Health Insurance Will Be Mandatory for Retiree Visa Holders
BANGKOK — Foreigners entering Thailand with a retiree stay visa will soon have to buy their mandatory health insurance, a health official said Wednesday.
3 in 5 Thais Gamble, New Survey Says
BANGKOK — Gambling is strictly illegal in Thailand with few exceptions, but you can bet not everyone listens to the laws; a recent survey of 44,050 Thais nationwide found that more than half of respondents engaged in some forms of gambling.
Gov’t to Scrap Arrival Cards for Foreigners, Introduce TM30 App
BANGKOK — A senior government official said Tuesday foreign visitors will soon no longer have to fill out “TM6” arrival and departure forms.
Dressed to Die: French Firm Looks to Sell Post-Mortem Makeup in Thailand
BANGKOK — Thais are already familiar with French perfumes, cosmetics, wine, macaron, and handbags. Now, French vendors are hoping to import yet more luxuries to lure Thai customers, like makeup for the dead, body bags, morgue beds, and more.
Central Village Vows to Open Despite Ongoing Dispute
SAMUT PRAKAN — A luxury outlet mall announced Wednesday that it will open this Saturday, despite an ongoing dispute with the operator of Suvarnabhumi...
Thai Exchangers Ban HK Money Stamped With ‘Anti-Govt’ Slogans
BANGKOK — Two popular money exchange services in Thailand said Friday they don't accept Hong Kong banknotes printed with political messages related to the ongoing protests.
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show ‘Triggered My Eating Disorder,’ Says Thai Model
For better or worse, the Victoria’s Secret Angels won’t be strutting down the runway in pink lingerie this year. Throughout the 2000s, Thais tuned...
Protesters to Sue if Gov’t Approves Economic Corridor Zoning
BANGKOK — Demonstrators from three eastern provinces promised Monday to take the government to court if it approves a new economic zoning law which they claim will severely affect their livelihoods.
Activist Protests New Gov’t ‘12 Zodiacs’ Lottery
BANGKOK — An activist decried the proposed opening of a new government lottery Thursday.
The zodiac-based lottery “12 Zodiac Animals” or “Pictures 12” announced by...
Foreign Business Act: New Policy Friendly to Global Construction Companies
Beginning in 2017, foreign construction companies, with pleasant surprises, have found it convenient to launch their contracting business in Thailand with or without applications...
