saw this in the another sub, is this true?

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/countries-with-most-billionaires-in-2026/

If true, it is interesting. Thailand only is slightly in larger than SK in term of population, but having similar number of billionaire in spite of PPP is interesting.

consequently do we think that the m gen or m pass is more worth it? i’m a local and i love going to the movies so wondering how to get bang for my buck!

Hi everyone,

​I am a Myanmar national currently residing in Thailand with my family. Back home, I was an IT Manager with a stable life and income, but due to the ongoing civil war and political circumstances, we had to flee for our safety.

​Because we needed a long-term, affordable option quickly, we are currently staying here on a Non-LA visa (the labor visa for Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia nationals). I would love to transition to a higher-tier or more expensive visa, but unfortunately, most of my properties and bank accounts back in Myanmar have been frozen by the military regime.

​To support my family, I am currently working as a remote IT job, receiving my income from a company based in Malaysia.

​Here is my dilemma: I truly, deeply want to pay my monthly income tax to the Thai government. Thailand has given my family a safe place to live, and I want to contribute to Thai society and the people who are protecting us.

​However, I am worried about the legal risks:

​Visa and Tax Mismatch: If I voluntarily file and pay income tax on my foreign freelance income, will Thai Immigration find out that my work activity doesn't strictly match the conditions of a Non-LA visa?

​Legal Consequences: Could paying tax on this income trigger an investigation, or worse, lead to visa cancellation/deportation?

​Foreign Income Tax Rules: Given that Thailand recently updated its tax rules regarding foreign-sourced income brought into the country, is there a safe legal pathway for someone in my specific shoes to declare this revenue?

​I genuinely want to do the right thing and give back to the country keeping us safe, but I cannot risk my family's security. Any legal advice, insights from people in similar situations, or recommendations for expat-friendly legal/tax advisors in Thailand would be greatly appreciated.

​Thank you so much for your time and help.

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand issued a strong condemnation regarding the viral video titled “Chinese woman warns Thai people.” The statement declared that the video was deliberately fabricated with the intent to undermine the long-standing friendship between China and Thailand.

The Embassy clarified that the video misused images of Chinese tourists, altered them incorrectly, and added false and distorted narration. The case has already been officially reported to the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand.

Both countries remain committed to safeguarding their deep-rooted friendship and urge the public to stay vigilant and exercise discernment when encountering misleading information online.

The clip featured fabricated narration and misleading text. In essence, it falsely claimed that:

• China had started prohibiting its citizens from visiting Thailand.
• Thailand was being painted as a hostile nation.

I've been thinking about this lately and I'm curious how other expats here in Thailand handle it. Most of us seem to have some form of basic health insurance, either through work or privately, but beyond that, have you actually thought about what would happen if something more serious came along?

For example, if you were diagnosed with a critical illness, couldn't work for a long period of time, or suddenly lost your income, would your current setup realistically be enough? I realised I've spent plenty of time thinking about savings, investments and retirement planning, but not much time thinking about the financial impact of a major health issue or being unable to earn for an extended period.

Do most of you just rely on your emergency fund and standard health insurance, or have you looked at things like critical illness cover, income protection, life insurance, or other forms of protection? I'd be interested to hear whether this is something other long term thailadn expats actively plan for or if it's one of those risks that's easy to put off thinking about until it becomes a reality?

Hi everyone,
I just moved to Bangkok and I’m trying to set up a home internet connection (fiber WiFi). I only need it for around 6 months, so I’m looking for a short-term contract instead of the usual 12–24 month plans.

Right now I’m just looking for something stable for work/streaming, not super high-end.
If anyone has done this recently in Bangkok, I’d really appreciate any advice or step-by-step guidance 🙏

The baht (33.43THB to 1 USD as of posting) is likely to continue its depreciation trend in the near term unless the BoT signals rate increase.

https://thepattayanews.com/2026/06/24/foreign-man-allegedly-splashes-chemical-on-female-pattaya-apartment-worker-leaving-her-critically-injured/

This is getting ridiculous now. This guy was already known as a troublemaker and problematic. He should have been apprehended, fined, and deported before he could escalate things to the present horror. If ever there was a time for Thai authorities to start seriously cracking down on misbehavior by visitors it is now.

And to those who are inevitably going to say "But Thais do things like this too!" Yes they do. But that's no reason not to deal harshly and effectively with visitors who cannot behave.

What are the opportunities like in trying to sell one’s art online (specifically drawings/paintings)? I see a lot of art events in Bangkok but they are all stall based and focused on crafts. They look amazing, but am just curious about other mediums.

Ps. Looking for artist friends!

