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...]
Income Tax in Thailand: Who Needs to Pay & How Much
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...]
Inheritance Law in Thailand: Tax, Heirs, Wills & Probate – Who Gets Their Paws on Your Cash?
Thailand recently finalised its new inheritance tax law, and if you're lucky enough to have amassed a fortune of over 100 million Baht (approx $3M), in the Kingdom, then your estate will be unlucky enough to be caught in Thailand's inheritance tax … [Read more...]
Thailand Military Coup 2014 – What You Need To Know – The BBC Alternative
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 … [Read more...]
Thai Immigration Warns Foreigners That Protesting is Illegal
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...]
The Pattaya Pedophile Problem
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...]
Narcotic & Psychotropic Drug Laws: Know the Facts Before You Travel
Thailand's drug laws are very strict. Period.There's no slap on the wrist for getting caught with a small amount of marijuana, though Thailand's interim parliament has voted to allow the use of medical cannabis.But still unlike some European … [Read more...]
Choosing the Best VPN for Thailand: How to Protect Your Online Privacy (2019)
Everything you do online in Thailand is tracked and logged by Internet Service Providers and can be accessed by the government.In a nutshell, you are being watched.Moreover, hackers are getting smarter, particularly over public WIFI … [Read more...]