The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) plans to boost national security by approving in principle a plan to issue special sim cards to foreign tourists so they can be tracked via their mobile phones. As well as visa … [Read more...]

I have a few working in Thailand related posts on TTL, and one common question that comes up is related to income tax. Specifically, how much tax does a foreigner have to pay on his/her earnings, and whether others such as digital nomads, who are … [Read more...]

I've very rarely used my blog as a news portal, and I’m not a political observer/reporter of any kind. But seeing as I've received lots of messages over email and Facebook from people asking about the current military coup in Thailand, I thought I’d c … [Read more...]

No doubt you have seen foreign (farang) faces among the crowds on TV during these latest protests. To be blunt it is a very stupid thing to do, not just because it's illegal but also because it's dangerous. Let us not forget the Italian … [Read more...]

Pattaya has been dubbed one of the largest sex tourism destinations in the world, and for good reason. Thousands of prostitutes ply their trade on the coastal town, and the 24/7 hedonistic lifestyle attracts men from all over the world. But … [Read more...]

Thailand's drug laws are very strict. Period. There's no slap on the wrist for getting caught with a small amount of marijuana, and unlike some European countries the police do not exercise discretion on small amounts of class B drugs … [Read more...]

Noticed your Facebook playing up recently? Internet connection seem a bit sluggish? Pages timing out? URL loading well before the page actually appears? That's because you're being watched. Everything you do online in Thailand is being tracked and … [Read more...]