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Explore Nonthaburi’s weekend Lanna blessing (฿299–฿2,999) said to lift luck, career and love. Learn post-ritual rules and how to spot genuine practitioners here.
Discover how Thailand’s People’s Party will spend ฿740B to lift pensions, upgrade roads, and enforce 72-hour contract transparency for locals and expats alike.
A neighbor’s hotline tip exposed a vote-buying ring in Chiang Rai’s Phan District. Suspects face 5-year jail, ฿100k fines and possible visa loss. Read the full story.
Tagus floods keep Santarém on red alert: 160+ roads shut, farms at risk and insurers bracing. Check live closures and safety tips for residents in Ribatejo.
Planning to build in Portugal? Discover why 2025 home construction costs jump 4%, how IVA cuts may help, plus regional price gaps and budget tips for residents.
Red flood alert in Azambuja brings 40 km detours, evacuations and an 8-day insurance deadline. Learn how to claim part of €2.5 billion Tejo relief and stay safe.
Discover free lodging, 90% repair grants, 30-day insurance deadlines & new safety rules in Portugal flood relief for Tejo and Algarve – see how to apply today.
Rents rose over 11% in Setúbal, Leiria and Viana do Castelo, while Lisbon and Porto slipped. From Jan 2026, landlords pay just 10% IRS on leases up to €2,300.
Bangkok’s Lunar New Year 2026 goes low-key—find Thailand’s liveliest provincial festivals, greener rituals and safe digital ang pao tips. Plan your trip now.
After a string of late-night beer thefts in Bang Saray, Sattahip District police boost patrols and urge shop owners to upgrade lighting, CCTV and insurance.