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Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Gunman who caused Pathum Thani panic surrenders
Published on 18/02/2026
» A gunman wanted for shooting at an emergency vehicle and assaulting his wife in Chon Buri surrendered to police on Wednesday afternoon in Pathum Thani, where fears for public safety had led to school closures earlier.
Democrats put election probe ahead of coalition talks
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» The Democrat Party has made scrutiny of alleged election irregularities its top priority, saying that whether the Bhumjaithai Party will approach it to join a new coalition government is of lesser importance.
8.3 million speed pills found in septic-tank truck
Published on 18/02/2026
» The drug suppression police have seized 8.3 million speed pills from a modified septic-tank truck in Ban Rai district of Uthai Thani. The driver has been arrested and he confessed to being hired for 500,000 baht to transport the drugs.
Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva as US signals progress
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» GENEVA — Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington's top envoy signalled optimism in its bid to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
Teacher arrested for duping boys into filming pornography
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/02/2026
» A male computer teacher at a school in Chon Buri has been arrested for duping many male students, mostly aged 14, into filming pornographic content of themselves and sending it to him in exchange for a promised payment of 10,000 baht, which he failed to pay.
Elephant forced to mate attacks his owner
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026
» An upset bull elephant attacked its owner and damaged two vehicles while being forced to mate in a field outside an elephant village in the north of Buri Ram province.
Call for new stimulus for EV sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand's automotive industry is urging the government to introduce new, non-monetary measures to stimulate demand for electric vehicles (EVs), including battery EVs (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs).
'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026
» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors as well as risking an increase in property prices.
Price swings weigh on Thai silver exports
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 18/02/2026
» Trade policy uncertainties and silver price volatility are creating challenges for Thailand's silver jewellery industry, as buyers are reluctant to place new orders, according to the Thai Silver Exporters Association.