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New Thai airline focuses on the South
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/06/2024
» A new airline plans to operate short domestic flights in the South.
New visa promotions, retiree insurance reduced
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/05/2024
» The cabinet approved several new visa promotions to attract more tourists on Tuesday, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes and longer stays for students, and a reduced level of compulsory health insurance for retirees.
Police crack down on foreign criminals
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/04/2024
» Authorities are ramping up their crackdown on foreign criminals who arrive as tourists and use Thailand as their base for crimes.
Thousands of vape pens seized near schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/04/2024
» At least 12,000 e-cigarettes, worth about 3.6 million baht, have been seized during raids on five shops near schools in Bangkok.
Police motorcyclist to pay B27m for killing doctor
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/03/2024
» The Civil Court on Monday ordered a police motorcyclist who ran down and killed a doctor on a zebra crossing in 2022 to pay 27.3 million baht in compensation to her parents.
Big casino raided, hundreds arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/03/2024
» A 100-strong team of provincial officials raided a large casino in Nonthaburi late Tuesday night, arrested about 300 gamblers and seized around 60 million baht in cash and betting chips.
Heroin found in perfume bottles at airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2024
» An American man was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport after customs officials found 1.1 kilogrammes of heroin hidden inside perfume bottles.
Thailand, China to share permanent visa-free scheme
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand and China will implement a reciprocal visa-free scheme for their citizens, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
PM Srettha worth B1bn and a James Bond car
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his wife have declared wealth of 1.02 billion baht, including a James Bond Aston Martin DB5, 314 million baht in property and 131.05 million baht in gems and jewellery.
TEST YOURSELF: Land of natural wonders
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/11/2023
» A trip to Satun reveals a geopark with ancient fossils, cultural heritage and beautiful sunsets.