British man’s Thai wife killed by ya ba addict – druggy was her “gik”, say police
Despite ‘one person, one company’ law draft, foreigners still can’t own businesses
A new draft law has been under review by the country’s Business Development Department that would allow a single person to own a company. However, as of now, that person can’t be a foreigner. The draft has been called “one person, one company” and, if passed, it would mean that a single person can register […]
It’s official: Expats in Thailand are deliriously happy!
BANGKOK: — A Thaivisa survey has revealed that expats living in Thailand are extremely happy. And not just that – the great majority feel that it is a safe place to live and work. The results seems to be a slap in the face for some Thaivisa forum moaners who sound as though they are […]
Irishman arrested after hurling F-bomb at Immigration cop
PATTAYA: — There are a lot of ways to get your visa extended in Thailand, but hurling an expletive at an Immigration Division officer is not one of them, as an Irishman now facing deportation in Pattaya found out first-hand. Brian Daniel Walsh, 37, was arrested for overstaying his 15-day visa by four days and […]
Go away, traffic: BTS extension Bearing – Samutprakarn coming in 2018
The extension of the BTS Sukhumvit Line from Bearing station to Samutprakarn province is expected to be fully operational in 2018 — two years earlier than scheduled. The extension, which stretches 13 kilometers and includes nine new stations, is expected to ease the traffic congestion in Bang Na and the industrial area of Samutprakarn […]
Toyota plans to cut 800 jobs in Thailand due to economic slowdown
Toyota Motor Corp’s Thai unit has launched a voluntary redundancy program aimed at cutting around 800 subcontractors in Thailand due to economic problems in the southeast Asian country and abroad. Thailand’s economic slowdown, along with uncertainty over the global economy, has affected both the domestic automotive industry and exports since the beginning of the year, […]
“Lady Kai” goes to temple – “if I did wrong may I be struck down!”
“Lady Kai” goes to temple – “if I did wrong may I be struck down!” Image: Manager Online BANGKOK: — The woman at the center of a major scandal gripping Thailand has gone to a northern temple to pay her respects to a famous monk. She told reporters that she swore an oath that if […]
Teessider living in Thailand named as ‘Mr Big’ behind cocaine conspiracy
Teessider living in Thailand named as ‘Mr Big’ behind cocaine conspiracy Jonathan Moorby, formerly of Ingleby Barwick, is accused of running an operation from the south-east Asian country Jonathan Moorby, pictured in The Gazette in 2004 MIDDLESBROUGH: — A Teessider living in Thailand has been named as the Mr Big behind a drugs conspiracy that […]
Indian phone thief stopped just in time at Bangkok airport
Indian phone thief stopped just in time at Bangkok airport Image: Daily News BANGKOK: — An Indian thief who stole a mobile phone was arrested as he was boarding a plane home. Ajindar Singh, 40, was apprehended by Suvarnabhumi airport officials after he was spotted on CCTV stealing the phone from a charging station at […]
“We still love Thailand” says US tourist after bag snatch and stabbing
BANGKOK: — A US girl said that she still loved Thailand even though she was stabbed during a bag snatch. The attack happened earlier last month as Brook Alexis Dross,22, was walking alone in Pahonyothin Soi 8 in northern Bangkok,reported tnamcot. And yesterday Brook and her mum came face to face with her attackers, a […]