Starting next month, on November 1, Thailand will allow Russian tourists to stay visa-free for up to 90 days. The move comes as tourists from the country have had increasingly few options for travel, …
Thailand’s Dance of Power: Submarines, Frigates, and the Shadow of China
At the zenith of international politics and military strategy, a covert dance is being choreographed by Thailand and China, a dance of submarines and frigates, of power and influence. The Thai Prime …
They built a small house in rural Thailand for $22,500. They don’t have debt, but that doesn’t mean the lifestyle is easy.
Living a rural life taught them the importance of tracking all household expenses and finding new ways to generate income, the couple told Insider.
Can US$275 handout to citizens benefit Thailand’s economy and property market?
The general view is that the plan may be a short-term solution, making foreign investors cautious about Thailand, Tisco Securities analyst says Government’s focus on stimulating the economy is …
PELATAS Marine Faces Uncertain Financial Waters in Thailand’s LPG Shipping Sector
In the world of maritime transport, one company’s fortunes can be as volatile as the waves upon which its vessels sail. Such is the case for PELATAS Marine (PLT), a leading player in Thailand’s …
Thailand’s Nightlife on the Cusp of Transformation: A 4 AM Closing Time
In the sparkling neon nightscape of Thailand, a proposal by the government to extend the operating hours of entertainment venues until 4 am is setting the stage for a dramatic transformation of the …
I’m an expert on Thailand. These are the 24 trips you should try
As a Leonardo DiCaprio devotee, I watched Hollywood’s depiction of Alex Garland’s book The Beach in 2000 with the enthusiasm of any 13-year-old who’d success …
Thailand enters quality tourism agreement with Chinese business partners
A signing ceremony of a letter of intent (LOI) between the Tourism Authority of Thailand and eight leading tourism players is held in Beijing on Oct 19, 2023. [Photo provided to c …
Kratom vending machines raises concern in Thailand’s Hat Yai
A HERBAL drink vending machine in Hat Yai in the countruy’s south has raised concerns among residents as the machine also offers kratom tea. According to America’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA …
Muslims’ spiritual leader in Thailand dies day after brother murdered
Aziz Phitakkumpol, the spiritual leader of Thailand’s Muslims, died in a Bangkok hospital on Sunday morning at age of 76, one day after his younger brother was stabbed to death.