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Thailand plans to introduce a tourist arrival tax

Thailand plans to introduce a tourist arrival tax
As Thailand prepares to introduce a tourist arrival tax, the proposal is stirring controversy among travelers. With rising costs and concerns over fairness, the country may be undermining its own appeal.

Storm Bualoi and Typhoons in Thailand: What Travelers Need to Know

Storm Bualoi and Typhoons in Thailand: What Travelers Need to Know
Tropical Storm Bualoi is approaching Thailand. Like other similar events, it highlights the importance of understanding typhoons and taking simple precautions when traveling in the country.

Typhoon Ragasa in Thailand: Forecasts, Floods and Safety Risks

Typhoon Ragasa in Thailand: Forecasts, Floods and Safety Risks
Although Typhoon Ragasa will not make landfall in Thailand, it is intensifying the monsoon, bringing heavy rain, flash floods and coastal hazards across the country.

Global Peace Index 2025: Thailand and Southeast Asia in the global ranking

Global Peace Index 2025: Thailand and Southeast Asia in the global ranking
The 2025 Global Peace Index by the Institute for Economics & Peace measures global peace with 23 indicators. This article examines Thailand, its Southeast Asian neighbors, and compares them with United Kingdom, Australia and United States.

Cannabis in Thailand: how to buy legally in 2025?

Cannabis in Thailand: how to buy legally in 2025?
Since the new law of June 25, 2025, buying cannabis in Thailand now follows stricter rules. Here’s what you need to know to purchase legally.

Thailand–Cambodia Travel Advisory: Safety Measures and Closed Border Zones

Thailand–Cambodia Travel Advisory: Safety Measures and Closed Border Zones
Since August 16, 2025, heightened security measures are in effect along the Thailand–Cambodia border. Here is everything you need to know to travel safely.

Thailand Allows Tourists to Pay with Crypto-Currencies

Thailand Allows Tourists to Pay with Crypto-Currencies
Thailand takes a bold step by letting tourists pay with crypto linked to their wallets. A system designed to boost tourism and ensure financial security.

Thailand May End Tax on Foreign Income for Tax Residents

Thailand May End Tax on Foreign Income for Tax Residents
Thailand is considering a major tax reform that would exempt tax residents from paying income tax on foreign earnings to boost the national economy.

Cambodian Workers Flee Thailand: Causes and Economic Consequences

Cambodian Workers Flee Thailand: Causes and Economic Consequences
In late July 2025, a border crisis between Thailand and Cambodia triggered the sudden departure of an estimated 400,000 Cambodian migrant workers from Thailand.

Thailand–Cambodia Ceasefire: A Fragile Agreement Under Pressure

Thailand–Cambodia Ceasefire: A Fragile Agreement Under Pressure
A direct and unconditional ceasefire was signed on July 28, 2025, but both Thailand and Cambodia immediately accused each other of violations — amid an already devastating humanitarian toll.

Thailand-Cambodia Conflict 2025: Human Impact, Travel Safety and Tourism Consequences

Thailand-Cambodia Conflict 2025: Human Impact, Travel Safety and Tourism Consequences
In July 2025, a long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated into the most violent clash in over a decade, causing dozens of deaths, mass evacuations, and major concerns for travelers.

Thailand–Cambodia border clashes: deadly violence and travel warnings

Thailand–Cambodia border clashes: deadly violence and travel warnings
A deadly escalation along the Thailand–Cambodia border has left nine dead and triggered diplomatic tensions. For travelers, caution is now critical.

Energy Drinks in Thailand: Red Bull, M-150 & Carabao

Energy Drinks in Thailand: Red Bull, M-150 & Carabao
Thailand is one of the world’s top consumers and exporters of energy drinks. Behind the flashy cans lies a powerful story of industry, identity, and influence.

Bangkok Is Sinking: Floods, Rising Seas and a Looming Climate Crisis

Bangkok Is Sinking: Floods, Rising Seas and a Looming Climate Crisis
The Thai capital faces a growing environmental crisis: land subsidence, rising sea levels, polluted canals and increasingly chaotic rainfall. Without urgent action, Bangkok could be permanently underwater by 2050.