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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 ›

Thai economy feels the stress as US Israeli War on Iran continues with 2 key Iranian leaders just killed

Thai economy feels the stress as US Israeli War on Iran continues with 2 key Iranian leaders just killed

March 18, 2026

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Thailand’s economy is buckling as the US-Iran war drives fuel shortages, shuts petrol stations, halts services, and pushes up air fares, while Israeli strikes kill… Read More ›

Navy and Foreign Affairs personnel working on a rescue mission for 3 stranded on stricken Thai vessel

Navy and Foreign Affairs personnel working on a rescue mission for 3 stranded on stricken Thai vessel

March 17, 2026

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Three Thai engineers remain stranded aboard the drifting cargo ship Mayuree Naree after an attack near the Strait of Hormuz. Twenty crew members were rescued… Read More ›

Extended Middle East War may see crisis security measures from government further lowering arrivals

Extended Middle East War may see crisis security measures from government further lowering arrivals

March 16, 2026

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Thailand faces calls to tighten tourist entry as ex-intelligence chief Nantiwat Samart warns visa-free travel risks crime and illegal stays. Immigration has already stepped up… Read More ›

Irishman’s madness on a Phuket highway sparks a viral video and online outrage over Free Visa access

Irishman’s madness on a Phuket highway sparks a viral video and online outrage over Free Visa access

March 16, 2026

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Barefoot Irish tourist in underwear sparks chaos on Phuket road, opens car doors and climbs onto taxi bonnet. Viral videos trigger nationwide outrage, police arrest… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau chief explains that there are fewer than 100k Israelis in Thailand at any one time

Immigration Bureau chief explains that there are fewer than 100k Israelis in Thailand at any one time

March 15, 2026

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Thai immigration chiefs reject viral claims that 425,000 Israelis have moved to Thailand, saying only about 31,892 are currently living in the kingdom. Tourist arrivals… Read More ›

MBK mecca for pirated goods raided by elite DSI police after citation in US intellectual property report

MBK mecca for pirated goods raided by elite DSI police after citation in US intellectual property report

March 15, 2026

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Police stormed Bangkok’s MBK Centre, seizing over 100,000 counterfeit goods worth 30 million baht in a sweeping raid on fake luxury products. Investigators searched 17… Read More ›

Thailand summons Iran’s top envoy in Bangkok over cargo ship attack. 3 engine room crew still missing

Thailand summons Iran’s top envoy in Bangkok over cargo ship attack. 3 engine room crew still missing

March 13, 2026

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Thailand summons Iran envoy after attack on Thai cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Explosion and fire hit the Mayuree Naree, leaving three crew… Read More ›

Gulf War on the verge of severely harming Thailand’s economy. Petrol stations’ early 10pm closure planned

Gulf War on the verge of severely harming Thailand’s economy. Petrol stations’ early 10pm closure planned

March 12, 2026

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Middle East war rattles Thailand as Iranian forces attack a Thai vessel. Government weighs 10pm petrol station closures, burns ฿1bn daily on fuel subsidies. Small… Read More ›

Thai vessel evacuated in the Strait of Hormuz after coming under fire and suffering engine room damage

Thai vessel evacuated in the Strait of Hormuz after coming under fire and suffering engine room damage

March 11, 2026

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Missiles strike a Thai cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, sparking fire and forcing an evacuation. Twenty Thai crew rescued by the Omani Navy,… Read More ›

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