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Thailand plans mandatory accident insurance for foreign visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/04/2026
» Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.
Thai cannabis shops given 3 years to become clinics
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health has announced moves to make cannabis use in Thailand for medicinal purposes only, allowing shops a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.
10 foreign teachers arrested in Bangkok school raid
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/04/2026
» Authorities have raided an unlicensed international school in Prawet district of Bangkok, arresting 10 foreign teachers and staff found working without permits.
Thai diesel prices rise another 3.50 baht
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/04/2026
» Diesel prices will rise another 3.50 baht a litre to 44.24 baht — 48% higher than a month ago — at service stations across Thailand on Thursday morning.
Govt's visa-free policy 'too easy'
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» The 60-day visa-free entry policy, which was intended to boost tourism recovery, is now under review as authorities weigh its economic benefits against security concerns.
Fuel shortages continue despite adequate reserves
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/03/2026
» Fuel remains scarce at many service stations across Thailand, even though reserves are more than adequate, amid continuing problems with delivery and unusually high demand, officials said on Thursday.
1,000 flights to Thailand cancelled amid Mideast war
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/03/2026
» Since war erupted in the Middle East late last month, about 1,000 Thailand-bound flights have been cancelled, according to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand.
Pump prices to rise from today
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/03/2026
» The government will let retail fuel prices rise gradually from today but will heavily subsidise the pump price of standard diesel.
Govt officials ordered to work from home, suspend overseas trips
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/03/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials at government organisations and state enterprises to work from home and suspend overseas trips, as part of measures to cope with the Middle East war's impact.
Teacher accused of sexual assaults on four students
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/02/2026
» Four families have filed complaints with the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women, alleging that their sons, all 12-year-old Grade 6 students, were sexually assaulted by a male teacher.