Nicha Vora - The Thailand Advisor (Page 2)

Capella Bangkok: Reigning as the World’s #1 Hotel

Tucked along the Chao Phraya River, Capella Bangkok isn’t just another five-star retreat—it’s the world’s best hotel. With riverside villas, Michelin dining, and spa rituals rooted in Thai tradition, this urban sanctuary redefines Bangkok luxury for a new generation of global travelers.

By Nicha Vora

/ 2 Nov 2025

Aerial view of Capella Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River, showcasing riverside villas, lush gardens, and skyline backdrop at golden hour.

Thailand Cracks Down on Scams: New SIM Card Limit and Bank Rules

In 2025 Bangkok’s tech and finance regulators declared war on call-center scams. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has rolled out an eight-point emergency framework – among the strictest

By Nicha Vora

/ 2 Nov 2025

Thailand Cracks Down on Scams: New SIM Card Limit and Bank Rules

Moving to Thailand with Your Dog: Expat Guide

Follow a British expat and her dog to Thailand in this story-driven guide. It blends personal narrative with practical tips on pet import permits, visas, housing & life in Thailand.

By Nicha Vora

/ 1 Nov 2025

Expat Lucy greets the morning light with her dog Max after arriving in Thailand.

Bangkok Holiday Homes: Investors Turn Old Houses into Airbnb Retreats

As Thailand’s tourism surges and short-stay laws loosen, savvy investors are converting older Bangkok properties into boutique holiday rentals – staying just under the hotel-license threshold to profit from booming demand.

By Nicha Vora

/ 1 Nov 2025

Bangkok Holiday Homes: Investors Turn Old Houses into Airbnb Retreats

Beyond Bangkok: 3 Weekend Getaways to Quy Nhon, Siem Reap & Phuket

Capture a traveler’s guidebook moment: a weathered map of Southeast Asia spread open on a café table at dawn, marked with pins on Quy Nhon, Siem Reap and Phuket

By Nicha Vora

/ 31 Oct 2025

Beyond Bangkok: 3 Weekend Getaways to Quy Nhon, Siem Reap & Phuket

Duopoly Now, Price War Next: Grab vs LINE MAN After Foodpanda

After Foodpanda’s exit in 2025, Thailand’s food delivery market is now a two-horse race. Grab and LINE MAN control over 80% of the business, unleashing an aggressive discount battle. Merchants and investors brace: full-scale price war looms in this duopoly.

By Nicha Vora

/ 31 Oct 2025

In Thailand, Grab and LINE MAN Wongnai now dominate food delivery after Foodpanda’s exit.

Thailand Cracks Down on Scams: New SIM Card Limit and Bank Rules

A Thai police officer and bank manager huddle over paperwork in a dimly lit bank office. Tense midday light slants in as they pore over documents, illustrating the behind-the-scenes scrutiny in Thailand’s sweeping anti-scam campaign.

By Nicha Vora

/ 30 Oct 2025

Thailand’s Next Health Frontier: Inside the Russian–Thai Forum’s Push for Longevity and Biotech

Phuket will host a high-stakes dialogue on longevity, biotech, and medical tourism this November — a forum designed to strengthen Thailand’s global position as a hub for preventive medicine, innovation, and cross-border healthcare partnerships.

By Nicha Vora

/ 30 Oct 2025

Delegates gather in Phuket for the Russian–Thai Investment Forum’s Healthcare & Biotech Track.

Thailand’s Future: CP Group, Microsoft Join AI-Cloud Partnership

Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group and its telecom arm True Corp. have announced a landmark partnership with Microsoft, aiming to turn Thailand into a Southeast Asian hub for artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

By Nicha Vora

/ 29 Oct 2025

A Thai technician stands in a dimly lit server room with rows

Thailand Weighs Cutting 60-Day Visa-Free Tourist Stays Amid Misuse

Thailand’s 60-day visa-free stay—once hailed as a tourism revival—now faces review after evidence of misuse by long-stay visitors and remote workers. Officials are weighing a return to 30-day limits, citing the need to balance openness with immigration control.

By Nicha Vora

/ 29 Oct 2025

Travelers silhouetted under amber light at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport as officials reassess the 60-day visa-free policy.

Pattaya Fireworks Festival 2025: Chaos & Color

Under dazzling skies, Pattaya’s firework festival promises a visual feast — but navigating the crowds is half the adventure.

By Nicha Vora

/ 28 Oct 2025

Crowds on Pattaya Beach watch multi-colored fireworks explode in the sky.

Thailand’s New Bet: Wooing Digital Nomads and Second-Home Buyers

Tourism slumps and growth stalls. Thailand is now courting digital nomads, retirees and investors with new visas, property deals and relaxed rules. Can this bold pivot work?

By Nicha Vora

/ 27 Oct 2025

a young professional sits on a rooftop terrace in Chiang Mai at sunset