Bangkok was supposed to reopen to international tourists on October 1, and then it was postponed to October 15. Now it has been delayed again. But international tourists are still allowed to enter Phuket or Samui. However, just because Phuket and Samui allow foreign tourists entry, is it a good idea to travel here for […]
The Thai cabinet has approved economic stimulus and investment measures aimed at attracting four target groups of foreigners. The benefits of this new package are: Get up to 10-year Thai visa and have your entire family stay with you (wife and children) Work permit Pay the same tax rate as Thais Tax exception for income […]
According to MIPIM, they awarded ICONSIAM the best 4 shopping centers in the world. Among 172 entries from 36 countries at the MIPIM 2021 awards event held in France in 2021. MIPIM is a 4-day real estate exhibition. This event gathers the most influential players from all sectors of the international property industry and provides […]
“Joe Ferrari,” the former Top police officer arrested for the death of a drug suspect found to have more money and asset than first reported. A lot more. The former top Thai police chief charged for killing a drug suspect in his custody has more money and assets than first reported. It first reported that […]
Following in the footsteps of the Phuket Sandbox. Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Hua Hin are seeking to re-open to international tourists on October 1st. Essentially, international tourists would have to go through similar covid screen procedures like the Phuket sandbox. RT-PCR testing, stay in that province for 13 days under the so call 7+7 […]
Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Hua Hin are Expected to Re-open to International Tourists. And no quarantine date is set; when is that? But before we get into that, a real estate and investment company called New Nordic Development is in the news again. This time in alleged fraudulent property development. Report alleged investors, 98% […]
A major headline in Thai media, this is all over Thai press, is the arrest warrant for seven former police officers for the death of a suspect under their custody. They are accusing the former Police Colonel, nickname “Joe Ferrari,” allegation of extortion of 2 million baht. The former Police Colonel went into hiding, and […]
Thailand reduces money protection in Thai banks, affect 98% of all accounts. How much money protection is reduced to, and yes, this includes foreigners holding a Thai bank account. This money protection is the insurance to protect the account holders if a Thai bank collapse. Is your deposit for your retirement visa protected? How much […]
This week’s top Thai news for foreigners. The Thai Prime Minister revoked the banned on fake news. 10-year visa proposal, allowing foreigners to work without a work permit and to buy land. 10 provinces planning to reopen to tourists this October will be delay. Thailand is a place where people come to soak up the […]
Update: September 19, 2021. Thia Thai Visa proposal was approved, but there is a catch. Read the full article here. There is talk about 10-year visas, owning land and property for wealthy foreigners. They need to attract foreigners with money, spending power and expertise to come and live in Thailand. It suggested such a policy […]
