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Chinese man offering VVIP tours arrested in Bangkok
News, Online Reporters, Published on 11/06/2025
» A Chinese man has been arrested for working illegally as a tour guide, operating a VVIP programme for Chinese customers on Rattanakosin island in Bangkok.
Croatian arrested for running illegal tour business
News, Online Reporters, Published on 20/05/2025
» A Croatian man has been arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly operating an unlicensed tour business catering to foreigners in Chiang Mai.
Weak economy, stricter immigration dent Japan market
Published on 16/05/2025
» Japan’s stricter immigration processing should not affect outbound tourism as much as sluggish economic growth, according to the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
Blitz on dodgy tour operators
Post Reporters, Published on 11/05/2025
» The government has set up a nationwide joint task force to crack down on illegal tour operators and unlicensed tour guides, said deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Watthanachan.
Student visa misuse ‘affecting Thai tourism industry’
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/05/2025
» The tourism industry has been directly impacted by the large number of foreigners exploiting student visas to work illegally in Thailand, mostly targeting universities in second-tier provinces.
Krabi tour operators seek bribe probe
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/04/2025
» Krabi Tourism Association has urged the relevant authorities to investigate allegations concerning cases allegedly involving park officials collecting bribes from tour companies, as this issue, which has been circulated widely on social media, could harm the province's tourism sector.
Illegal foreign tour guides hinder sector
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/04/2025
» Illegal foreign tour guides, including Chinese and other nationalities, are still operating in major tourist destinations, surviving by paying monthly bribes to officers, according to the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand.
Phuket targets foreigners after surge in crime
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/03/2025
» Phuket is ramping up its immigration screenings and crackdowns on illegal activities following a surge in the number of drug-related crimes and foreigners working on the island illegally.
Crackdown urged on corruption, foreigners working illegally in Thailand
Business, Published on 03/03/2025
» Fears about Thailand becoming a failed state have grown recently because of its failure to enforce laws, allowing cross-border crimes to erode public confidence in the country's safety and security.
Phuket beefs up controls on foreigners after surge in crime
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/03/2025
» Phuket, in association with international consulates, is ramping up its immigration screenings and crackdowns on illegal activities following a surge in the number of drug-related crimes and foreigners working on the island illegally.