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Chinese tourist killed on zebra crossing
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/03/2024
» A Chinese tourist was killed after being hit by a speeding pickup truck on a zebra crossing in Samut Prakan province on Friday night, the first day he arrived in Thailand.
Free visa for Chinese tourists raises crime concerns
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/09/2023
» A plan for free visas for Chinese visitors proposed by new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin could lead to more crime, says the Immigration Bureau (IB).
Thailand cuts power to two Myanmar towns
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/06/2023
» The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) of Thailand has cut off the supply of electricity across the Moei river to two border towns in Myanmar where groups of Chinese businessmen have made huge illegal investments, at the request of the Myanmar government, Thai official sources said.
Haze and blazes hit North
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/03/2023
» Haze pollution is exceeding safe levels in 36 provinces, particularly in the North, while Bangkok and surrounding provinces will remain blanketed in smog for two more days.
Operators frustrated by police scams
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2023
» Tourism operators have expressed frustration over repeated scandals involving Thai police after they were accused of extorting a Taiwanese actress during her trip to the country.
Taiwanese actress alleges 27,000 baht police extortion
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/01/2023
» Police are investigating a Taiwanese actress’s complaint that police shook her down for 27,000 baht at a checkpoint in Huai Khwang district during her New Year holiday.
Prayut to welcome 10 millionth arrival of 2022
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will be present at Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday to welcome this year's 10 millionth visitor.
Thousands of CCTVs added for Apec meet
Published on 18/11/2022
» Almost 23,000 CCTV cameras have been installed in Bangkok and surrounding provinces ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit.
All business, other activities to resume, Thai Pass to end
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/06/2022
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Friday agreed it was time to declare the whole country a green zone where all business and other activities could resume, probably from July 1.
What are the entry rules from May 1?
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/04/2022
» Starting from May 1, fully vaccinated travellers entering Thailand are no longer required to spend a day in hotel quarantine and take an RT-PCR Covid-19 test upon arrival.