A controversy in Thailand has erupted over what may seem like a relatively minor issue: clothing for students. It’s been a topic of disagreement for several years—and now it’s getting a new round of …
Thailand govt cancels proposals to allow foreigners to buy land in Pattaya, Bangkok
In the wake of criticism of its plan to allow wealthy foreigners to own a limited amount of land in Bangkok and Pattaya, the Thailand government canceled the move. According to media reports, critics …
Demand for luxury houses rising in Thailand despite economic woes
Luxury urban houses priced over 10 million baht are in high demand in 2022 with almost 2,000 units sold in the first half of the year, property agency Knight Frank (Thailand) has announced.
Why Thailand’s Current Account Returned to Surplus in September
The development, driven by the revival of the tourism sector, suggests that the country is beginning to recover from the pandemic in earnest.
Thailand scraps plan to allow foreigners to buy land
BANGKOK: Thailand is walking back a policy that would have allowed limited land ownership by wealthy foreigners, a government official said on Tuesday, after a public backlash against the plan.
PayPal Thailand to cut off most users, all foreigners next month
The majority of PayPal users in Thailand will no longer be able to use the service next month unless they jump through a series of byzantine and bureaucratic steps that are only available to citizens.
Expat Kiwi arrested in Thailand with 26 illegal guns, plus grenades, ammunition
A New Zealander living in Thailand has been arrested after he was found with 26 guns including an AK and M16 gun. Gareth Alan Davies, 63, was arrested at a house in Soi Bae Hua on November 7, …
“Eclipse Quest” Wins 2 Major Awards Earning Recognition from Thailand TGS 2022 and Thailand Comic Con 2022
Eclipse Quest, an NFT game developed by Thai native Bugblio Studio, was crowned the winner of The Game Maker competition at Thailand Game Show 2022 and named The Most Popular Game Fi Project from the …
Arsenal of guns and grenades in raid reportedly on Kiwi expat’s house in Thailand
A New Zealand expat in Thailand has reportedly been arrested and accused of taking part in a gun-trading business. An arsenal of guns, grenades and firearm components were allegedly seized at a Phuket …
Katie Price teases I’m A Celebrity return as she films rats on Thailand holiday
Former glamour model Katie Price first appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2004. She made a brief return a couple of years later in 2009 …