To circumvent the law on foreign quotas on real estate, the Thai Finance Ministry proposes allowing condominiums to be leased for 99 years instead of sold. Thailand is developing an ambitious project that could significantly change the country’s property market. According to the Thai News Agency, the Thai government is considering allowing foreigners to lease…
Singapore has officially endorsed and welcomed the use of 16 species of insects as food for humans as a cheap and sustainable protein substitute. In a landmark development in the food world, Singapore has officially endorsed the use of 16 species of insects as human food and animal feed. According to a report from the…
According to a report by Expat Insider from InterNations, Thailand is the sixth-best country for expatriates to participate in and work in. According to the latest Expat Insider Experience from InterNations, the global community of people living abroad, Thailand has been ranked the sixth-best country worldwide for expats to live and work. The Kingdom continues…
The Committee for the Control of Illegal Drugs has voted to add marijuana back to the list of banned substances from 1 January 2025 Thailand is preparing for a significant change in marijuana policy. The Illicit Drug Control Committee has decided to return cannabis and hemp to the list of narcotic substances from 1 January…
An unusual film festival was held in Thailand: chairs were set up in front of graves in a cemetery, and films were shown on a screen from 7 pm to midnight. In the province of Nakhonratchasima in the northeast of Thailand, a unique event attracted public attention. According to Thai media, the local Chinese cemetery…
Thailand has successfully tested a multilingual alert system for emergencies such as natural disasters, artificial accidents or criminal incidents. Thailand’s leading telecommunications company, True Corporation, has successfully conducted the first test of its new emergency notification system, Cell Broadcast Service (CBS). This represents a significant step forward in improving public safety and the country’s disaster…
Thailand has received top honours in several categories, from best cities and islands to culinary delights, airports and airlines. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand has been recognised in 11 global rankings for the first half of 2024. Covering several categories, from tourist destinations to culinary delights, airports and airlines, these surveys prove…
Minnesota police have uncovered an illegal gambling business imitating the popular Thai lottery and arrested the vendors. Police in St Paul, Minnesota, have uncovered an illegal gambling business imitating the popular Thai lottery. According to Yahoo News, two residents of the city have been charged with running illegal gambling operations. King Tao, 57, and Chua…
Thailand has introduced a new bill to protect children from the aggressive marketing tactics of junk food and beverage manufacturers. Thailand’s Department of Health is ready to introduce a new bill to lawmakers aimed at protecting children from modern marketing tactics designed to get young people addicted to unhealthy snacks and drinks. Dr Pongpol Vorapani,…
From October 1, 2023, to June 20, 2024, the revenue generated by Thailand’s national parks has jumped fourfold from its previous revenue-generating period of 1.467 billion baht (2016-17). The record-breaking revenue was largely driven by the top five national parks, notably Nopparat Thara Beach National Park—Phi Phi Islands, Similan National Park, Khao Laem Ya—Mu Ko…