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Six people arrested over fake ID scheme
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/04/2026
» Six people, including a deputy district chief and staff at the Wang Noi district office in Ayutthaya, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a corruption scheme that illegally issued identification cards to foreign nationals.
Oil fund seeks B150 billion in loan guarantees for fuel aid
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Oil Fuel Fund has sought a guarantee from the Ministry of Finance for 150 billion baht in loans to stabilise domestic fuel prices, amid rising energy pressures.
Rethinking Thailand's visa-free policy
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand is planning to cut visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 days. This long-overdue change reflects growing concern over the effectiveness of immigration surveillance. Moreover, scaling down visa-free stays underscores the seriousness of the Anutin government's efforts to combat scammers, illegal work, and other underground activities that exploit easy visa access to turn Thailand into a base for under-the-table operations.
Immigration warns of scam digital arrival card websites
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» The Immigration Bureau has warned foreign travellers against fraudulent websites offering Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) services for a fee.
Immigration warns of scam digital arrival card websites
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/03/2026
» The Immigration Bureau has warned foreign travellers against fraudulent websites offering Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) services for a fee, stressing that registration, while mandatory, is free and available only through official channels.
Bangkok Pride Festival on May 31
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Bangkok Pride Festival 2026, themed “Patch The World With Pride”, conveying a message of peace and inclusivity amid global conflict, will take place on May 31, as Thailand will make a bid to host World Pride 2030 at the International Pride Conference in Phuket in October.
Population shrinks to 65.8m
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/03/2026
» Thailand's population fell to 65.8 million in 2025, according to the Department of Provincial Administration, which also revealed that Bangkok remains by far the country's most populous area.
68 Indians held in Pattaya online gambling raids
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 25/03/2026
» Police in Pattaya have dismantled two online gambling networks in a single day with a combined annual turnover of 2.3 billion baht, following separate raids on two villas that netted 68 Indian nationals.
True partners with Google to elevate AI literacy through two pilot courses
Published on 25/03/2026
» True Corporation has partnered with Google to launch a strategic collaboration aimed at developing AI skills among Thai youth. The initiative introduces two new courses, “Gemini Academy for Students” and “AI Literacy & Safety Module.” The programmes are designed to elevate AI literacy while strengthening digital resilience through learning sessions and workshops specifically tailored to Thai students. As part of the initiative, True and DTAC customers will receive unlimited free internet access to support continuous learning.
‘No fee charged’ for transit of Thai tanker through Hormuz
Published on 25/03/2026
» A Thai oil tanker that passed safely through the Strait of Hormuz was not required to pay any fees to Iran, according to a source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.