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Pratumnak vs Wongamat Beach in Pattaya: Which Is Quieter and Cleaner in 2026

Pratumnak vs Wongamat Beach in Pattaya: Which Is Quieter and Cleaner in 2026

Wongamat or Pratumnak? Compare quiet, water clarity, lounger prices (100-150 THB), transport and where to stay on Pattaya's calmest beaches in 2026.

November 12, 2026
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Jomtien Beach, Pattaya: Is the Sea Clean and Where to Stay in 2026

Jomtien Beach, Pattaya: Is the Sea Clean and Where to Stay in 2026

Is Jomtien Beach clean to swim in 2026? Water incidents, tide tips, Jomtien vs Pattaya Beach and where to stay near the 6 km shoreline.

November 12, 2026
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How to Earn From Thai Real Estate Without Buying: 5% Commission in 2026

How to Earn From Thai Real Estate Without Buying: 5% Commission in 2026

Earn from Thai real estate without buying: 3-7% agency commission, 20-50% partner share, 500,000 THB per villa deal. Scenarios, table, risks, FAQ.

November 11, 2026
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Mai Khao Beach Phuket: Planes, Turtles and Quiet Sand by the Airport

Mai Khao Beach Phuket: Planes, Turtles and Quiet Sand by the Airport

Mai Khao Beach guide: plane spotting at 30-50 m, turtle season Nov-Feb, 200 baht park entry, 5 minutes from Phuket airport and what to know before you go.

November 11, 2026
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Rawai Beach, Phuket: Fishing Boats, Seafood Market and Where to Swim

Rawai Beach, Phuket: Fishing Boats, Seafood Market and Where to Swim

Rawai Beach is a fishing harbour, not a swimming spot. Seafood at 300-1500 THB/kg, island boats and where to swim nearby at Nai Harn in 5-15 minutes.

November 11, 2026
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Thailand Work Permits Extended to 2029: What Changes for 2.3 Million Migrant Workers

Thailand Work Permits Extended to 2029: What Changes for 2.3 Million Migrant Workers

Thailand proposes extending work permits for 2.3 million migrants to 13 Feb 2029, with 2-year terms and no 30-day break. What it means for you in 2026.

November 10, 2026
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Surin Beach, Phuket: When to Swim, Where to Eat, How to Get There

Surin Beach, Phuket: When to Swim, Where to Eat, How to Get There

Surin Beach, Phuket: swim December to April, red flags May to October, no sunbeds in 2026, meals from 80-150 THB, 35 minutes from the airport.

November 10, 2026
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Kamala Beach, Phuket: Calm Seas and Family Holidays

Kamala Beach, Phuket: Calm Seas and Family Holidays

Kamala Beach, Phuket: calm sea from November to April, safest swimming zones, flag rules, Kamala vs Kata, and tips for family holidays.

November 10, 2026
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Bang Tao Beach, Phuket: Calm Seas, Laguna and Where to Eat

Bang Tao Beach, Phuket: Calm Seas, Laguna and Where to Eat

Bang Tao Beach guide: swim Nov-Apr at 27-29°C, avoid 1-2 m waves Jun-Sep, where to enter, lifeguard zones, beach clubs and the best places to eat.

November 9, 2026
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Taiex Jumps 4.9% in a Day: What the AI Stock Rebound Means for Asia

Taiex Jumps 4.9% in a Day: What the AI Stock Rebound Means for Asia

Taiex surged 4.9% as TSMC jumped 4.7% and Nikkei gained 2.3%. See what the AI stock rebound, Brent at $96.60 and the dollar mean for Asia.

November 9, 2026
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Thailand After 50: 800,000 THB, LTR or Privilege in 2026

Thailand After 50: 800,000 THB, LTR or Privilege in 2026

Over 50 in Thailand in 2026? Compare the 800,000 THB retirement extension, LTR Wealthy Pensioner and Thailand Privilege on cost, term and rules.

November 9, 2026
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Patong Beach, Phuket: Where to Swim, When It Gets Loud and How to Get There

Patong Beach, Phuket: Where to Swim, When It Gets Loud and How to Get There

Where to swim at Patong Beach, when the monsoon brings red flags, how to avoid the noise and how to get there from the airport (35 km) in 2026.

November 9, 2026
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