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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.
The new oil shock
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2026
» On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to attack Iran and kill the supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israeli military bases as well as US military bases in the Middle East. Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, on March 27 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is a key oil transit route.
Tetra Pak opens Product Development Centre in Rayong to accelerate Thai F&B development
Published on 30/03/2026
» Tetra Pak has officially opened its new Product Development Centre (PDC) in Rayong province, Thailand, to support food and beverage manufacturers in the country and across the region in accelerating innovation from concept to production.
The Gallery Shop and FLASHBACK Launch Van Gogh-Inspired Photobooth at River City Bangkok
Published on 30/03/2026
» Exclusive Photobooth! The Gallery Shop x FLASHBACK is proud to present a specially designed Vincent Van Gogh photobooth that transforms a simple snapshot into a living frame. The Gallery Shop, in collaboration with FLASHBACK, has officially launched a special pop-up activity titled “The Joy Between the Pain”. This unique installation invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world of colour and emotion, celebrating the birth month of the legendary Vincent Van Gogh — the artist who redefined the world of art forever.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» PARIS - Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
Chiang Mai world's most-polluted city
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» Chiang Mai was ranked the worst among polluted major global cities on Monday, as the northern province continues to be hit by forest and man-made fires.
Israel PM restores access after Latin Patriarch blocked from Holy Sepulchre
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» JERUSALEM - Israel said the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem would regain access to Christianity's holiest site after the decision to block him from entering the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday triggered international condemnation.
Chiang Mai tops most-polluted cities in global rankings
Published on 30/03/2026
» Chiang Mai municipality was ranked the worst among polluted major global cities on Monday, leaving its peers in the dust as the northern province continues to be battered by forest and man-made fires.
Premier League fans feel the pinch from ticket price hikes
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) — The Premier League's global appeal is built on packed stadiums and electric atmospheres but as the arms race for talent intensifies, fans are feeling the pinch.
Finn missing B700K watch after night with two women
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 30/03/2026
» CHON BURI - A Finnish man told Pattaya police he woke up after partying in his hotel room with two Thai women only to discover they had left, and cash and a Rolex watch worth about 700,000 baht were also missing.