With the reopening on November 1, the government has not sought to welcome again all travelers who wish to come to Thailand. Instead, they focused narrowly on attracting ‘good’ tourists, attempting to lure wealthy investors and retirees to pour money into Thailand, while often pushing out moderate and moderate tourists. …
Read More »FEATURE-‘What about us?’ Low-budget Thai businesses fear premiums …
* Thailand and Indonesia look to “high quality” tourists for reopening * Budget hotels, restaurants fear being left out * Richer tourists harm the environment and the economy more By Rina Chandran CHIANG MAI, Thailand, October 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The old town of Chiang Mai in Thailand is …
Read More »Immigration Opportunities in Thailand – The Benefits of Elite Visas in Thailand – Immigration
To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. The Thailand Elite program, offers a simple and effective solution to the more traditional permits otherwise required to reside in Thailand for the long term. It was specifically set up to cater to foreigners looking for an efficient and transparent …
Read More »“Be Brave” party sets official policy for the party of the governor-elect of Phuket
PHUKET: The recently formed Kla Party (âBrave Partyâ) has made Phuket more self-reliant, with the people of Phuket able to elect their own official governor’s party policy. The news was announced by key party member Korn Chatikavanij in Phuket on Saturday, October 9. Mr Korn, a former Democratic Party member …
Read More »Demand for travel insurance will increase
Travel insurance confusion The demand for travel insurance is expected to grow at a sustained rate from 2021. Forecasters expect the market to grow from US $ 12.61 billion over the next four years to US $ 40 billion over the next four years. next seven years. Despite the growing …
Read More »Thailand to develop ‘Cryptourism’, plans to issue utility token – Bitcoin News
Looking for ways to heal its pandemic-stricken travel industry, Thailand now recognizes an opportunity to tap into a growing market of cryptocurrency holders. Fostering an “atmosphere of crypto-tourism” is what the country’s tourism agency intends to do, including minting a new token and making bitcoin card payments easier. Thailand Tourism …
Read More »No retreat for Siem Reap spiritual center
Even spiritual guidance cannot lift the spirits of the people of Temple Town, trapped in a city that Khmer time reported this week, as it “falters under the double whammy of Covid 19, with many parts, especially the city center, being turned into a ghost town due to road works”. …
Read More »Belize is the new Bahamas says article in The Escape Home
Views : 357 Posted: Wednesday, September 29, 2021. 11:34 a.m. CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: An article in the September issue of The escape house, “a newsletter for second home owners and those who want to be,” says Belize is the new Bahamas. The article tells the story of Angie …
Read More »Plans for digital or crypto assets – the TAT Coin – to develop tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand plans to enter the world of digital assets by launching its own tourism-based utility token called TAT Coin. Crypto is often seen as the way of the future, and traders are seen as high-value, high-spending tourists, especially those who work as digital nomads and stay …
Read More »Traveling the World as Gay Digital Nomads – KION546
Francesca Street, CNN Ignacio Nieto Carvajal and Miguel Piñas RodrÃguez met by chance at a gay bar in Madrid, shortly after Nieto Carvajal moved to the Spanish capital for work. Nieto Carvajal almost didn’t go out that night, but he says he’s very glad he did. “With Miguel, it was …
Read More »Traveling the world as gay digital nomads
(CNN) – Ignacio Nieto Carvajal and Miguel Piñas RodrÃguez met by chance at a gay bar in Madrid, shortly after Nieto Carvajal moved to the Spanish capital for work. Nieto Carvajal almost didn’t go out that night, but he says he’s very glad he did. “With Miguel, it was love …
Read More »Thailand: “Cryptourism” on the agenda as agency plans to launch TAT Coin
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the tourism sector has been hit hard by the severe closures imposed around the world. In a bid to boost its tourism industry, Thailand is now looking to take the crypto route to get the sector back in order. According to recent reports, the Tourism …
Read More »The Thai Tourist Board offers a cryptographic token to promote “Cryptourism”
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to launch its own cryptocurrency to make the Kingdom more attractive to tourists and crypto investors. The TAT Coin was launched by the Tourism Board of Thailand, which aims to capitalize on a growing number of cryptocurrency holders and investors. The agency is …
Read More »From the most bourgeois travelers to the most procrastinators, KAYAK maps America’s travel habits by state
KAYAK reveals how different travel habits are in the United States STAMFORD, Connecticut., September 29, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The travel landscape has changed dramatically over the past year. How, when and what Americans want to travel has changed. To better understand these changing preferences, KAYAK, the world’s leading …
Read More »TAT plans to launch its own utility token
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) pioneered the idea of ââlaunching its own utility token – the TAT Coin – to capitalize on a growing market of cryptocurrency holders, but must first consider regulations and viability. relevant before you start. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said TAT is currently in talks …
Read More »Is the dream of the digital nomad dead?