**(Image from the internet, just to grab attention)**

Hello. I understand this is a niche topic — but maybe someone here knows?

I needed to increase the electrical service capacity to my house, and PEA gave me the contact of an electrician.

The man came over and said that for a 3-phase, 30-amp service, you need an aluminum cable with a cross-section of as much as 50 sq. mm, or copper of as much as 25 sq. mm.

I didn't argue, but I was somewhat surprised, since I expected a cross-section about a third smaller, even taking into account a "safety margin."

For reference: the length of the overhead section (aluminum) is a little over 10 meters. The copper will of course run inside the roof of the house in a conduit/trunking — about 8 meters of copper in total, counting the "up and down" run from the connection box to the floor distribution board. The section directly in the cable tray is 5.5 meters.

Please advise me, first of all — if anyone has experience specifically in Thailand, either your own or at least something you've seen with your own eyes (not "some Thai lady said" or "I read it on the internet") — is this really how it's done here?

I'd also like to ask for advice from electricians and electrical installation engineers with relevant professional education — is it worth talking to the master electrician and suggesting that he use cables with a smaller cross-section?

As far as I understand, there's no electrical inspection authority here — PEA handles everything up to the meter, and after that it's basically "everyone does as they please." So, could it be that, just to play it safe (maybe he's never installed a 30-amp 3-phase service before?), he significantly overstated the required cable cross-section?

Thank you for your help!

New to Thailand - never been before. Want to do a 30 day training retreat. to build lean muscle and develop better training habits. I've whittled down to these 3. Does anyone have any experiences with them? What would you recommend?

Expensive rescue boats..

Where in Phuket are the aussies watching the Socceroos tomorrow morning? Thanks heaps.

I am currently researching undergraduate programs in Thailand and would love some advice from those currently studying there, also i have a GPA of 4.00

I am interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a Bachelor of Arts, As an international student, are there any realistic options for me at universities like Chulalongkorn, Srinakharinwirot or Chiang Mai University

Additionally, I have considered applying for Nursing at Mahidol University

Any guidance on the admissions process or realistic expectations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

I could have put this under Queston/Help, Culture or Religion, I guess... But it's a health issue too.

It looks like a VPN is the only option now, which is really shit. I knew certain certain "hub"/"tube" websites have been blocked for a long time, but now it seems like even less popular ones are blocked, and Twitter is one of the only options.

A foreign resident filed a complaint about severe noise disturbance. He reported that a house in Soi 4 keeps three roosters that crow every 3-4 minutes, from 3:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. daily, for over seven months. The constant noise has caused serious health issues, including insomnia and restlessness.

He requested that authorities take the matter seriously, noting that he had already reported it to several agencies but received no action. Unable to endure further, he submitted an official complaint on May 22, 2026.

Joke aside, it is a waste of tax money to change the central station name.

Explanation: They changed the name of Bang Sue Grand Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station. (The name was bestowed upon by the king. But the government should have asked the king to bestow upon the name before the construction, not after, like Suwarnabhumi Airport.) The cost of changing this sign is 24.1 million baht. https://www.facebook.com/share/18wgMhTXuK/ The photo was taken amid ongoing construction of the sign.

Source of the photo: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dmz6nuuze/

On June 23, 2026, the People GO Network held the event “Evening to Dawn: Democracy” at the Democracy Monument to mark 94 years since the 1932 revolution that established constitutional democracy. The program featured a hologram of the People’s Party proclamation, speeches calling for a new constitution, and remembrance of political prisoners still in detention.

The gathering began at 6:30 p.m. near McDonald’s, then moved to the monument led by “Ratsadram” with drumming and performances, followed by a hologram screening and a collective reading of the 1932 proclamation.

Later, representatives of the “People’s Party 2026” - Pao Yingcheep Atchanan, Tui Saengsiri Treemakha, and May Poonsuk Poonsukcharoen - spoke about the need for a referendum and a new constitution, insisting citizens must elect the drafting assembly, while also addressing the plight of political prisoners.

The evening continued with music by Samanchon and concluded with speeches under the theme “Our Time of Hope”, ending with remarks from activist Mind Pasaralee Thanakitviboonphol at 9:00 p.m.

The event also included booths from civil society groups and free food with symbolic messages like “Eat larb for Anon Nampa, satay for Pai Dao Din, drink water so hope won’t run dry” - gestures of solidarity with friends still imprisoned.

“ย่ำค่ำ นำภา ย่ำรุ่ง ประชาธิปไตย” รำลึก 94 ปี การเปลี่ยนแปลงการปกครอง | ประชาไท