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Online arrival cards for Thailand take effect May 1
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/04/2025
» All foreign travellers planning a visit to Thailand are reminded that starting on May 1 they will be required to complete an online arrival card prior to arriving in the kingdom.
Phuket targets foreigners after surge in crime
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/03/2025
» Phuket is ramping up its immigration screenings and crackdowns on illegal activities following a surge in the number of drug-related crimes and foreigners working on the island illegally.
Japan visa-free travel under threat
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/03/2024
» Tour operators have shared public concern over a possible ending of visa-free travel to Japan as the number of Thais overstaying has soared.
2 Thais reported dead in tourist bus crash
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/11/2023
» Two Thai tourists, who were part of the group of 26 Thais injured in a bus crash in Turkey, were pronounced dead on Friday morning, according to the Thai embassy in Ankara.
Phuket apologises for attack on Chinese tourist
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/02/2023
» Phuket officials have met with a Chinese consular official, apologised for a tour agent's attack on a Chinese tourist and reported on the penalty given in the case.
Entry ban lifted on select foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/08/2020
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has lifted an entry ban on four groups of foreign nationals, in line with the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration's (CCSA) easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions.
10-year Thai passport launches
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/07/2020
» A new Thai passport was launched on Wednesday, with a plan to increase its validity for up to 10 years from next month.
Virus ship: 2 die, 3 Thais infected
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/02/2020
» Three Thais aboard the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess, moored in Japan, are infected with the new coronavirus (Covid-19), officials announced on Thursday, as two elderly Japanese passengers were reported to have died from the disease.
Thai woman dies after being assaulted in Tokyo
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/12/2018
» A 19-year-old Thai woman has died in a Tokyo hospital after being severely assaulted on Tuesday, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Australian filmmaker accused of spying
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/01/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's top court on Tuesday denied bail to an Australian filmmaker who has spent seven months behind bars accused of espionage and who faces 10 years in jail if he is convicted.