Join Lauren Razavi on stage at TNW 2021 while hosting a panel on âHustle Culture and the Burnout Generationâ. With the closure of borders and the rise of remote working, the rules of the game changed overnight. For digital nomads, this has brought unexpected challenges – and new opportunities. Closed …
Read More »Belize could be the new Bahamas for vacation homes
This article is reproduced with permission from The escape house, a newsletter for secondary owners and those who want to be. Subscribe here. © 2021. All rights reserved. Angie Mclean has traveled everywhere in search of a place to call home once her children grow up. She first visited Cuenca, …
Read More »There is a secret to a successful trip. It is also the secret of a successful life. / LGBTQ Nation
Michael and I are a longtime couple, and we are also digital nomads, traveling the world indefinitely for four years now. A few weeks ago when Michael and I were living in Sibiu, Romania, I suggested that he and I go for a hike in the national park on the …
Read More »Company seeks incentives to stimulate foreign demand
The Phuket sandbox will help revive the residential market in the province next year, but a local trade body is calling on the government to provide one-stop services and incentives to boost demand from overseas buyers. Thanusak Phungdet, chairman of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce, said many foreign buyers are …
Read More »Costa Rica is recognized as the best health destination in the …
(MENAFN – The Costa Rica News) By STAFF TCRN September 18, 2021 5 0 Share Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Email Must Read Health PERSONNEL TCRN – September 18, 2021 Learn about the properties of tea and its health benefits PERSONNEL TCRN travel – September 18, 2021 Costa Rica is recognized …
Read More »Top 10 sustainable places in the world
Traveling is not only about seeing the wonders of the earth, but also about understanding our impact on it. More and more frequently, people seek to move from being a âtouristâ to that of a âconscious travelerâ by finding ways to maximize the positive impacts on the places they visit. …
Read More »Thailand to offer 10-year visas to ‘wealthy citizens of the world’
Updates from Thailand Sign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to hear about news from Thailand. Thailand aims to attract up to 1 million wealthy residents and take advantage of telecommuting professionals uprooted by Covid-19 by offering long-term visas to foreigners who invest $ 250,000 to $ …
Read More »The best seaside towns in Thailand for work and life
Living and working in Thailand is not only possible, but many who land in this beautiful country on vacation decide to stay for the long term. So those who love live by the beach, can find our list of the best beaches towns to live and work in the Kingdom. …
Read More »Thailand urges wealthy expats to boost economy
BANGKOK (Bangkok Post) – The firm has given the green light to an economic stimulus and investment promotion plan aimed at attracting wealthy foreigners and highly qualified professionals from abroad to help revive the economy after Covid-19. Benefits of the package include a 10-year Thai visa not only for approved …
Read More »What to do in Ari, one of Bangkok’s coolest neighborhoods
Mid-Century Villas and Affordable Apartments in Ari, an area just south of Bangkok’s fun-filled Chatuchak Weekend Market, is home to longtime artists who have settled there to open galleries of art and beer gardens along its leafy roads. But in recent years, a younger generation has arrived, adding photogenic matcha …
Read More »Chulabhorn Royal Academy purchases 8 million doses of Moderna to use as boosters
The Chulabhorn Royal Academy has announced that it will purchase 8 million doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, to be administered as a booster in 2022. The ARC is one of the 5 agencies authorized to procure alternative Covid-19 vaccines and has already purchased supplies of the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine. …
Read More »Debates rage on the five future scenarios for Pattaya
Pattaya is changing, but how exactly is a matter of dispute. The virus pandemic has certainly put pressure on what Pattaya will look like in two or five years. Screenings range from the ghost town scenario to an upscale business hub to rival Miami in the United States. Here are …
Read More »Vaccine snobbish travelers flock to Guam for sun, sea and photos
A woman walks her dog on a beach in Tamuning, where more businesses are reopening due to Guam’s vaccination campaign and vaccine tourism. (Lyric Li / The Washington Post) Passport: check. Coronavirus test: negative. Temperature: normal. Wearing an N95 mask and face shield, Jimmy Lin dragged his bag full of …
Read More »Are expats tempted by Thailand?
