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.
Thailand’s 2025 alcohol law confused the market but created new advantages for compliant operators. Here’s what changed, what didn’t, and how entrepreneurs and investors can turn regulation into opportunity.
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.
If you think telecoms only power your phone, think again. Discover how Thailand’s leading carrier AIS used artificial intelligence and 5G to keep communities connected through deadly floods and to supercharge gamers and remote workers — or risk missing how tech is transforming Thailand’s future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, mother of His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn, passed away peacefully in Bangkok at age 93. A beloved symbol of grace, service, and devotion, she leaves a lasting legacy as the nation’s mother and guiding light. A Royal Farewell.
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’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.
