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Visa-free stays to be cut from 60 to 30 days
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 to 30 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month.
French tuk-tuk sex-show couple deported, blacklisted
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/02/2026
» Immigration authorities have revoked their visas and blacklisted a French couple after a video of them engaging in explicit sexual activity on a public tuk-tuk in Phuket sparked widespread outrage online.
Ten foreigners caught gambling on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2025
» Ten foreigners were arrested when caught illegally playing poker at a rented house on Koh Phangan on Tuesday night.
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/12/2025
» Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.
Afternoon ban on alcohol sales scrapped
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
Bangkok police raid drug-fuelled sex party
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2025
» Bangkok police stormed a luxury hotel in the Sukhumvit area early Sunday morning and arrested 29 men — 28 Thais and one Filipino — at what they described as a drug-fuelled sex party.
Raid on Chiang Mai luxury villa finds 20 Chinese scammers
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/10/2025
» Twenty Chinese people were arrested at a luxury pool villa in Chiang Mai on Thursday, suspected of operating scams targeting compatriots in China.
Police investigating Jomtien beach sex video
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/09/2025
» Police are investigating online reports of a foreign couple seen having sex at night in the sea at Jomtien beach, in the Pattaya area.
Sex live-streamers arrested in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/08/2025
» Five Chinese nationals have been arrested in Pattaya for operating a sex live-streaming service, with viewers paying to watch and direct the performers.
Indian tourist robbed by woman in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/06/2025
» A 45-year-old Indian tourist was left shocked and penniless late Saturday night after a woman he invited back to his hotel room allegedly stole his cash.