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?
Thailand’s bid to stamp out financial fraud is turning visa stamps into financial lifelines. In a sweeping crackdown, banks are freezing and denying accounts for foreigners without long-term visas – upending the daily lives of expats and long-stay tourists alike.
Two of Phuket’s most iconic day tours lead to very different island escapes. One whisks you to the Phi Phi Islands, made famous by "The Beach"; the other navigates Phang Nga Bay’s towering karst cliffs at James Bond Island. This side-by-side comparison helps you choose your perfect day in paradise.
Thailand’s 5-year Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) offers digital nomads unmatched freedom to live and work remotely in the Kingdom. But growing rumors of its potential cancellation raise one pressing question — what happens to current DTV holders if the program is scrapped?
Thailand's healthcare system offers two starkly different experiences. Public hospitals are accessible and affordable, yet crowded and mostly Thai-speaking. Private hospitals deliver world-class treatment and comfort - but at a cost that makes health insurance more than a luxury.
Navigating Thai culture means learning the unspoken rules locals live by instinct. We explore five subtle social codes—from the meaning behind a Thai smile to the habit of never saying 'no'—that foreigners often only discover after a stumble or two.
Thailand is moving to ease decades-old limits on foreign business ownership, raising equity caps and cutting red tape to attract investment and innovation. But the key question remains: will these reforms be enough to truly reshape Thailand’s economy?
For entrepreneurs starting on a shoestring budget, office space can either accelerate growth or drain precious funds. We weigh the cost savings and trade-offs of flexible co-working spaces versus traditional private offices – and why this choice matters more than ever in Thailand’s startup scene.
Supercars in Thailand aren’t just vehicles — they’re symbols of wealth, power, and aspiration. From Red Bull’s global racing legacy to Bangkok malls lined with Lamborghinis and Ferraris, the Kingdom’s obsession with speed reflects its unique mix of luxury, status, and spectacle.
Thailand’s new e-Work Permit replaces the old navy-blue book with a fully digital system. Applications, renewals, and updates can now be done online through a biometric ID card—no more dawn queues or paper trails. Faster, safer, and fully linked to labour and immigration databases.
Thailand’s banks have tightened the screws on foreign customers. Jonathan Reid compares how Kasikorn, SCB, UOB, HSBC, and Bangkok Bank treat expats under 2025’s strict rules – from visa requirements and account services to the risks of freezes, branch quirks, and looming regulatory crackdowns.
Thailand is overhauling its visa playbook to attract digital nomads, retirees, and investors — from a $300 five-year DTV to a decade-long LTR residency. We investigate what these new paths say about Thailand’s future strategy — and what still doesn’t quite work.
