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Thinking about moving to Thailand? Already living here but still discovering new things every day? The Thailand Expat Guide 2026 is now available, bringing together practical advice, local insights, …
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Police in Patong have arrested a 37-year-old Icelandic man accused of attempting to steal a handbag from a female taxi driver while she was taking him to his hotel, Khaosod …
Icelandic tourist arrested after alleged robbery attempt in Phuket taxi Read More
Thailand’s higher airport departure fee for international travellers came into effect this weekend on Saturday 20 June. The passenger service charge for international departures has increased from 730 baht to …
Thailand’s higher airport fee has now taken effect Read More
Manila will host the final stop of Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson’s touring exhibition Your curious journey, opening this July. The exhibition will be hosted at the Museum of Contemporary Art …
Manila to mark final stop of Olafur Eliasson’s touring exhibition Read More
The 2026 Global Peace Index shows that global peace continues to be concentrated in a relatively small group of stable countries, with Northern Europe and parts of the Asia-Pacific region …
World’s most peaceful countries 2026: Iceland and Singapore in top 10 Read More
After more than two weeks without any contact, an Icelandic man who disappeared in Thailand has been located in immigration detention in Bangkok, Icelandic media Rúv reports. Sindri Freyr Jensson …
Missing Icelander found in immigration detention in Bangkok Read More
An Icelandic man has been reported missing in Pattaya, with family members asking for public help to find him. According to a post shared by his sister in the Facebook …
Icelander reported missing in Pattaya Read More
Vietnam has introduced new health quarantine rules for people entering, leaving or transiting through the country, with the measures taking effect from 1 July. Under the new decree, travellers may …
Vietnam introduces new health quarantine rules for travellers Read More
The European Union has adopted new Schengen visa facilitation rules for Thai nationals living in Thailand, making it easier for frequent travellers to obtain long-term multiple-entry visas for Europe. Under …
EU introduces easier long-term Schengen visas for Thai travellers Read More
Thailand’s cabinet has approved proposed changes to the Foreign Business Act aimed at making it easier for foreign companies to operate in the country, Thai Enquirer reports. The changes allow …
Thailand approves foreign business changes Read More