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Thailand steps up screening of ‘suspicious’ foreign nationals
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Thai Immigration Bureau has denied entry to more than 30 foreign individuals deemed suspicious after adopting heightened screening measures during the conflict in the Middle East.
Bangkok among finalists vying to host WorldPride 2030
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» Thailand is closer to becoming the first country in Asia to host WorldPride as it has officially entered the race, competing against Spain and the United Kingdom to organise the event in 2030.
7 Chinese held in Kanchanaburi for illegal entry
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» Police have arrested seven Chinese nationals at a resort in Kanchanaburi province for illegal entry, with some claiming to have been deceived into travelling to Thailand to work.
Public alerted to influenza risk as cases expected to rise in 2026
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» Public health authorities have alerted the public to stay vigilant against influenza as more than 130,000 cases have been reported since January, with the total this year expected to rise from last year.
Poor timing
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/03/2026
» I was stunned by the airing of American Psycho (unedited version, sic) at 12.15pm on True Visions Channel 228. This movie is only suitable for late-night viewing (parents note) at best, given its horrific and lewd content, although we are assured by film critics that it is a satire of contemporary society. Given ongoing developments, this seems to be true. It's going to get a remake too, God help us.
Planning for the inevitable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/03/2026
» Death Fest, a fair promoting meaningful well-being and peaceful death, returns for its second year from Friday until Sunday at Impact Exhibition Center, Hall 6. Death Fest is organised by Peaceful Death, an expert group on illness, care and death; The Cloud, an online magazine; and Choojai & Friends, a creative agency.
Crypto operators freeze 10,000 suspect accounts
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thailand's digital asset industry has intensified efforts to combat money laundering through mule accounts, with more than 10,000 suspicious accounts frozen under a newly enforced "Speed Bump" measure, according to the Thai Digital Asset Operators Trade Association (TDO).
Japan mulls abolishing face-to-face immigration checks amid tourism surge
Published on 09/03/2026
» The Japanese government is moving to abolish with the need for most foreign tourists to meet face-to-face with immigration officers to enter the country as it seeks to streamline entry procedures amid the inbound tourism surge.
Piyabutr’s farewell post could have been an email
Published on 07/03/2026
» A frustrating but inescapable part of leading change is the need to maintain an image of complete assuredness and confidence. Even when facing external or internal friction, an agent of revolution can never really let on that they harbour any doubt or dissatisfaction. It is those moments of uncertainty that allow proponents of the status quo to delegitimise the entire movement.
VAANAA Unveils "VAANAA Longevity Chiang Mai": SEA’s Largest Wellness Destination
Published on 06/03/2026
» “VAANAA Longevity Chiang Mai”, Thailand's premier destination for integrative regenerative medicine, anti-ageing science, and elevated quality of life, under Vaanaa Longevity Co., Ltd., marks a defining moment in the region's wellness landscape with the exclusive launch of the largest premium longevity and lifestyle destination in Southeast Asia. The milestone unveiling welcomed Thailand's most distinguished celebrities, tastemakers, and wellness luminaries for an intimate evening of conversation, inspiration, and a shared vision of living longer and living beautifully.