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...
How are Thai universities ranked globally in 2020/2021? Are any in the Top 500 schools?
A Chulangkorn University student in school uniform Outside Thailand, most Thai universities are not known for their high quality. So...
Domestic tourists in Thailand will not save Thai tourism industry currently under threat of collapse
Beaches in Thailand will remain largely empty as domestic tourism mainly occurs on specific national holidays and foreign tourists are...
Phuket not opening for foreign tourists anytime soon, “Phuket Model” dead in the water before it ever began
Phuket beaches will remain largely empty as the TAT's 'Phuket Model' collapses As the panic and hysteria about COVID-19 continues...
Why TAT’s latest long-term stay visa for Thailand plan won’t attract the tourist numbers they think
Since authorities in Thailand and in the Thai tourism industry realized the country's economy is doomed without international tourists, scheme...
Food and drink allowed on Thailand’s domestic flights after months-long ban lifted
Thai airlines like Bangkok Airways will now be allowed to serve food and drink on domestic flights under two hours...
Phangnga institutes strict ‘health measures’ after 1 locally transmitted COVID case in Bangkok
As Sweden continues to show the world the way to deal with COVID-19 is life as normal while requesting the...
Thailand not allowing unlimited 30-day visa extensions for foreigners after visa amnesty ends
As Thailand's beaches remain largely empty, it is still looking like the Thai government will mandate most stranded tourists leave...
1st local COVID case in Thailand in 100 days — prison inmate tests positive, other inmates/family tested
With borders still closed to international visitors, tourist areas of the country are no longer crowded with tourists and businesses...
Mandatory Thailand COVID insurance for international visitors to cost up to 43,000 baht ($1,370)
Thailand’s State Insurance Commission says all foreign visitors to Thailand will be required to have COVID insurance once the...
British motorcyclist killed in Nakhon Ratchasima in hit-and-run accident
With millions of motorcycles on Thailand's roads, accidents and deaths are common Police in Nakhon Ratchasima say a 43-year-old British...
Thailand four-day holiday this weekend to replace Songkran break
Back in April, when Thailand's usual Songkran break was cancelled due to the government lockdown because of COVID-19, Thais were...
Investors avoid Thailand as economy falls, political protests continue and borders remain closed
Anti-government protest leaders vow to fight on in Thailand as they flash their three-fingered salute International investors are avoiding Thailand...
