Category: Visas and Immigration
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Is Life in Thailand Better?
…or should you return to the UK? How do UK expats compare Quality of Life and costs? Feeling like a damp sponge after a UK visit? You’re not alone. A recent community thread prompted a wave of responses from British expats explaining life in Thailand often seems brighter in Southeast Asia. We’ve distilled the main…
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Thailand and Cambodia De-escalate at Chong Bok — Stability Returns
Bangkok / Phnom Penh – In a significant cooling of recent tensions, Thai and Cambodian military forces at the disputed Chong Bok border pass have agreed today to withdraw to their 2024 positions following intensive negotiations, according to statements from both governments. Recent Events OverviewIn May 2025, tensions spiked at Chong Bok when Cambodian troops…
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Thailand Shuts Key Cambodian Border Crossings After Military Clash
– What it means for Brits relying on visa runs to key border crossings like Ban Laem (It’s not only tourists – DTV holders take note) If you’re a UK expat in Thailand who does a border run every 6 or 12 months – particularly via Ban Laem in Chanthaburi – there’s important news that…