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  • Guides5 ways for foreigners to make money in Thailand

    5 ways for foreigners to make money in Thailand

      Many foreigners visit Thailand for a holiday, become enamoured by its beauty, and end up staying and finding a job that can sustain them and their families. But if you don’t know Thai, you’ll find that not all jobs in Thailand are open to foreigners. However, there are ways you can make money to live out your dream life…

  • LifestyleFun activities to do after work in Thailand

    Fun activities to do after work in Thailand

    After a long day at work, sometimes you just want to crawl into bed and prepare yourself for the next day. But in Thailand, there are a variety of activities that you can do and it may be the perfect way for you to destress while still being able to explore Thailand. Thailand offers many activities that you can pick…

  • LifestyleThe pros and cons of participating in the gig economy

    The pros and cons of participating in the gig economy

    With the rise of the gig economy, more people these days are choosing to work as independent contractors and freelancers. Since it provides flexible, temporary work options and introduces a fresh viewpoint on autonomy and work-life balance, it is revolutionising the traditional job market. However, because it has less job stability and typical employment benefits, it raises questions about equality…

  • GuidesGeneration gap: Making work better for everyone

    Generation gap: Making work better for everyone

    In the fast-paced modern workplace, bridging the generation gap is becoming a critical challenge for organisations globally. This divide, which extends from experienced Baby Boomers through energetic Millennials to the rising Generation Z, introduces a diverse blend of viewpoints, backgrounds, and anticipations into the professional sphere. Tackling this generational gap goes beyond simply reducing conflicts; it involves leveraging this diversity…

  • China NewsChinese woman exits 600 work chat groups, sparks online debate

    Chinese woman exits 600 work chat groups, sparks online debate

    A 33 year old woman from Nanchong, Sichuan province, has set the internet abuzz after she revealed that she had to leave over 600 chat groups following her resignation from work. This revelation sparked extensive online discussions. The woman, Tang Ying, had been working as a retail designer for a real estate company for four years. She belonged to more…

  • Thailand NewsSocial media stress sparks ‘rash’ decisions: Medical mystery solved for overworked Thai man

    Social media stress sparks ‘rash’ decisions: Medical mystery solved for overworked Thai man

    A young man shared a distressing experience on social media about overworking, which led to an unusual rash all over his body within just three days. Despite multiple medical tests, all the results came back normal. The doctor’s advice was simple yet crucial: Get some quality sleep for two days. This incident serves as a warning about the potential harm…

  • Thailand NewsThailand among 25 countries with least paid leave days

    Thailand among 25 countries with least paid leave days

    Thailand is among a list of countries offering the least amount of days of paid leave and paid public holidays in the world, according to a new study by Resume.io. No East/Southeast Asian country whatsoever made it into the top 25 countries with the most amount of paid public holidays and paid annual leave days. Resume.io‘s study found out how…

  • Economy NewsUnemployment rate dropped with removal of Covid-19 restrictions

    Unemployment rate dropped with removal of Covid-19 restrictions

    Thailand’s unemployment rate dropped significantly since the coronavirus outbreak. The quota fell to 1.53% from 1.64% since the beginning of 2022 meaning just over 600,000 people are currently unemployed. Before the Covid-19 pandemic the unemployment rate was at 1% in Q1 of 2020, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). But the good news is that the…

  • World NewsVaccination required for foreign workers as Singapore tightens restrictions

    Vaccination required for foreign workers as Singapore tightens restrictions

    Foreigners who intend to work, study, or relocate long-term in Singapore will be required to be vaccinated starting February 1, as the country tightens restrictions in response to the emergence of the Omicron Covid-19 variant, according to the Ministry of Health. Children under the age of 12 and those who are medically ineligible for the vaccinations will be exempt from…

  • Thailand NewsThe future of digital nomads in Thailand

    The future of digital nomads in Thailand

    As the Covid-19 pandemic has helped boost the demand for digital nomads, Thailand has yet to formalise a legal way for such workers to stay in the Kingdom. Although Thailand recently announced it is targetting highly paid digital workers to help aid in the country’s economic recovery, it leaves the rest of online workers in the dark. Citing the fact…

  • Phuket NewsMore and more digital nomads choose Phuket for a “workation”

    More and more digital nomads choose Phuket for a “workation”

    Many digital nomads call Thailand home, and more and more people are choosing Phuket for their so-called “workation,” using coffee shops on the island as an office. The BBC’s Thai reporters spoke to several people on the island who work remotely for companies in other countries. For 34 year old American Andy Lee, he runs his business from a cafe…

  • PropertyHow the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the face of properties in demand

    How the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the face of properties in demand

    The Covid-19 pandemic has definitely changed the face of many things, including that of Thailand’s properties in demand. According to CBRE, a leading international property consultant, the resumption of real estate activities is in the near future. As Thailand is currently easing entry restrictions, the consultant says it is only a matter of time when the property market will pick…

  • World NewsBurmese migrants arrested after wading across border river

    Burmese migrants arrested after wading across border river

    13 illegal Burmese migrants are under arrest today after being caught allegedly trying to enter Thailand through a bordering river. The job-seekers, one with a child, were arrested in the Sangkhlaburi district of Thailand’s western Kanchanaburi province this morning. Villagers first spotted the migrants while they were in the river and notified the local officials, soldiers and police to investigate…

  • Business NewsThe ‘office’ is SO last century. Say hello to the world of remote working.

    The ‘office’ is SO last century. Say hello to the world of remote working.

    Do you work from home? Or can you work anywhere have a laptop and wi-fi? Are you a trader or selling stuff online? You’re part of a growing trend in modern work practices as the fancy city office becomes an expensive relic of the ‘old normal’. 2020 became the year of people working from home. In same case, it was…

  • Pattaya NewsMayor says half of Pattaya’s security cameras aren’t working

    Mayor says half of Pattaya’s security cameras aren’t working

    Pattaya’s mayor claims about half of the city’s security cameras aren’t working. In an interview with associated Thai press, Mayor Sonthaya Khunpluem told reporters “There are slightly over 2,000 CCTV cameras in Pattaya in total at this time. We also have a dedicated CCTV control centre that’s manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” “However, some of them…

  • Covid-19 NewsHealth minister wants travel bubbles to begin in July, but not for tourists

    Health minister wants travel bubbles to begin in July, but not for tourists

    “No one will be allowed to arrive masquerading as a businessperson in order to go on holiday.” Thailand’s public health minister and deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday that businesspeople, international students and ‘experts’ will be the first groups of foreigners allowed to reenter Thailand next month under the travel bubble model. Anutin revealed the timetable after discussing a travel…

  • Covid-19 NewsFormer deputy PM says government should focus on solutions, not threats

    Former deputy PM says government should focus on solutions, not threats

    Thailand’s former Deputy PM Chaturon Chaisang yesterday posted on his Facebook page and other social media that, in his opinion, the government is focusing on threats versus solutions during the current Covid-19 crisis. His post has been widely shared and gained a lot of traction in Thai-language media. Chaisang, a former Minister of Education in addition to being a Deputy…

  • Covid-19 NewsPCT – we’re all going to be suffering from Post-Coronavirus Trauma

    PCT – we’re all going to be suffering from Post-Coronavirus Trauma

    OPINION The sun will rise. All this utter disruption to our lives will come to an end at some time. But the hangover will linger a lot longer than the fairly sudden stop to just everything we were familiar with. Whilst economists will argue whether it’s a recession or depression, the world will go into a long re-awakening after the…