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Hardline foreign tourism confirmed by new minster. More charges, shorter visas and mandatory insurance

Hardline foreign tourism confirmed by new minster. More charges, shorter visas and mandatory insurance

April 11, 2026

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Thailand to cut visa-free stays to 30 days, targets short-stay genuine foreign tourists while rolling out new fees and mandatory insurance as arrivals fall. The… Read More ›

Consumer confidence plummets over US Iran war. Oil prices stay volatile with economic outlook uncertain

Consumer confidence plummets over US Iran war. Oil prices stay volatile with economic outlook uncertain

April 10, 2026

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Thailand’s consumer confidence falls to a six-month low as war fears, the US-Iran war and rising oil prices hit outlook. UTCC survey shows weak jobs,… Read More ›

Pattaya crackdown on hookers as police swoop on the beachfront area. Asians and Africans to be deported

Pattaya crackdown on hookers as police swoop on the beachfront area. Asians and Africans to be deported

April 10, 2026

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Pattaya police arrest 16 foreign street workers in late-night beach swoop. All face deportation as Songkran crackdown intensifies following earlier raids, rising crime concerns, visa… Read More ›

Lampang Police deploy horse drawn buggy patrols due to energy crisis on streets of provincial capital

Lampang Police deploy horse drawn buggy patrols due to energy crisis on streets of provincial capital

April 10, 2026

Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, PR News, Thailand:

Horse power returns as Lampang police deploy carriage patrols for Songkran, boosting visibility, cutting fuel use, and securing tourist zones as officers ride century-old carriages… Read More ›

Malfunctioning power banks cause two devastating fires in one day in northeastern Thailand. No injuries

Malfunctioning power banks cause two devastating fires in one day in northeastern Thailand. No injuries

April 9, 2026

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Two fires linked to malfunctioning power banks tore through a Nakhon Ratchasima condo and a Buri Ram house, destroying property but causing no injuries. In … Read More ›

Last minute US Iran ceasefire looked fragile on Wednesday as Thailand still urged nationals to return

Last minute US Iran ceasefire looked fragile on Wednesday as Thailand still urged nationals to return

April 8, 2026

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Fragile US-Iran ceasefire wobbles within hours as Iran blocks Hormuz after Israeli strikes. Gulf states warn attacks continue, China’s role questioned, and US military flights… Read More ›

Anutin’s second cabinet takes office amid Premier’s warning about the growing energy crisis over Iran

Anutin’s second cabinet takes office amid Premier’s warning about the growing energy crisis over Iran

April 7, 2026

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Thailand’s new cabinet takes power as US-Iran tensions surge within 24 hours of a possible escalation. PM Anutin warns fuel prices will rise and shortages… Read More ›

Fears surface that the 3 missing crew members of the Thai cargo vessel Mayuree Naree died on March 11th

Fears surface that the 3 missing crew members of the Thai cargo vessel Mayuree Naree died on March 11th

April 4, 2026

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Human remains found on stricken Thai ship Mayuree Naree after Iranian attack. Three missing engineers feared dead as second search uncovers grim evidence in flooded… Read More ›

Thai banks and Finance Minister prepare for the worst as the Middle East Iran War continues to escalate

Thai banks and Finance Minister prepare for the worst as the Middle East Iran War continues to escalate

April 2, 2026

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Middle East War shock slams Thailand’s economy as oil prices are 38% higher than on February 28th, and banks brace for losses. Officials warn the… Read More ›

People’s Party MP raises questions about long queues at Phuket International Airport and fast-track lanes

People’s Party MP raises questions about long queues at Phuket International Airport and fast-track lanes

March 31, 2026

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Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee demands a probe after huge immigration queues spark outrage online. Tourists fear missing flights as claims emerge of a ฿200 fast… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau warns that rip-off entry TDAC sites stand to make up to $100 million from visitors

Immigration Bureau warns that rip-off entry TDAC sites stand to make up to $100 million from visitors

March 30, 2026

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Immigration warns travellers: TDAC entry registration for Thailand is free, yet 10% of foreign arrivals use rip-off websites charging $20–$90. Officials say fake platforms are… Read More ›

Anutin apologises as the economy is throttled by the Iran US war leaving ministers struggling to cope

Anutin apologises as the economy is throttled by the Iran US war leaving ministers struggling to cope

March 29, 2026

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Thailand reels from the US-Iran war as fuel prices jump by ฿6 a litre and stations are hit by panic buying. Ships stall near Hormuz,… Read More ›

Thai Tears as two young adults die in Miami Beach hit and run. Both died when they were hit at high speed

Thai Tears as two young adults die in Miami Beach hit and run. Both died when they were hit at high speed

March 27, 2026

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Miami police arrest a 42-year-old American after a hit-and-run that killed two Thai nationals crossing a Miami Beach crosswalk. Witnesses reported speeding and no headlights.… Read More ›

Thai ships can sail through the Hormuz Strait but there is renewed concern for the three missing sailors

Thai ships can sail through the Hormuz Strait but there is renewed concern for the three missing sailors

March 25, 2026

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Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow raises concern over three crew left on the damaged cargo vessel Mayuree Naree after a March 11 strike by Iranian… Read More ›

Top Koh Samui officials suspect corruption network within municipal office linked to luxury villa builds

Top Koh Samui officials suspect corruption network within municipal office linked to luxury villa builds

March 23, 2026

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Koh Samui officials expand probe into construction permit forgery affecting over 10 luxury villa projects, with forged signatures, external brokers, audits and a planned police… Read More ›

Visa change from 60 to 30 days given green light by Foreign Affairs on Friday. Still must go to cabinet​

Visa change from 60 to 30 days given green light by Foreign Affairs on Friday. Still must go to cabinet​

March 22, 2026

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Thailand moves to cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days as Foreign Ministry targets loopholes tied to scammers and security risks. Tourists could still… Read More ›

UK reality TV star dies in Phuket after being seen wandering near his hotel talking excitedly on phone

UK reality TV star dies in Phuket after being seen wandering near his hotel talking excitedly on phone

March 21, 2026

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British reality star Jordan Wright, 33, was found dead in a drainage canal near his Phuket hotel after erratic movements and a heated phone call.… Read More ›

Fugitive nabbed by Immigration Bureau in Phuket on his way back to police in France on murder charges

Fugitive nabbed by Immigration Bureau in Phuket on his way back to police in France on murder charges

March 20, 2026

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Phuket police arrest 46-year-old French fugitive Mr. Faisal, wanted for attempted murder in France under an Interpol Red Notice, with deportation to follow amid a… Read More ›

Scam threat again on the rise in Thailand with losses of 70 million baht a day being reported by police

Scam threat again on the rise in Thailand with losses of 70 million baht a day being reported by police

March 19, 2026

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Scam surge grips Thailand as police warn contacts keep rising nationwide. Losses hit ฿115.3bn in 2025 after widespread fraud attempts. About 173m scam calls and… Read More ›

Anutin’s full term triumph tempered by new Sword of Damocles as Constitutional Court takes barcode case

Anutin’s full term triumph tempered by new Sword of Damocles as Constitutional Court takes barcode case

March 19, 2026

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Anutin Charnvirakul heads for reelection as Thai PM with over 292 votes expected, but the Constitutional Court’s 6–3 move to probe QR and barcode ballots… Read More ›

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