Thailand advances proposed 450-baht tourist fee towards early 2027 collection
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thailand will hold a 30-day public hearing on a proposed 450-baht fee for foreign visitors, with collection from air travellers expected to start in early 2027.
What happens when paradise becomes a trapped prison for foreigners? Despite many foreigners enjoying travelling in Thailand, some of them have been trapped in the country for a long time. The Disclosed uncovers a growing crisis of foreign travellers who have become invisible on the streets of Bangkok. In this episode, we investigate the “perfect storm” that turns tourists into the homeless. The brutal Catch-22 of being undocumented and stranded.
Thailand named Asia’s top retirement destination for 2026
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thailand has been ranked the best country in Asia for retirement and ninth globally in International Living’s Global Retirement Index 2026, reinforcing its push to become a global medical and wellness hub.