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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.
Thailand secures MotoGP rights deal through 2031
Post Reporters, Published on 01/11/2025
» The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has confirmed a five-year extension with Dorna Sports to host the MotoGP World Championship until 2031.
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.
Khunying Kalaya launches new party
Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2025
» Former Democrat deputy leader Khunying Kalaya Sophonpanich has resigned from the Democrat Party after more than 25 years, announcing her decision to co-found the Thai Kao Mai Party (New Step Thailand Party) alongside fellow ex-deputy leader Suchatvee Suwansawat.
Thai driving licences get digital boost
Post Reporters, Published on 07/09/2025
» Drivers under 55 years old will be able to renew their driving licences online starting March next year, says a new ministerial regulation published in the Royal Gazette.
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.
Cambodian 'spy' held near border
Post Reporters, Published on 29/07/2025
» A Cambodian national suspected of espionage has been detained by Thai security forces near the eastern border in Chanthaburi province.
20-baht Bangkok electric train fare cap to begin Sept 30
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» The 20-baht fare cap for all eight Bangkok electric train lines will begin as planned on Sept 30, with public registration starting in August via the "Tang Rat" mobile app, according to the Ministry of Transport.
3-pronged response to US study, immigration policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has rolled out a three-phase strategy to mitigate the potential fallout from the United States' changing education and immigration policies under President Donald Trump's administration.