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9 Nov 2022
Online visa extensions
The Immigration Bureau unveiled its Electronic Extension of Temporary Stay service on Tuesday to make it easier for expats to apply for visa extensions.
3 Sep 2022
New visa benefits
The labour minister says Thailand now has in place measures to lure wealthy foreigners and professionals as part of an effort to boost the economy. (Graphic)
21 Sep 2021
Expats open up on choices
Why do expats move abroad? According to the Expat Insider 2021 survey, 47% of working expats name their career as the most important reason for relocating to another country.
8 Jul 2021
Expats' costs rising in Asia
Asia dominates the list of the world's most costly cities for expatriates, despite significant shifts -- including a big drop of 11 points for Bangkok to 46th place -- according to the global human resources consultancy Mercer.
3 Jul 2020
Expat budget alert
Bangkok and Chiang Mai are among the 30 most expensive cities in Asia for expats, with Singapore leading the Southeast Asian region.
3 Jul 2018
Culture at heart of expat retention
While expats say salary is the most important element in the decision to work for an Asian company, culture is the most important factor in deciding to stay, says British recruiting firm Robert Walters.
13 Mar 2018
Expat advisers urged to factor in pollution
Mobility managers must take precautionary measures when assigning workers to highly polluted cities like Bangkok, Hong Kong and New Delhi, says Lee Quane, Asia director of ECA International.
7 Oct 2017
Digital work permit
The country has launched its first smartphone app allowing expats to lodge requests for work permits and have them approved.
15 Jul 2015
Expat apartment outlook good
The single-ownership expatriate standard apartment market in Bangkok is performing well despite competition from rental units in condominiums, according to CBRE, a leading property consultancy company.
31 May 2015
Love, marriage and the law
Love is a many-splendoured thing, as the old song goes. But like any other splendoured thing, once the government gets involved it becomes complicated.
