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Court warns revellers, 'No groping'
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/04/2026
» The Court of Justice has warned Songkran revellers they could face up to 10 years in prison and/or a hefty fine of 200,000 baht if found guilty of physically molesting someone during crowded water fights.
Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2026
» Concerned by a drop in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.
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.
25% tourism decline ‘worst-case scenario’
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/03/2026
» War in the Middle East could seriously affect Thai tourism this year, with a 25% decline from the 2026 target being the worst-case scenario if the fighting extends beyond three months.
Final suspect in B2m Pattaya robbery case arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/03/2026
» A British national, who was the fourth and final suspect in the 2-million-baht robbery case in Pattaya, has been arrested in Bang Lamung district.
'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.
Visa changes aim to boost tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a comprehensive visa package proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to boost tourism, attract long-stay visitors and stimulate the economy.
Summer coming late, but it'll be a scorcher
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thailand is forecast to enter a hotter‑than‑usual summer later this month, with peak temperatures in some northern provinces likely to climb beyond 42°C, according to the Meteorological Department.
Thaksin ‘expected to be paroled in May’
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/01/2026
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to be granted parole in May, when he will have served two-thirds of his one-year prison term, according to a source at the Department of Corrections.
Israelis arrested partying with drugs on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/01/2026
» Police arrested three Israelis and seized a variety of illicit drugs at a party on Koh Phangan, and apprehended their alleged supplier.