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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.
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).
Phuket ex-deputy governor accused of land-title graft
Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to indict a former Phuket deputy governor and multiple land officials over the unlawful issuance of land title deeds covering more than 13 rai (5.1 acres) within a national forest reserve in Kamala mountain forest on the island province.
China–Thailand QR payments made seamless for travellers
Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2025
» Chinese tourists visiting Thailand can now enjoy easier payments, thanks to expanded, interoperable quick response (QR) code services enabled by deepening cross-border collaboration between the two countries. The initiative is powered by UnionPay’s global payment capabilities and QR infrastructure from UnionPay International (UPI).
Thai immigration steps up visa run scrutiny
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2025
» The Immigration Bureau has intensified visa screening to deal with foreign criminals as part of a nationwide campaign against cybercrime, said the bureau’s spokesman, Pol Maj Cheongron Rimpadee.
Help for job scam victims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2025
» The Department of Employment (DoE) and the Anti-Human Trafficking Division are assisting 169 job seekers who said a fake overseas work scheme had scammed them.
SRT files new Khao Kradong eviction suit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/10/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has filed a new lawsuit with the Buri Ram Provincial Court, in a bid to seek the eviction of occupants from nine additional land plots in the Khao Kradong area that are currently used for commercial purposes.
DSI mulls 'Khao Kradong' upgrade
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/09/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is considering upgrading its probe into irregularities in the issuance of land deeds in Buri Ram's Khao Kradong area into a special case after uncovering evidence that more than 50 rai were unlawfully granted title deeds.
Khao Kradong dispute 'rests with new DoL chief'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai reiterated that resolving the long-standing Khao Kradong dispute in Buri Ram is the duty of the newly appointed chief of the Department of Lands (DoL), believing the matter would be resolved soon.
Bureau cancels 10,000 temporary stay permits
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/08/2025
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) has revoked temporary stay permits for nearly 10,000 foreign nationals whose visa status failed to comply with the regulations, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) said.