When Brits think about retiring or moving abroad, more often than not, picturesque landscapes of beaches with cloudless skies are cited as their desired features. While the usual suspects of Spain, Portugal, France and Italy still top the list, many have looked further for a place in the sun. And …
Read More »How to date a digital nomad: a simple guide
I’ve been living the digital nomad lifestyle since before the phrase was coined. Back when I started Airbnb was still relegated to only a handful of cities, reliable Wi-Fi was still the exception rather than the rule, and Zoom was just a noise that people did to express speed. It …
Read More »Bangkok ranked # 1 of the best “working” cities in the world, Phuket # 10
Bangkok was ranked as the first city in the world for a âworkationâ – a coat rack combining work and vacation – with Phuket also ranking in the top 10. The two Thai destinations were ranked among the best cities in the world where people can. to surrender. a break …
Read More »Bangkok named best city for digital nomads
BANGKOK (The Nation / Asia News Network): Bangkok took first place as one of the best cities for a âworkationâ in a survey conducted by the German rental search engine Holidu. A “job” is a journey where one can travel to a new destination and work from there. This allows …
Read More »The Rosewood Bangkok, a hotel for the injured COVID
The architecturally distinctive 30-story Rosewood Bangkok Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, is among the struggling hotel companies hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions on international travel have almost frozen the flow of tourist traffic. “Rosewood staff were made aware of the closure announcement on Tuesday,” said a representative for the …
Read More »John Spencer Ellis’ digital nomadic lifestyle is here to revolutionize the lives of those who want to escape the rat race
Aug 25, 2021 – Martin Management Group LLC, founded by John Spencer Ellis, is here to help quit the 9 to 5 race and enjoy a successful digital nomad life through their own business. John’s program, Online Expert Empire, is a complete turnkey system to help people become digital nomads …
Read More »John Spencer Ellis’ digital nomad lifestyle is here to revolutionize the lives of those who want to escape the rat race
Aug 25, 2021 – Martin Management Group LLC, founded by John Spencer Ellis, is here to help quit the 9 to 5 race and enjoy a successful digital nomadic life through their own business. John’s program, Online Expert Empire, is a complete turnkey system to help people become digital nomads …
Read More »PBS ‘Future Of Work’ series features the new ‘Precariat’ – people moving from gig to gig – digital nomads and other rapidly growing professional trends
The digital nomad is working on a beautiful beach on a bright sunny day getty A new PBS series, the The future of work, starting in September, highlights rapidly changing trends in the way Americans will practice their trade. The six episode docuseries delve deeply into the “accelerating pace of …
Read More »Airbnb Launches New WiFi Speed Tool to Keep Customers Connected
Customers want peace of mind that the place they are staying can meet their connected needs. Bangkok, Thailand – More Thais are working from home than ever due to the pandemic. The lines between life and travel have become blurred, and with a new adaptability to work remotely while traveling, …
Read More »Digital nomad? That’s all you need to know about the new law
QCOSTARICA – This week the law to attract digital nomads to Costa Rica, promote tourism and create jobs was enacted Digital nomads are long-stay tourists who will be able to live and work temporarily in the country while generating jobs and productive chains. The aim is to attract this particular …
Read More »Tips for getting started as a digital nomad
It’s easier than you think. Share this article For remote workers seeking inspiration in new spaces, jumping from country to country with nothing but a laptop bag and suitcase is the ultimate lifestyle hack. Known as ‘digital nomads’, these errant workers often travel full time while earning money part time. …
Read More »SL offers $ 600 for a digital nomad visa
Visa valid for one year: Ministry of TourismSeptember 7th campaign to promote digital tourism in the Middle East. BY Cassendra Doole The visa fee for the recently approved Digital Nomad Visa will be $ 600, according to Tourism Department sources. Ministry sources, addressing Morning business said the government has made …
Read More »The 5 best SHA Plus certified hotels in Bangkok
that of Bangkok SHA Plus certified hotels have definitely understood that they can provide a great stay for those facing mandatory alternative state quarantines. Here these hotels are classified from 4 to 5 stars, with their atmosphere and their amenities serving as a high-end home for the duration of your …
Read More »Strengthening Internet connectivity to attract digital nomads to Costa Rica
Costa Rica tourist destination It is located in coastal and mountainous areas where access is not always stable and fast. Digital nomads Longer stay, transport, food, laundry, education, Visits, Beauty services, accommodation, etc. Despite the fact that digital nomads who decide to work from home from Costa Rica will enjoy …
Read More »Five Ways to Turn Bali into a ‘Zoom Island’ for Teleworkers Around the World
The Indonesian government recently announced its intention to send 8,000 officials based in Jakarta working remotely in Bali to help the tourism-dependent economy rebound from the pandemic. If the government succeeds in completely vaccinating the people of Bali, the idea makes some sense. Hotels and restaurants are struggling to survive. …
Read More »New ways of working anywhere in the world
Matt Haynes anticipated a great route around the world when he decided to become a digital nomad in January 2020. The 32-year-old marketing consultant from York, England is said to be working remotely, spending a few weeks each in Bali, Thailand, a few cities in Eastern Europe and beyond. Instead, …
Read More »What is it like to live and work in Thailand
Thailand is a country that comes up a lot in travel discussions. It seems to have a reputation as a tropical party paradise. A place where you can do things that you couldn’t do at home. And the association with the sex trade always comes back. We get this picture …
