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Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Stability first: Business urges swift economic action
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» In January, Thailand weathered baht appreciation, volatile gold prices, and the likelihood of a temporary halt in government spending as the country awaits the formation of a new government following the Feb 8 election.
Report flags poverty and ageing society as threats
Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2026
» Thailand is facing a “perfect storm” as a low birth rate, persistent poverty and a rapidly ageing society place mounting pressure on the tax base, welfare system and social structure, says the Equitable Education Fund (EEF).
National Anti-Corruption Commission backs land claim against ex-MP
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/01/2026
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has ruled there are grounds for claims of serious ethical misconduct against Thanaphat Kittiwongsa, a former MP for Chanthaburi from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Rak Chart pledges relief for low-income earners
Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Rak Chart Party yesterday canvassed in Samut Sakhon, pledging to ease economic hardship by tackling informal debt, which it described as a major burden on low-income earners.
Hoaxes 'rife' as poll nears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» As campaigning intensifies ahead of the February general election, allegations of organised misinformation and political smearing have taken centre stage, with the People's Party (PP) and Pheu Thai warning that distorted narratives and selective attacks risk distracting voters from substantive policy debate.
Major political parties step up campaign pitches
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» Major political parties yesterday intensified their campaign pitches, with the Pheu Thai Party promising higher rice profits for farmers and the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) focusing on border security, welfare expansion and cost-of-living relief.
Cold surge to lower temperatures
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2026
» Thailand is bracing for cooler weather, with temperatures in the upper North, Northeast and Central regions forecast to fall by 2–4C until Jan 9.
Pheu Thai brushes off poor figures
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2026
» Pheu Thai's prime minister candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat played down his low rating in early polls, saying feedback from the ground suggested growing confidence among voters as the campaign gained momentum.
Cooler weather forecast for Bangkok
Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» Bangkok is expected to see a slight dip in temperatures, with forecasters saying the capital will be a few degrees cooler over the coming days as a weak high-pressure system spreads over the upper regions of Thailand.