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German expat wanted for attacking Korat dentist

March 18, 2025

A German expat is wanted for attacking dentists in Korat. Authorities urge the public to report sightings as fears grow over repeated violent incidents.

Ministry now aims to roll out travel promotions for expats in Thailand

August 05, 2020

The Tourism and Sports Ministry aims to introduce travel packages to lure around two million expats in Thailand into travelling around the country to boost domestic tourism, with price promotions for accommodations and attractions equal to those offered to Thai tourists, Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said today (August 5).

Expat families flee Hong Kong after double whammy of virus, protests

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020

After a decade and a half in Hong Kong, New Zealand native Ian Jacob is calling it quits. The owner of a construction-materials company, Jacob and his wife were worried last year about the political unrest, especially after the temporary suspension of schools. "We watched as the situation got worse and worse," he said.

Expat held over US murder charges

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019

A court on Thursday issued an extradition order for a Canadian man facing murder charges in the United States, saying there was clear evidence against him.

Expat shows motorists driving through blocked rail crossing in Si Sa Ket

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 05, 2019

A Finnish expat living in Ubon Ratchathani has posted a video clip revealing Thai motorcyclists and motorists driving through a rail crossing that had already been blocked for an oncoming train.

Sympathy for the expat devil

SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2019

Nigel Pike, in his dotage, offered up some illuminating thoughts on other over-75 unfortunates who are seemingly going to suffer the iniquities of arbitrary policies on expats’ health insurance.

Double dose of bad news

FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2019

Re: “Mandatory health insurance for retirement visa holders likely to take effect in July”, Front page, May 16.

To clarify, this is why I’m leaving Thailand at 90 years of age

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019

Re: “A 90-year-old expat says farewell to the land he once loved”, Have Your Say, April 26.

Rising baht exposes vulnerability of expat retirees

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019

I have been living in Thailand for 19 years now, but I’m now suddenly a criminal because the value of the baht has risen so much that the Bt800,000 bank deposit required for my retirement visa came short by Bt8,000.

Emma Stone wins best actress Oscar for 'La La Land'

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017

HOLLYWOOD, United States, Feb 27, 2017 (AFP) - Emma Stone won the Oscar for best actress on Sunday for the whimsical musical "La La Land," the most honored film of the night.

Chinese expat community swells in Thailand

SUNDAY, JANUARY 08, 2017

I often write about how Thai businesses could do more to build links with China, its companies and people. Tourism provides a useful cross-cultural bridge for developing such ties. However, perhaps an even better connection is through Chinese expats living and working in Thailand.

The role of embassies in retirement-visa applications

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016

Re: “How expat retirement visa has shifted with the times”, Letters, yesterday.

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