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New US visa rules draw opposition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2026
» The United States Embassy in Thailand on Monday announced new visa application rules requiring applicants to make their social media pages public for review of online activity.
Reduced hours at petrol stations ‘may not be needed’
Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» The operating hours of petrol stations in Thailand might not have to be reduced on Monday as planned earlier, if fuel supplies remain adequate, according to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.
BMA wades into bus shelter debate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has clarified the design concept behind its new bus shelters following a public debate on social media.
Thailand’s search for fuel takes on more urgency
Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a stepped-up effort to secure more oil and gas after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off access to about half of Thailand’s regular supply.
Thailand offers visa relief after flights canned
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026
» The government has introduced visa relief measures after 166 flights were cancelled amid Middle East fighting, with immigration waiving overstay fines for stranded travellers.
Contactless payments coming to four MRT lines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» A new connectivity scheme led by the Transport Ministry is set to implement contactless payments across four MRT railway lines to expand the common ticketing system from June 1.
Woman safe after fleeing Cambodian scam centre
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2026
» Chiang Rai: A 23-year-old woman has safely returned to her home province after escaping what she described was a Cambodian scam operation where more than 30 Thai nationals were allegedly detained and forced to carry out fraudulent activities.
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.
Outlook remains cloudy for 2026
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2026
» With Thailand's economy in 2026 projected to grow modestly at around 1.5%, several business sectors have begun preparing for potential headwinds -- some persisting from last year and others emerging as new risks, particularly with a planned general election in February.
Thai Immigration Bureau rebuffs viral complaints
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2026
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) has dismissed viral complaints about crippling queues at Suvarnabhumi airport, saying officers clear passengers within 30 minutes, even during peak holiday traffic.