Expats
Expat news in Thailand, including visa updates, lifestyle trends, and community insights.
- Bangkok News
When did Bangkok have its ‘good old days’?
When did Bangkok have its golden era? Of course it…
- Business News
Monopoly comes to Phuket, but don’t Go To Jail!
You may not be able to physically visit the world…
- Visa Information
Government to raise 5-year Elite visa fee by 20%, as foreigners flee Covid countries
As more foreigners opt for one of Thailand’s “elite” visas,…
- Tourism News
Finally! TAT partners with hotels, airlines, to offer travel stimulus package for expats
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is partnering with airlines and…
- Expats
Expat says he was almost deported over Facebook posts
With the ongoing pro-democracy protests, some have raised question: What…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya – fighting to survive its Covid crisis
Pattaya, like some of Thailand’s other former tourist hotspots, is…
- Expats
Thai hotels to offer 1,000 baht discounts for expats
To stimulate domestic tourism and help revive the economy after…
- Phuket News
Phuket in a Covid Crisis – VIDEO
Phuket is facing an existential crisis. Because of its semi-isolation…
- World News
Singapore’s population contracts along with its GDP
The little south east Asian island nation of Singapore, which…
- Visa Information
Some immigration offices set to open on Saturday, September 26, as visa amnesty looms
With September 26 just a day away, Thailand’s Immigration offices…
- Expats
Tourism officials look to end dual pricing for expats
“The key factor is we have to treat expats like…
- Environment News
Expats arrested after posing for selfies while handling protected sea creatures
A Dutch man and a Hungarian national are in custody…
- Tourism News
Expats to be offered travel deals at Bangkok event
Ready to go on a holiday? Expats are being offered…
- Tourism News
Expats should be able to share in the government’s tourism incentive programs
by Expat Life Newly elected President of the Thailand Hotels…
- Politics News
Thai expats show their support for local pro-democracy protests
The protests have been popping up around Thailand, and overseas.…
- Tourism News
Thai minister encourages hotels to stop price-gouging expats
The thorny issue of dual pricing has raised its ugly…
- Thailand News
Foreigners on short-term visas warned they must leave Thailand by September 26
Don’t overstay your welcome… Thai Immigration officials are warning foreigners…
- Covid-19 News
Visa amnesty extension “very likely”. Decision this week.
Only 11 days to go until we reach the end…
- Thailand News
Thailand growing more expensive for expats
According to Employment Conditions Abroad, Bangkok and Chiang Mai are…
- Covid-19 News
Visa amnesty extension for foreigners “being considered”
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau is considering extending the current visa amnesty…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand re-opens its international borders today
Thailand is lifting its ban on international flights on July…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand extends international arrival ban except for certain groups
The current ban on international arrivals has been extended until…
- Expats
Thailand renews cap on permanent residency applications
The Thai government has once again capped the number of…
- Northern Thailand News
Former employee of Buriram dog shelter accuses owner’s wife of harassment
A former employee of a dog shelter in Buriram province,…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today – Tuesday, June 2, 2020
A slightly different Thailand News Today with some basic information…
- Covid-19 News
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces re-entry procedures for foreigners
Yesterday the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent out a letter…
- Economy News
Phuket’s economy is more than just tourism
by Bill Barnett While Phuket’s brand and economic reality is…
- Covid-19 News
Many farangs chipping in to help their stricken communities – VIDEO
Thai media are reporting that foreigners, together with their their…
- Covid-19 News
Germans arrested for removing coronavirus barrier in Chiang Mai
A number of German expats have been arrested in Chiang…
- Covid-19 News
Visa amnesty for foreigners – but conditions apply
“All foreign nationals are advised to closely monitor the Immigration…
