Jonathan Reid - The Thailand Advisor

Thailand’s Crackdown on Visa Runs Shakes Long-Stay Travel

Thailand is cracking down on “visa runs” – frequent border hops used by long-stay visitors. New unofficial limits on visa-exempt entries are catching expats by surprise. We examine what’s driving this enforcement, impact on travelers, and how it could reshape Thailand’s tourism/expat landscape.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 16 Nov 2025

Thailand’s Crackdown on Visa Runs Shakes Long-Stay Travel

Thailand’s Data Centre Moment: Hype, Hardware and Hard Limits

Thailand has quietly approved billions of baht in new data centres and incentives, betting on a cloud-driven future. This briefing decodes the land, power and policy realities behind the headlines — and what they mean for investors, operators and globally mobile expats.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 14 Nov 2025

Aerial view of a large white data centre complex near Bangkok, with rooftop cooling units, high-voltage pylons and the distant city skyline under a cloudy sky.

Telehealth in Thailand’s Policy Landscape: Bridging Budget, Equity, and Resilience

Thailand’s healthcare system is at a crossroads of innovation and inclusion. Under the familiar 30-baht Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS), telehealth is no longer a peripheral experiment—it’s becoming

By Jonathan Reid

/ 14 Nov 2025

Thai woman in a rural village using a tablet for a telehealth video call with a Bangkok doctor, showing Thailand’s push for digital healthcare access across urban and rural regions.

The $500K Shortcut: How Thailand’s LTR Visa Beats Dubai, Singapore, and KL for Global Residency

Dreaming of long-term freedom in Asia without spending millions? Thailand’s new LTR visa lets you lock in a 10-year stay by investing just $500,000 in real estate. Compare this to Singapore, Dubai, and Malaysia—and see why Thailand is the new frontier for global citizens.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 9 Nov 2025

Wealthy expat couple in Bangkok condo reviewing property documents.

Bangkok’s Water Woes: A Sinking City on the Flood Line

A 1°C rise could drown 40% of Bangkok by 2030. Adaptation is no longer optional—it’s investable & Insurers may pull out before the water arrives. Unpriced flood risk is the real debt bomb.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 5 Nov 2025

Bangkok’s Water Woes: A Sinking City on the Flood Line

Thailand at the Center of a Historic US–UK–China Scam Crackdown

By Jonathan Reid

/ 1 Nov 2025

Thailand at the Center of a Historic US–UK–China Scam Crackdown

Bangkok’s Booming Outskirts: 3 New Property Hotspots

Bangkok’s outskirts are turning into investor hotspots. Recent data show Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Pathum Thani leading with YoY land price gains of ~60%, ~44%, and ~27%. We unpack the infrastructure and developers fueling these surges.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 30 Oct 2025

Bangkok’s Booming Outskirts: 3 New Property Hotspots

U-Tapao to Trat: Thailand’s Next Rail Bet — and a Reality Check for Tech-Minded Expats

Bangkok’s long-delayed airport rail may now leap east to Trat. For expats and founders, this promises faster coastal living and new startup corridors — but contracts, PPP risk, and economics could still derail the vision. Here’s what’s real — and what isn’t.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 29 Oct 2025

Elevated rail corridor alignment skirting orchards on Thailand’s eastern seaboard at sunset.

Smart Living in the City of Angles: How Thailand’s New Elite Are Quietly Redefining Luxury

Thailand’s urban professionals are embracing invisible tech — from AI concierges to wellness wearables — shaping a new era of intelligent living.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 27 Oct 2025

Modern Bangkok condo interior with AI assistant hologram and skyline view in daylight

Phuket’s Property Gold Rush: Chinese & Russians Fuel Coastal Boom

Phuket’s property market is surging as Chinese and Russian buyers drive up demand for villas and condos, fueling double-digit price growth and creating a coastal real estate boom. Discover what’s behind the rush, what they’re buying, and how expats can benefit amid this frenzy.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 24 Oct 2025

Dawn light over a Phuket Bay with hillside villas and calm sea below.

Why Bangkok Land Prices Are Still Surging — Even With a Slowing Economy

Bangkok’s land market defies gravity. Even as Thailand’s economy cools, prices in prime districts—from Sukhumvit to Sathorn—keep climbing. Scarcity, zoning limits, and deep-pocketed investors sustain record values, proving that Bangkok’s real estate boom is far from over.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 22 Oct 2025

View of Chong Nonsi BTS with the iconic Mahanakorn Building

Nominee Crackdown in Koh Phangan & Samui — The Foreign-Front Business Era Ends

Thai police raids on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan signal an end to decades of “nominee” business tricks. An investigative look at dawn arrests, the 7,000 companies under scrutiny, legal fault lines, expat fallout, and what’s next as Thailand’s foreign-front era closes.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 21 Oct 2025

Thailand Intensifies Crackdown on Nominee Companies as Police Target Suspected Business Networks