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.
Data collected by the Pattaya Mail and feedback provided to Facebook groups strongly suggest that each TRD office is interpreting the rules in its own way. In Bangkok, several expats showed detailed financial paperwork and were told nothing (or just 3,000-4,000 baht) to pay. In Chonburi, some assessments have
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
For the second year in a row, Denmark holds the top position in the FM Resilience Index, an annual ranking that measures the resilience of business environments across 130 countries and territories. The index, which is widely used by insurers, risk managers, and businesses, includes in its 2025 edition
Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the internet-based phone and video service that was once the dominant way of staying connected in the mid-2000s. Skype will “no longer be available” to use starting on 5th May, telling users that their log-in information can be used on Microsoft Teams’ free tier
Index Living Mall is expanding its business diversification strategy in Thailand by acquiring the exclusive franchise rights for Flying Tiger Copenhagen, the well-known Danish lifestyle retail brand. This move will bring creative and affordable lifestyle products to Thai shoppers, further strengthening Index Living Mall’s and Danish design's presence in
Danish nationals born outside Denmark may lose their Danish nationality on attaining the age of 22, unless they apply between the age of 20 and 22 to retain it. It is important to apply for the retention of Danish citizenship before turning 22. There are also several documents required,
In 2024 Denmark scored a first place out of 180 countries while Thailand has dropped down as investigated and ranked by Transparency International. The index evaluates 180 countries and territories based on expert and business perceptions of public sector corruption. The CPI uses a scale from 0 to 100,
Foreign national in Thailand are encountering increased difficulties when trying to open bank accounts, following a new crackdown aimed at combating financial crime. This development is part of a broader initiative by the Thai government, led by the Bank of Thailand, targeting mule accounts linked to fraud and money