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Thai citizenship-for-sale ring busted in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/01/2026
» Six officials have been arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly falsifying permanent residency documents to grant Thai nationality to foreigners, mostly Chinese.
Russian arrested in Bangkok for passport forgery
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/07/2024
» Immigration police have arrested a Russian man accused of heading a gang that sold fake passports in Thailand, earning at least 30 million baht from the customers.
New Zealander arrested after 6-year overstay in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/05/2024
» A 60-year-old New Zealand man was arrested on Friday in Pattaya for overstaying his visa by nearly six years, police said.
Tourist entertainment venues want 4am closing
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/10/2023
» The Interior Ministry will draw up a regulation for tourist areas to allow nighttime entertainment venues to open until 4am, ministry spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said.
Srettha urged to send Thaksin back to jail
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/09/2023
» A group of political activists on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to restore public trust by ensuring Thaksin Shinawatra serves more time in prison.
Full Moon Party sees 10k visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/08/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry may extend the Full Moon Party by two hours until 4am as the monthly beach party is back in full swing.
Long-stay visits possible this winter
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/08/2020
» Authorities are finalising a plan that would make it possible for retired, sun-seeking foreigners to spend the coming winter months in Thailand in an effort to save the ailing tourism industry, says a prominent hospital executive.
Tens of thousands apply for weed amnesty
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/05/2019
» A total of 31,177 people applied for the medical marijuana amnesty online during the 90-day registration period, which means the number of medical marijuana users in Thailand may exceed 50,000, says the Thai Red Cross Emerging Infectious Disease Health Science Centre.
Topless protest in Sydney in support of Saudi runaway
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/01/2019
» SYDNEY: Four women held a topless protest in Sydney on Thursday to support runaway Saudi woman Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, as Australia began considering her bid for resettlement as a refugee.
Punk rock memories
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/12/2018
» A Bangkok Post music columnist shares his memories of England’s punk music scene.