Read More »Tokyo and Singapore follow Melbourne in the ranking of “digital nomads”
SINGAPORE – The COVID-19 pandemic has proven that for many it is possible to work just about anywhere with an internet connection. A new ranking, however, shows that some places offer more benefits for “digital nomads” looking to do their jobs or freelance abroad – whenever border restrictions allow. Asian …
Read More »Grapevine: Strangers Last – July 2, 2021
Sandbox FuturesThe real point about Thai sandboxes (no quarantine for fully vaccinated foreigners visiting certain resorts here) is not whether Thailand is open and ready to receive them. The question is whether foreign tourists will actually want to come here given that several governments (UK and US to begin with) …
Read More »Future Shopper 2021 Report Says Thailand Top Online Shoppers List
Wunderman Thompson, a global marketing communications agency, the Future Shopper 2021 report claims Thais world leader in online shopping following a change in behavior during the pandemic as people move into electronic markets. This was pointed out in the company report Future buyer 2021, a global survey of 28,000 respondents …
Read More »Latest coronavirus: German minister calls UEFA irresponsible to allow UK to host Euro 2020 final
Coronavirus cases in the UK are accelerating more in those vaccinated compared to those who have received no protection against Covid-19 while the latest figures show infections among the unvaccinated three times higher. The Zoe Covid study, which is based on 1 million weekly reports from a symptom-tracking app, estimated …
Read More »The angle of immigration on digital nomads – opportunities and risks of a future way of working
One of the biggest changes that technology has made in the way we work is the rise of the concept of Digital Nomad. For most people with a general understanding of the concept, it conjures up images of sitting in a seaside bar, enjoying some of the world’s most idyllic …
Read More »How to travel abroad by telecommuting
New travel agencies make it easier for remote workers to live and work abroad without long-term commitments. “Jobs” are on the rise, with 74% of Americans who work from home saying they would consider taking one, according to a report published in March by the Harris poll. But rather than …
Read More »Bali plans 5-year visa program for digital nomads as island stalls reopen
Digital nomads in Bali will be granted a 5-year visa, according to the Indonesian Minister of Tourism. The government is waiting for the Covid-19 situation to improve before reopening the island to foreign tourists. To revive the tourist island’s economy after the pandemic, tourism officials hope to attract more digital …
Read More »Bali delays reopening but plans 5-year visas for digital nomads
Fish swim in a coral reef garden in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, May 28, 2021 (Reuters file photo) JAKARTA: The Indonesian government will wait for Covid-19 cases to decrease significantly before opening Bali to foreign tourists, the country’s tourism minister said in an interview, adding that digital nomads would be …
Read More »Becoming a “digital nomad”: the next step for teleworking?
A view from a beach hammock, poolside chair or coffee table, along with a laptop. It’s the popular image of what it’s like to be a “digital nomad” – the millennial tech-savvy freelancer and globetrotter. For many ordinary office workers in 2021, working remotely in scenic locations is no longer …
Read More »Advantages, disadvantages and common uses
Teleworker. Remote worker. There are quite a few names that describe people who work from home. And more recently, there is another: the digital nomad. Digital nomads are people who work virtually, and often from various locations, even around the world. So one day you might be working from your …
Read More »Coworking facilities struggle through restrictions
With the pandemic complicating the movement and forcing many employees to work from home more often, coworking space operators in Vietnam are taking advantage of this time to improve their interiors and services, while trying to continue their expansion. Coworking space providers like WeWork face significant losses during the pandemic. …
Read More »Bali hoteliers plan to reopen at the end of July – no specific date yet but ‘we’re ready’, says BHA chief
HOTELIERS in Bali are eagerly awaiting their moment in the sun while closely following the progress of their ASEAN counterparts in Thailand, who are set to launch the Phuket Sandbox program on July 1. While no official reopening date has been confirmed for Bali, there is plenty of speculation it …
Read More »Asean news headlines at 9 p.m. on Friday June 18
Malaysia: Covid-19: 6,440 new cases Friday (June 18) Sunway University ranked best private university in Malaysia FDI at its lowest since 2009 due to pandemic National Budget Office: a more secure economy to open in stages Ismail Sabri: 106 factories ordered to close for non-compliance with SOPs Minister of the …
Read More »Sri Lanka ranked second for digital nomads in 2021
Sri Lanka was ranked second, ahead of Singapore and several other countries, for digital nomads in 2021 by influential French travel and tourism operator Club Med. Thailand was ranked first in the survey. Club Med said that due to the increase in home working and the farewell to cramped daily …
Read More »Thai expats desperately seek Covid-19 insurance with mixed results
Even after vaccination, some expats may need Covid insurance to renew their visas. The recent Thai Cabinet decision to “in principle” approve mandatory Covid insurance of at least 3 million baht (US $ 100,000) when extending annual O / A visas to Thai immigration has certainly placed the cat among …
Read More »Inside Thailand’s “Phuket Sandbox” plan which will open to tourism by July 1
Thailand is set to open its best party island, Phuket, to all vaccinated travelers by July 1. International tourists will be able to enter Phuket without quarantine and travel to other parts of Thailand if they stay in Phuket for at least 14 days. The launch depends on whether Phuket …
Read More »Is the Large Digital Nomadic Workforce Really Coming?
