get travel stimulus says Thai Hotels president — “they pay taxes”
Thai Hotels Association president Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi says Thailand expats should get the travel stimulus…
Thailand human rights lawyer arrested after speaking about monarchy and attending pro-democracy rally
As human rights in Thailand continue to disintegrate under the military junta government of Prayut…
Thai exports fall to lowest level in a decade, likely to worsen during remainder of 2020
As Thailand’s government continues to insist the Thai economy will ‘turn around’ in the last…
Thailand’s tourism industry collapsing as 30-60% of tourism-related businesses may close in 2020
Every new day is a new problem for Thailand’s economy. Today’s news comes from the…
Thailand’s rice exports falling to worst levels in a decade due to COVID, strong baht and drought
Things continue to worsen for the Thai economy daily as news from the Thai Rice…
Foreigners trapped in Thailand can apply for visa extensions between August 1 and September 26
With hundreds of thousands of foreign business people, foreign family members of Thais and tourists…