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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.
Thailand steps up screening of ‘suspicious’ foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/03/2026
» The Thai Immigration Bureau has denied entry to more than 30 foreigners deemed suspicious after using increased screening measures during the conflict in the Middle East.
Zoo clarifies welfare of Moo Deng
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo has issued a statement addressing concerns over the living conditions of baby pygmy hippo "Moo Deng" while announcing plans for a habitat expansion.
Help for injured Indian tourist refused boarding at Chiang Mai airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/11/2025
» Tourist police helped an Indian traveller who was not allowed to board her flight home at Chiang Mai airport because of her medical condition after a motorbike accident.
Huge sinkhole appears in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/09/2025
» A section of Samsen Road in front of Vajira Hospital collapsed on Wednesday morning, forming a large hole about 50 metres deep. No injuries were reported.
Foreigners ram tourist's motorbike, snatch B300,000 watch
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/09/2025
» Police were hunting for two foreign suspects who allegedly rammed a motorcycle ridden by an American tourist before robbing him of a luxury wristwatch worth more than 300,000 baht in Phuket on Thursday evening.
Thailand tightens mobile banking transfer limits
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has set a daily transfer limit of 50,000 baht for children and the elderly using mobile banking, seeking to curb financial fraud.
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.
Student hit by bus while using zebra crossing
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2025
» A university student using a pedestrian crossing was run down by a bus on Sukhothai Road in Bangkok and the incident was recorded by surveillance camera footage and shared online.
Woman gets electric shock from parking ticket machine
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/06/2025
» A woman has spoken out after suffering an electric shock from an automated parking ticket machine at a popular shopping mall, which saw her in and out of hospital for several days and unable to work.