Thailand’s Employee Welfare Fund (EWF) is set to commence on 1 January 2027, marking a significant development in the country’s employee protection framework. With the implementing Royal Decree and Ministerial Regulations published in the Royal Gazette Win September 2025, employers now have a clear legal basis to prepare for
Denmark, Greenland and USA have struck a landmark deal over Greenland’s security, ending a tense diplomatic standoff triggered by President Donald Trump’s threats to take the territory by force. NATO hailed the agreement as a stabilizing move for the region. Trump announced that Denmark will grant the US “permanent
In the lead-up to Why Hua Hin? The Hua Hin Expo 2026, Hua Hin Today and our community partners are organising a series of activities designed to help residents and visitors discover more of what Hua Hin has to offer. From trails and cycling to local food, wellness, nightlife
Thailand is emerging as a leading food and agriculture hub in ASEAN, creating exciting opportunities for Danish companies. With more than 9,000 food processing companies, a strong agricultural export industry, and growing demand for advanced technology, Thailand is looking for innovative solutions in agricultural machinery, food processing, healthy ingredients,
People in northern Thailand can now apply for Danish visas in Chiang Mai, following the opening of a new VFS Global–operated visa application centre on 1 September 2026. The centre, located at 91 Siripanich, 1B Floor, Huaykaew Road, Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai, is open Mondays and Thursdays from 08:00–16:00,
The regulations for applying for a DTV Visa at the Embassy of Thailand in your land of residence has just been updated including more restrictive measures. One of the new requirements is a criminal record clearance certificate, and evidence showing proof of permanent residence. For Danish citizens, updates about
Thailand has formally removed the foreign business licence requirement for seven specified service activities, under a new ministerial regulation published by the Royal Gazette on 3 September 2026. The regulation, titled the Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Service Businesses Not Requiring Permission for Foreigners to Operate Businesses (No. 5) B.E. 2569,
Thailand is set to implement a major change to its visa‑free entry policy, reducing the permitted stay for eligible travelers from 60 days to 30 days. The revised rules, recently approved by the government, have now been submitted to the Royal Gazette for publication and will take effect 15
The Henley Passport Index is an annual global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom allowed by those countries' ordinary passports for their citizens. The index was created by Christian Kälin and launched in 2005 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index. Its name was changed to Henley