And even among the well-paid white workers in the knowledge economy who make up the majority of teleworkers, the only people who could really become digital nomads – who may live in a remote location and then come to the office once or twice a quarter – are senior executives, …
Read More »What to consider when looking for a coworking space abroad
By opting for a local operator as opposed to a larger brand like WeWork, Zoku or Outside, digital nomads can ensure that their money goes into the local economy rather than an international business. Yet Razavi warns that locally owned co-working spaces aren’t automatically better. Making responsible decisions about where …
Read More »Need a place to stay? Airbnb is looking for 12 people to live anywhere for a year
Through Clinton moodley 17h ago Share this article: ShareTweeterShareShareShareE-mailShare Airbnb properties are hot commodities these days – from stunning beach villas to hidden condos and ultra-luxurious luxury properties. Airbnb is now looking for 12 people to âLive Anywhere on Airbnbâ for a year. The company is looking for remote workers, …
Read More »Thailand offers among other things a digital nomad visa for the benefit of expatriates and the economy
Thailand has always been a favorite with long-term travelers, and staying in the country longer can just get easier. As the country was recently elected the best place to live for digital nomads, allowing these workers to stay may be the key to stimulating the economy. With pristine beaches, cheap …
Read More »Airbnb offers Irish people a ‘unique opportunity’ to live anywhere for a year
If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that most of us can work remotely and don’t have to commute for hours a week to the office. Containment has also shown us what we value most in life: our health, family, friends and freedoms, especially when we are confined …
Read More »Thailand targets digital nomads to boost tourism
Share the article Last update 10 hours ago While most of us will be happy to see the reverse at the first opportunity, the pandemic has taught us many lessons and made many people think about how they want to live their lives. Being forced to work from home a …
Read More »The Ministry of Finance challenges the tax reduction proposal for holders of a new long-stay visa
A proposal to introduce a long-stay visa for 4 target groups of foreigners has already encountered a problem, with the finance ministry pushing back a suggested tax rate of 17% on local income. The ministry argues that the reduced rate will affect government revenue. Under the proposal, wealthy foreign nationals …
Read More »Surf’s Up: How This Khao Lak Club Rides The Waves To Serve The Local Community
Since last March, Khao Lak has been a ghost town, with the exception of a stretch of beach. After vacant beach resorts and rows of closed restaurants in Bang La On and Bang Niang, Pakarang Beach is teeming with surfers. From dawn to dusk, tanned bodies glide over flowing water …
Read More »TAT offers relaxed restrictions and 10-year visa to key groups
Perhaps tired of the small, piecemeal steps to attract tourists while missing the big picture, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has come up with a comprehensive plan to give 4 target groups easy access to live, work and thrive in Thailand for a decade at a time. The sweeping proposal …
Read More »Digital Nomad 101 – Everything You Wanted To Know Living This Lifestyle
The urge to break free and take a temporary respite from our daily obligations is probably the height of every individual. How to throw caution to the winds and set out to cross the planet, however, depends on the individual. Having said that, one way to achieve the goal of …
Read More »Approval of the first stage of the reopening of Phuket Sandbox on July 1
It’s official, in a way. After months of debating whether this will really happen, the Center for Economic Situation Administration has officially approved the Phuket Sandbox plan, an important step forward. The announcement, made at the end of the afternoon, appears to answer the often-asked question of whether the sandbox …
Read More »Hello Thailand | Man behind sandbox, vaccine rollout, thousands of restaurants suffer
It’s official, in a way. After months of debating whether this will really happen, the Center for Economic Situation Administration has officially approved the Phuket Sandbox plan, an important step forward. The announcement, made at the end of the afternoon, appears to answer the often-asked question of whether the sandbox …
Read More »COVID UPDATE Friday: 2,631 new cases and 31 deaths, provincial totals
2,631 new cases of Covid-19 and 31 coronavirus-related deaths were reported today by the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration. Since April 1, the last wave of infections in Thailand, the CCSA has recorded 143,116 Covid-19 infections and 1,083 deaths. In total, there have been 171,979 Covid infections and 1,177 Covid-related …
Read More »Emirates and Etihad announce flights to Phuket in July
Supporting the reopening of Phuket, Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways both announced the resumption of flights in July. Etihad Airways will resume flights from the UAE capital Abu Dhabi on July 1, while Emirates Airlines will resume flights from Dubai on July 2. Qatar Airways announced yesterday that it would …
Read More »What inspired digital nomads to flee major U.S. cities may spur legions of remote workers to do the same
If one thing is clear about working remotely, it’s this: Many people prefer it and don’t want their bosses to take it away from them. When the pandemic forced office workers into lockdown and prevented them from spending time in person with their colleagues, they almost immediately realized that they …
