Category: 1. Iran
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Thailand’s rule of law stands still as the world moves on
The Thailand Institute of Justice, in collaboration with the World Justice Project, released an in-depth 2025 study on the rule of law in Thailand, confirming a sentiment widely felt in daily life: the rule of law is… -
A few quiet questions about traffic and livability in Pattaya
Adjusting traffic systems in Pattaya is never simple. With roads woven into daily routines, the city’s plan to reintroduce two-way traffic on Jomtien Beach Road is already drawing close attention from regular road… Continue Reading
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
It appears in the evening, when you are relaxed and scrolling. The English-speaking ad promises offshore accounts, “safe returns,” and “no tax complications,” sometimes claiming a Pattaya address. That is no… Continue Reading
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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar, a move that appears reassuring but masks deeper concerns as exports remain fragile, growth uneven, and household debt high. PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai…
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Expat life, Visa choices and TDAC: Thailand’s shift toward legal clarity
Thailand has long been known for keeping its doors open to foreigners – welcoming, flexible and often forgiving. Quietly and without fanfare, that era is beginning to draw to a close. TDAC, Elite Visas, and the New…
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Beyond bargains: Why a firmer Baht may be good for Thailand’s tourism future
From backpackers to long-term retirees, travellers on tighter or fixed budgets are often the first to feel the impact of currency exchange rate shifts. BANGKOK, Thailand – As Thailand enters the height of the…
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A strong Baht, who wins, who loses and why expats are paying attention
“The baht is strengthening” sounds routine, but for expats it is felt in quieter ways – pensions buying less, rents rising, and monthly budgets slowly shrinking. PATTAYA, Thailand – “The baht is…
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Pattaya and the incident that never existed
Beneath the palm trees of Pattaya Beach Road, an unofficial nightlife unfolds in plain sight – visible to everyone, yet legally defined as not existing at all. PATTAYA, Thailand – There is a story one of the…
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Netanyahu To Meet Trump In Florida Monday: Israeli Official
It will be Netanyahu’s fifth visit to see Trump in the United States this year.
His trip comes as the Trump administration and regional mediators push to proceed to the second stage of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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State College Police chief retires after 35-year policing career
By Bret Pallotto
Centre Daily Times (State College, Pa.)STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The borough’s police chief is nearing the end of a nine-year run as the department’s top officer, closing out an era marked by…
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