Amnesty for illegal hotels

On June 12, 2019, the National Council for Peace and Order of Thailand (NCPO) issued Order No. 6/2562 on the temporary suspension of urban planning and local building control rules for the hospitality industry. The order also grants amnesty to hotel operators who did not comply with these rules previously. Read more...

Changes in the procedure of obtaining a retirement visa

Sensational news about tightening the rules for obtaining retirement visas frightened foreigners in retirement age (50 years +). In Pattaya, the immigration officers cannot answer the questions, how things will happen after the introduction of changes, that will come into force from March 1, 2019. Read more...


Tourists warned about the ban of electronic cigarettes in Thailand

The Excise Department of Thailand warned tourists about the fine for bringing electronic cigarettes for personal use or sale. Read more...

Smart Visa for foreign specialists: new conditions

The Board of Investment (BOI) announced a new Smart Visa for foreign experts. Read more...