Read More »A Dundee graduate’s plan to become a ‘digital nomad’
A Duncan of Jordanstone graduate from Fife and his partner plan to become ‘digital nomads’. Alicia Storie and her Danish boyfriend Hasse Simonsen convert a minivan to a motorhome and plan to travel the country, working in some of Scotland’s most remote and picturesque places. The couple met in London …
Read More »Thailand News Today | BKK clubs deny responsibility, Sinopharm for Thailand, 2,455 cases | May 26
Following arrests in Australia and South Korea involving large shipments of methamphetamine from Thailand, the Justice Department is working with foreign agencies to investigate transnational drug trafficking with routes to Thailand, the Justice Department said. Minister Somsak Thepsuthin. Last month, more than 300 kilograms of methamphetamine worth 2.29 billion baht …
Read More »Tech organizations join forces to fight the Covid-19 pandemic
Dozens of tech organizations have pledged to provide digital solutions as they join the effort to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Dozens of tech organizations, in coordination with the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT) and the Medical Council of Thailand (TMC), have committed to providing digital solutions and infrastructure as they …
Read More »Construction begins on Cross Vibe Bangkok Udomsuk station
Foundation stone ceremony Cross Vibe Bangkok Udomsuk Metro Station Despite the challenges the pandemic has brought to the hospitality industry, Cross Hotels & Resorts has earned the trust of new and existing owners. Bangkok, Thailand – The ‘Foundation Stone Ceremony’ was held to commemorate the start of construction on the …
Read More »Australian arrested in southern Thailand on suspicion of international criminal activity
Royal Thai Armed Forces officers arrested an Australian national in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat on suspicion of international criminal activity. Samuel James Norton Cook, 47, was arrested when his Toyota car was pulled over Monday evening in the Nai Muang sub-district. Security forces officers cooperating with immigration …
Read More »Will nomadic avocados become a thing? | Notice
Nomads are considered by some to be primitive peoples, escaping the restrictions and advantages of a sedentary society. From this perspective, progress comes with regulation. Some are calling for nomadism to be eradicated, perhaps for the benefit of the nomads themselves, or perhaps for the benefit of the sedentary, or …
Read More »Phuket police search for foreigners seen drinking beer at restaurant
Is Thailand the best country in the world for digital nomads? Some think so. French travel and tourism operator Club Med recently conducted a study and found that Thailand tops the list of the best countries for digital nomads with Phuket as the number one ‘city’ to live in while …
Read More »Thai prison inmates will be vaccinated against Covid-19 next month
All prisoners in Thai prisons will be vaccinated against Covid-19 from next month. The announcement of the national prison vaccination campaign follows epidemics this week which infected nearly 3,000 inmates in 2 prisons in Bangkok. There have also been epidemics in the prisons of Chiang Mai and the southern province …
Read More »Is Thailand the Best Country for Digital Nomads?
Is Thailand the best country in the world for digital nomads? Some think so. French travel and tourism operator Club Med recently conducted a study and found that Thailand tops the list of the best countries for digital nomads with Phuket as the number one ‘city’ to live in while …
Read More »Top 10 destinations to live and work as a digital nomad in 2021
As more of us work remotely even as restrictions begin to ease in some countries, the idea of ââswapping the sofa for a sandy beach is becoming more and more appealing. The nomadic digital lifestyle is now a more accessible choice as technology helps keep people connected, wherever they are …
Read More »How COVID-19 has changed the way we travel
This story is part of The Road Ahead, a series that examines the future of travel and how we will experience the world after the pandemic. Over the past decades, the world has felt more and more accessible. In the 1990s, led by RyanAir and EasyJet, low cost airlines began …
Read More »Estonia offers local electronic residence option
Mr. Haav says Bangkok is an important center for business and finance in ASEAN. Estonia has chosen Bangkok as one of the four new global destinations where Thai business owners and digital nomads who want to expand their reach into the European market can get an Estonian e-residency card after …
Read More »Thai embassies abroad update visa guidelines for foreigners
Visas, extensions and reports dominate the life of most visitors to Thailand. Many Thai embassies, especially those based in the EU and UK, are revising their instructions to foreigners wishing to come to Thailand. The updates fall into two distinct periods this year: May 1 through September 30 and from …
Read More »E-Residency Expands Rapidly in South East Asia and Launches New Identity Collection Points to Meet Growing Demand from Entrepreneurs
Aspiring e-residents can now collect their digital ID card at offices in Singapore, Thailand, Brazil and South Africa. SINGAPORE, May 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The Estonian Government e-Residence program, pioneering the world’s first digital residency initiative, today announced the launch of four new international ‘pick-up points’, including Singapore, …
Read More »Estonian government brings digital ID program to SA
Lauri Haav, MD of e-Residency. The Estonian government has expanded its e-residence digital ID initiative for entrepreneurs in SA, to cope with the increase in digital nomads as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Regarded as the world’s first digital residency initiative, the e-Residency program was introduced by the Estonian …
