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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.
Mother, son rescued from condo set on fire by Irish husband
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/04/2026
» A mother and her son were rescued from their burning condo early Tuesday after an Irishman set fire to their room and locked his family inside.
Foreigners set off fire extinguisher on Walking Street
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/04/2026
» Two foreigners discharged a fire extinguisher, instead of just splashing water, during Songkran celebrations in the middle of Walking Street, Pattaya, in the early hours of Sunday.
Power bank explosion damages condominium
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/04/2026
» A power bank burst into flames while charging, causing a fire inside a condominium in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Russian tour guide arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2026
» Tourist police in Phuket arrested a Russian national for illegally offering tour services on a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
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.
Thai authorities deny claims of huge Israeli presence
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/03/2026
» Immigration police have denied claims circulating on social media that hundreds of thousands of Israelis have settled in Thailand.
Pattaya’s Jomtien beach covered in rubbish
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/02/2026
» Large amounts of rubbish washed up on popular Jomtien beach, just south of Pattaya city, covering the sand and driving tourists away on Sunday.
Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.