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Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/04/2026
» Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a meeting in Phuket on Tuesday to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers.
'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.
‘Biggest’ Israeli drug dealer on Koh Phangan arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2026
» A major Israeli drug dealer, who operated out of the restaurant he owned on Koh Phangan, was arrested on Friday with narcotics worth over 50 million baht.
Foodpanda delivery service to exit Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/04/2025
» Foodpanda will stop operating its platform, food and grocery delivery services in Thailand on May 23, its parent company Delivery Hero announced on Wednesday.
Police raids target Chinese criminal ownership of tourist villas
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/01/2025
» Police have raided several businesses in Chon Buri province, including poolside villas, as they expand their investigation into illicit Chinese businesses providing accommodation for Chinese visitors.
Chiang Mai condo scam victims seek justice
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/10/2024
» A group of victims has petitioned the Foundation Campaigning to Reclaim Social Justice to help follow up on a condominium fraud case that has not progressed since 2022.
Couple arrested in Bangkok for selling impure gold
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/10/2024
» Bangkok police have arrested a couple for selling allegedly impure gold amulets, on suspicion of public fraud, computer crime and false advertising.
Foreign ownership ‘could mean more illegal hotels’
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/08/2024
» Hotel operators are concerned about changes to foreign ownership rules for real estate because they believe it could lead to more illegal hotels in Thailand.
Buyers ‘can open parcels before paying’
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2024
» Consumers can now open parcels to inspect them before making cash-on-delivery payments, according to the Office of the Consumer Protection Board.
Illegal tour groups forced to close
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/06/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has investigated illegal tour companies offering extremely cheap packages, forcing 10 of them to close.