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'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.
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.
38-storey condo on fire in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/10/2025
» A fire broke out in a 38-storey condominium building on Somdet Phra Pin Klao Road in Bangkok Noi district of the capital on Thursday, with multiple occupants trapped inside.
Man falls from Pattaya condo, body torn in two
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/10/2025
» An Asian man fell from a condominium tower in Pattaya, landing on a wall below that tore his body apart, early on Wednesday morning.
Taiwanese man arrested in Pattaya with drugs and weapons
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/06/2025
» A Taiwanese man was arrested in Pattaya after he allegedly attacked his neighbours’ condo doors with a baseball bat while under the influence of drugs, sparking panic among residents. Police discovered drugs and weapons in his room.
Thailand's bidet spray - hygienic bathroom culture found in every home
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/06/2025
» Thailand’s approach to personal hygiene after using the toilet has deep cultural roots.
Cambodian troops agree to retreat from Thai border
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/06/2025
» Cambodian soldiers agreed to retreat from the Thai border in Ubon Ratchathani province after a talk between regional forces of both countries on Sunday.
Fire breaks out at Bangkok condo construction site
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/06/2025
» A fire erupted at a condominium tower under construction in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok on Thursday afternoon.
Bangkok on alert as flood threat grows along Chao Phraya
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/05/2025
» Bangkok is on heightened alert for potential flooding as high sea levels threaten low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River through to Sunday.
Russian 'high on cannabis' jumps to death in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/05/2025
» A 27-year-old Russian tourist fell to his death from the ninth floor of a condominium in the Jomtien area after allegedly experiencing hallucinations brought on by cannabis use.