Thailand to Celebrate 21 Days of Songkran in April? Really?
Over the past few days announcements have come out that appear to have driven sheer terror in some Thai expats, with the Thai Government saying this year's Songkran will be the biggest one ever.
This...
Opinion: What the presidency of Joe Biden will look like for Southeast Asia
The following is an opinion editorial by guest writer Ong Bo Yang. The opinions and statements within are his own.
President-Elect Joe Biden is likely to become the 46th President of the United States on January...
Thailand Wrestles with the Ripple Effects of Cannabis Decriminalisation
As the fragrant tendrils of cannabis intertwine with the spicy scents of Thailand’s famed street markets, the nation finds itself entwined in a knotty debate over the recent decriminalisation of the much-maligned plant.
Only a...
Could Thailand Really Introduce a Schengen Style Visa for Parts of Southeast Asia?
Over the last few days the Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has made it clear that he intends to pursue plans for a groundbreaking Schengen style (but with some major differences, read on) visa...
Opinion: Thailand’s Hotel Industry is bleeding to death, government must take more action in...
The following is an opinion editorial by Andrew J. Wood which we have been given full permission to publish. The opinions and statements are his own.
BANGKOK: Thailand has reported just 3,880 Covid-19 cases and...
Opinion: Yes, It’s Time to Allow More Countries to Have a 90 Day Visa...
Earlier this week TPN Media and some other Thai media reported a proposal that for once got a nearly universally positive response from our readers.
That proposal, being put forward by the Tourism Authority of...
Opinion: Many unanswered questions remain about the “sandbox” proposal and letting in selected vaccinated...
Thailand is moving forward with a proposal to open Thailand to selected foreign tourists later this Summer, hoping to get a head start on bringing back foreign tourism from other countries and popular destinations,...
Much Ado About Elephant Pants in Thailand
Over the past several days various Thai politicians and government officials have made headlines, at least on Thai language news, with consistent updates on what they call a pressing issue-Elephant pants.
Specifically, their concerns have...
Opinion Editorial: No, It Isn’t Time to Worry About Thai Retirement Visa Changes….Yet
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Of all our stories in the past week, one particular story, indeed basically just a small portion of the overall story, sent shockwaves through the retired ex-pat community and the rumour mill was...
Analysis: As Thai Prime Minister announces country to reopen within 120 days tourism industry...
The following is an analysis/opinion of recent news this week in Thailand around plans to "re-open" the country to vaccinated foreign tourists, essentially in full, within 120 days, which would be roughly mid-October and...