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.
Thailand now taxes income remitted from abroad. Digital nomads and retirees face compliance stress and double-tax fears. A policy shift ending decades of leniency forces expats to rethink how they live — and bank — in Thailand.
Thailand captivates travelers with its beauty, affordability, and culture — but for many, a vacation isn’t enough. With new long-stay visas, easy property ownership, and a welcoming lifestyle, Thailand is becoming the world’s favorite second home.
Thailand’s “winter” isn’t cold — it’s clarity. From November to February, the heat softens, skies turn gold, and the country hums with energy. Tourists chase warmth, investors chase returns, and locals rediscover why this fleeting cool season feels like freedom itself.
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.
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.
Thailand’s sunshine is as beautiful as it is brutal. With UV levels routinely off the charts, sunscreen isn’t just for beach days – it’s your daily armor under the Land of Smiles’ skies.
Thailand has simplified its Non-Immigrant visas into seven categories. Here’s what changed, what didn’t, and how to pick the right path without tripping KYC or renewal risks.
An alarming number of people in Thailand risk delaying or avoiding hospital care when dengue fever strikes—all to save money on medical bills. This magazine-grade deep dive reveals why that cost-cutting gamble could be deadly, and how prioritizing health over expense can literally save your life.
From May 2025, Thailand replaced its long-standing paper TM6 with a mandatory online form — the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). The shift promises faster entry and cleaner data, but will travelers embrace it or resent the extra screen time?
