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Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026
» 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.
'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026
» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors as well as risking an increase in property prices.
Fugitive Chinese scam suspect arrested at Suvarnabhumi
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/12/2025
» A Chinese fugitive wanted in his home country in connection with a major scam operation was arrested on Tuesday evening at Suvarnabhumi airport as he was about to leave Thailand using a fake Mexican passport.
Korat police alert for drone-flying Russian mercenary
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/12/2025
» All police stations in Nakhon Ratchasima have been ordered to closely monitor Russian nationals staying in the area, amid concerns they could be mercenaries hired to sabotage military sites and key economic areas of this northeastern province.
Second Thai woman found dead in Poipet
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/11/2025
» A 28-year-old Thai woman has been found dead in a hotel room in Poipet, only a week after another Thai woman fell to her death in the Cambodian border scam hub.
Russian wanted over Phuket robbery found hiding in car on Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/09/2025
» Thai police have arrested a 26-year-old Russian man wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Phuket, after finding him hiding in the back seat of a car on Koh Samui.
Fireball lights up night sky over several provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/08/2025
» A fireball streaked across the night sky, accompanied by a loud explosion, over several provinces of Thailand early Monday morning, causing confusion and concern among residents.
Thai govt tells the world Cambodia broke ceasefire agreement
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/07/2025
» The Thai government on Tuesday complained to the international community, accusing Cambodia of continued attacks on Thai soil after their ceasefire agreement came in to effect at midnight.
Thailand and Cambodia truce begins
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/07/2025
» Thailand and Cambodia's leaders agreed to an "unconditional" ceasefire on Monday, after five days of combat along their border that has killed at least 36 people.
Thai, Cambodian leaders set for peace talks at 3pm
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/07/2025
» Thai and Cambodian leaders are set to hold talks on Monday in a bid to end the deadliest clash between the two Southeast Asian nations in over a decade.