by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 15, 2024 | Bangkok, Crime, News, Thailand
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has unseated Srettha Thavisin from the post of prime minister, stating that he lacked integrity to hold the top government post because he appointed an unqualified person as one of his Cabinet members. The nine Constitutional...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 25, 2024 | News, Bangkok, Culture, Entertainment, Finland, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Bangkok has a new Finnish-owned bar. Mind you, not a regular one. Even the name – Paradise Beach Bar – promises something new and exotic. It doesn’t fail in that regard: the smooth salsa sounds, more than a mouthful of food, and exotic drinks will...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 15, 2024 | News, Bangkok, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Thailand has relaxed its rules to enter the kingdom via visa exemptions as part of measures to promote tourism and encourage longer stays, Interior Ministry spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul says. The directives took effect on Monday. The directives include a new...
by juuso | Jul 9, 2024 | Bangkok, Asia, Finland, Thailand
Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos has been appointed as the Head of Finland’s Embassy in Bangkok, effective September 1, 2024, by the President of the Republic. She brings a wealth of experience, currently serving as Finland’s Ambassador to Bulgaria since 2020...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 25, 2024 | Thailand, Bangkok, News, Reports, Tourism, Travel
Koh Samui is the best island and Bangkok the best city in Asia Pacific, according to Travel+Leisure, a leading travel and lifestyle magazine. The awards were based on votes from Travel+Leisure readers between January and March 2024. Samui Airport ranked fourth among...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 24, 2024 | Bangkok, Infrastructure, Investment, News, Thailand, Tourism
Thailand’s Cabinet has asked the Interior Ministry to amend the Condominium Act by increasing the foreign ownership limit from 49% to 75% and to amend the Land Act by allowing foreigners to lease land for 99 years, up from the current 50. However, although...