Read More »“Once you have residence online, borders lose their meaning” as Estonia accelerates its digital expansion
Estonia e-residence The program today announced its willingness to recruit more applicants from the most remote areas of the world by adding additional ID collection points in Singapore, Bangkok, São Paulo and Johannesburg. The additional locations reflect the need to serve the growing number of applicants in the region’s various …
Read More »Electronic residence expands to Singapore, Bangkok, Johannesburg and Sao Paolo | New
Last year, the Home Office, the Police and Border Guard Council and BLS International Services Limited signed an agreement to increase the accessibility of the e-residency program in different parts of the world. Digital IDs can currently be retrieved from 50 issuing points around the world and there are plans …
Read More »E-Residency sees rapid expansion in Southeast Asia and launches new identity collection points to meet growing demand from entrepreneurs
Aspiring e-residents can now collect their digital ID cards from offices in Singapore, Thailand, Brazil and South Africa. SINGAPORE, May 5, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The Estonian Government e-residence , pioneer of the world’s first digital residency initiative, today announced the launch of four new international “ pick-up points …
Read More »Dubai the most popular seaside city for digital nomads
Dubai is the most popular beach city for digital nomads with 27,007 Instagram users tagging #digitalnomad on their posts, a new study of the most popular destinations for remote workers found. The city in the United Arab Emirates is also the second most popular destination in the Middle East and …
Read More »8 dream destinations with special visas for digital nomads
By James Guttridge May 1, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Are you a digital nomad looking for your next adventure? These 8 dream destinations have all created special visas for you. There was 85% fewer international tourists in the first quarter of 2021 than the same period in 2019, according to …
Read More »New wave ruins Elite cardholder plans
New wave ruins Elite cardholder plans No quarantine, limiting virus key to rebirth Foreign tourists pose for a photo at Wat Pho in Bangkok, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha or Wat Phra Chetuphon amid Covid-19. Apichart jinakul Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC) is banking on Phuket’s …
Read More »Many Thailand Elite Card Members Cancel Travel Plans As Covid-19 Cases Rise
This morning, Thailand’s public health department announced 34 more deaths and 4,803 new Covid infections in the past 24 hours. A staggering 2,702 new cases have emerged from overcrowded prisons in Thailand. More than 30 people have died each day from Covid-related causes in the past 4 days. Bangkok has …
Read More »The 7 best tips from Digital Nomads for working remotely anywhere in the world
Even though many offices are starting to reopen, remote working is getting nowhere, as companies like Spotify, Twitter, and Salesforce have told employees they can work remotely forever, if they choose. 54% of people said they wanted to work from home after the end of the pandemic, according to a …
Read More »Cape Town is Africa’s digital nomad capital, new study finds
Through Clinton moodley Apr 28, 2021 Share this article: ShareTweetShareShareShareE-mailShare Cape Town is the most popular city for digital nomads in Africa, according to a study by Resume.io. The team analyzed geolocation data from 90,000 Instagram posts #DigitalNomad and ranked the best cities for remote workers in 2021. Marrakech in …
Read More »Phuket foreigners called again for ‘ignoring’ Covid rules
Phuket foreigners are arrested again for their alleged non-conformities Covid-19 security measures. A meeting of senior Phuket officials and a majority of consuls and representatives of foreign governments ruled that those who are not “socially responsible” will face legal action, with the most intransigent being expelled from Thailand. Yesterday’s meeting …
Read More »New smart visa improved to make life easier for digital nomads in Thailand
Since Thailand launched its mass Covid-19 vaccination campaign in late February, the Chinese-made Sinovac vaccine and the AstraZeneca vaccine, made in partnership with the University of Oxford in the UK, have been used to vaccinate residents of Thailand. Local company Siam Bioscience is currently producing the AstraZeneca vaccine and the …
Read More »Thailand News Today | Foreigners Arrested for Party, Smart Visa Makeover | April 26
A new Suan Dusit poll this week reveals that a majority of people in Thailand are willing to be vaccinated against Covid-19 with the vaccine available from the government. The poll, conducted by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, asked 2,644 people online across Thailand between May 17 and May 20 about …
Read More »International Living magazine ranks Koh Samui among the 15 best islands to retire
Is Thailand the best country in the world for digital nomads? Some think so. French travel and tourism operator Club Med recently conducted a study and found that Thailand tops the list of the best countries for digital nomads with Phuket as the number one ‘city’ to live in while …
Read More »Working without a permit in Thailand is about to get easier
You are never too young to be a digital nomad. The proposals currently before the Thai cabinet will significantly expand the possibilities for some foreigners to work in Thailand without a traditional permit. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the detail has already been approved by the Investment Regulatory …
