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Gary Coughlan stands between two police officers Jan. 16 on Koh Samui after police accused him of cooking tom yum goong with cannabis.

Thai Law: Foreigners and the Medical Marijuana Law, Explained

What's known about the law so far, including how foreigners can and can't get involved.

Bangkok’s Marvel Theme Park Goes Bust After 7 Months

SAMUT PRAKAN — Southeast Asia’s first Marvel Entertainment theme park is going out of business just seven months after opening.

Khon Kaen Railway Land Considered For … Theme Park?

KHON KAEN — Land by Isaan’s rail hub could be developed into condos, offices – or even a theme park, according to railway officials. A...

Thailand World’s Most Unequal Nation? Govt Says Not

BANGKOK — A government spokesman on Friday hit back at a Swiss bank report claiming Thailand has the world’s most unequal distribution of wealth.
Image: CPN

Central to Open First Outlet Stores in Metro Bangkok

CPN, the property and investment arm of Central Group, announced Tuesday it will open metropolitan Bangkok’s first outlet stores near Suvarnabhumi International Airport next year.

Thai Law: Demystifying the New Property Tax Code

Come Jan. 1, 2020, 25 long and delicate years of work by 13 governments to bridge the economic divide of the Thai population will hit the books.

Bangkok’s Tallest Building Opens Skywalk

BANGKOK — The nation’s tallest skyscraper now has the highest rooftop bar and skywalks in the kingdom.
Photo: Debalin Sarangi / Flickr

Thailand Among 30 Best Places to Do Business: World Bank

BANGKOK — Thailand is the 27th easiest country in the world to start a business, according to a new World Bank economic forecast.

Bangkok, You Can Now Send Mail From 7-Eleven

BANGKOK — Thailand’s most prolific retailer on Monday launched yet another offering – mail delivery – at thousands of its stores across metro Bangkok.
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, seated fifth from left, chairs a 2017 meeting in Bangkok. Photo: U.S. Embassy Bangkok

Thai Law: Foreigners Need Business Visas to Attend Meetings

It has been the case for decades that attending a meeting for even one day was deemed “work” under the law and therefore illegal.

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