Thailand News

Thailand is enhancing its railway tourism offerings, integrating local products and food inspired by a Japanese community-based model to strengthen its rail network and support local economies. This initiative provides British expats with new domestic tra…

Many British expats in Thailand face potential health insurance issues due to age limits on domestic policies, with renewals often ceasing between 75 and 80. International providers offer alternatives with no upper age limit and guaranteed renewability.

Pattaya is implementing a year-round calendar of over 50 major events, which will lead to increased crowds, traffic congestion, higher accommodation demand, and potential strain on local services, impacting British expats and residents.

Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand passed away on 11 June 2026, initiating a period of national mourning. She was recognised for her work in social change, legal reform, and disaster relief efforts.

Phuket's Banana Beach has been ranked sixth globally in TripAdvisor's 2026 Travellers' Choice Awards for Best Beaches. This recognition highlights its transformation with new facilities and diverse visitor experiences, impacting British expats in Thailand…

Bangkok has been ranked the world's second-best food city by Time Out, based on feedback from over 24,000 global residents and editors. The city offers a diverse and affordable food scene, from street food to fine dining.

Thailand's education sector is actively exploring enhanced collaboration between international and local schools, a development with significant implications for British expatriates. Initiatives aim to share best practices and facilities, potentially offe…

Thailand faces a heightened risk of significant flooding, with a particularly high-risk period projected between 2030 and 2034. Bangkok, in the Chao Phraya River basin, now experiences severe flooding almost annually due to global warming and urban develo…

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings across parts of the Pacific region. Thailand was not subject to any tsunami warnings.