Read More »All hopes were dashed when Indonesian submarine was found, 53 people presumed dead
The popularity of the digital nomadic lifestyle has exploded and with Covid-19 teaching many companies that telecommuting works, it will only increase. Now Thailand and Indonesia are in an idle race to attract these lucrative travelers with the first nomadic digital visa to Southeast Asia. Currently, many people are working …
Read More »Indonesian submarine confirmed in 3 pieces at 800m depth
The popularity of the nomadic digital lifestyle has exploded and with Covid-19 teaching many companies that telecommuting works, it will only increase. Now Thailand and Indonesia are in an idle race to attract these lucrative travelers with the first nomadic digital visa to Southeast Asia. Currently, many people are working …
Read More »Thailand and Bali compete for Southeast Asia’s first digital nomad visa
The popularity of the digital nomadic lifestyle has exploded and with Covid-19 teaching many companies that telecommuting works, it will only increase. Now Thailand and Indonesia are in an idle race to attract these lucrative travelers with the first nomadic digital visa to Southeast Asia. Currently, many people are working …
Read More »Thai Immigration Says Online System for 90-Day Reports is Back Up and Running
Is Thailand the best country in the world for digital nomads? Some think so. French travel and tourism operator Club Med recently conducted a study and found that Thailand tops the list of the best countries for digital nomads with Phuket as the number one ‘city’ to live in while …
Read More »Dominica launches ‘Work In Nature’ visa program for digital nomad families
Dominica has opened its doors to digital nomads with a new visa regime getty The island of Dominica has a reputation for being “the nature island of the Caribbean” and very soon it will be open to digital nomads who wish to live and work in a place where migrating …
Read More »What prompted digital nomads to flee major U.S. cities may spur legions of remote workers to do the same
If one thing is clear about working remotely, it’s this: Many people prefer it and don’t want their bosses to take it off. When the pandemic forced office workers into self-isolation and prevented them from spending time in person with their colleagues, they almost immediately realized that they preferred remote …
Read More »Sun, sea and cybernauts: the long road of Greek digital nomads
AEGINE, Greece (Reuters) – From her garden on a sunny Greek island, Rowena Harding works with governments and charities around the world. âWhat’s great is that I can do my job from anywhere,â says the Australian-British communications consultant. âI am able to speak to clients in Myanmar, clients in Rwanda. …
Read More »The challenges of the digital nomad in Thailand | VIDEO
Spoiler alert: Thailand is neither in the top 10 nor the bottom 10. A survey of 12,420 expatriates ranked Taiwan as the best place to live and work abroad in 2021, the third consecutive year the country has won first place. InterNations, a 4 million member expat community based in …
Read More »How much does it cost to work in Bali, Croatia, Jamaica and Barbados
Google may be calling people back to the office, but many other companies – not to mention contractors – are still engaged in remote work. From Croatia to Barbados, the destinations offer very different experiences for foreigners who want to work from new shores. The weather is generally better (except …
Read More »SMART VISA ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TALENT
Aiming to attract international talent whose expertise can play an important role in inspiring digital and tech startups and all other targeted industries to use modern smart technologies, the Thailand Board of Investment grants its âSmart Visaâ to qualified professionals. Since 2018, professionals and their family members who pass the …
Read More »Digital nomad visas: tax incentives for remote workers
Some of Spain’s most popular Youtubers were already residing in Andorra when Ruben Doblas’ public announcement that he was planning to move to Andorra prompted the Spanish tax agency to announce new tax avoidance measures to track people who plan to change residence for tax purposes. Andorra’s tax system is …
Read More »Will Covid-19 unleash a new generation of digital nomads?
– PSPCs have become a hot topic in global finance– The vehicle is widely used to help tech start-ups go public– Singapore and Indonesia stock exchanges should allow PSPC– Several Southeast Asian tech unicorns can use PSPC to publicly list Southeast Asia is seeing a wave of interest in Special …
Read More »Like a summer camp for adults
About 300 miles off the coast of Morocco, a small archipelago appears to be the Portuguese version of the classic Hawaiian getaway. On the one hand, there is a remarkable cultural bond between Madeira and its Pacific counterpart: immigrants from this autonomous region of Portugal introduced the ukulele to Hawaii …
Read More »5 things to consider before becoming a digital nomad
Where would you live if you could work from anywhere? The idea of ââgeographic independence had remained with many workers – an idea – until the pandemic provided an opportunity to try it in action. Many American workers found themselves working from home in 2020, which turned out to be …
Read More »Is the party over for Bali’s digital nomads?
Sstand still at all times in Bali and you will hear a constant stream of scooter engines, roaring chuckles and crows of free-range chickens, sizzling street carts cooking local treats like gorengan and térang boulan, a myriad of tongues of enthusiastic tourists sailing to the nearest beach alongside local communities …
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