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.
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.
Thailand’s post-pandemic tourism boom is suddenly stalling. For the first time since the country reopened, arrivals are set to fall year-on-year – a warning sign that missing Chinese travelers and economic headwinds are undercutting the “Land of Smiles” recovery.
Thailand’s bold cannabis experiment is over. Just three years after legalizing weed, the kingdom is banning recreational use amid youth misuse and public outcry. All sales now require a doctor’s prescription—leaving a $1B industry and thousands of weed tourists in limbo.
