The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has been assigned by the committee to make use of the 369 million baht from the bypass gas fund to reduce the fuel tariff (FT) for May through August, to subsidise the price of electricity for households which consume less than 200 units/month. Thailand
A proposal to reduce Thailand’s visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days may not address the real issues, according to recent discussion. The measure aims to prevent illegal work and misuse of the visa system, but there is limited evidence that the length of stay is the main
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) have announced a transition in how passengers pay for travel on the MRT system. Starting 1 June 2026, MRT and MRT Plus stored-value cards will no longer be accepted on the MRT Blue Line and
On February 5, 2026, Danes and their families once again gathered at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok to listen to Danes Worldwide and DTCC, who provided updates and the latest news on rules and legislation from Denmark relevant to Danes living abroad. The information evening was organized in collaboration
The Thai restaurant industry is facing a severe crisis, and more than 600,000 establishments have shuttered their doors in the past three years. Many restaurants have been unable to adapt to the changing market dynamics. Those clinging to traditional business models are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with
Thailand has announced it will halve the number of days foreign tourists can stay in the country without a visa from 60 days to 30. The move comes as the Southeast Asian nation clamps down on travellers exploiting the waiver to carry out illegal business activities, tourism and sports.
A new Danish welfare law, that took effect on 1 January 2025, mandates that individuals who fail to meet specific residency or employment requirements must participate in government-assigned work activities for up to 37 hours per week in order to receive financial assistance. The law is designed to promote
Receiving Pension/Income from Denmark? Are Your Danish Children born in Thailand or are You going back to Denmark with your family? On the 5 February 2025 Danes and their families were gathered at the Embassy of Denmark to learn more on issues such as family unification, Danish citizenship regulations
Denmark, Sweden and Norway has ended all the virus restrictions and declared COVID-19 as a disease that no longer poses a threat to the society. Indicating that omicron is less dangerous than earlier variants and the hospitalizations was declining, Denmark lifted all virus restrictions since 1 February 2022 including restricting