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Visa-free stays to be cut from 60 to 30 days
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 to 30 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month.
Contractor discharges black water into Jomtien sea
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/02/2026
» The contractor hired to improve the drainage system along Jomtien beach faces legal action after an outlet released wastewater that stained the sea black near Pattaya on Monday.
Etihad plane lands safely in Phuket after hitting air pocket
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2026
» An Etihad Airways bound for Phuket from Abu Dhabi encountered an air pocket over Phuket and landed safely at Phuket International Airport at around noon on Wednesday. No passengers were injured.
Thai influencer sparks backlash dancing shirtless on car roof in Japan
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/11/2025
» A Thai influencer with 6.4 million Facebook followers has been accused of inappropriate behaviour after he posted a video of himself dancing shirtless on the roof of a car at a popular tourist viewpoint in Japan on Monday.
Tropical storm to bring days more rain
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2025
» The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned of continued rainfall this week as a result of Tropical Storm Kalmaegi.
Phuket's 'rampant cannabis use' problem
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/09/2025
» A People's Party MP has asked the newly formed government to urgently address the widespread use of cannabis in Phuket, warning the province's image as a world-class tourist destination is at risk.
More bank accounts may be frozen: Bank of Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/09/2025
» More people could face frozen bank accounts as authorities widen investigations into transfers linked to mule accounts, in an effort to recover money for scam victims, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has warned.
Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/09/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the new tourism minister to give cash coupons to foreign visitors to spend in Thailand, similar to practices in other countries, and plan ahead for next year's low season immediately.
Chiang Mai roads flooded as storm Kajiki enters Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/08/2025
» Several roads in Chiang Mai city were flooded on Tuesday as storm Kajiki dumped heavy rain on northern Thailand, but continued to weaken.
Typhoon Kajiki to weaken, reach northern Thailand Tuesday evening
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/08/2025
» Typhoon Kajiki will weaken into a low pressure system and reach the northern Thai province of Nan on Tuesday evening, according to the Meteorological Department.