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Thailand plans mandatory accident insurance for foreign visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/04/2026
» Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.
Japanese scam gang boss arrested at Bangkok airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2025
» One more Japanese man who is believed to be a former member of the yakuza has been arrested in connection with a busted call centre gang in Thailand, the Immigration Bureau said on Wednesday.
Medical costs in Thailand surge
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/11/2024
» Medical costs in Thailand, which have been skyrocketing since 2020, are projected to increase by another 15% next year, say analysts.
Condom use drops among teenagers
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2023
» Teenagers are at risk of being infected with HIV due to widespread unprotected sex, says the Aids Health Care Foundation (AHF) Thailand.
Viral Muay Thai comment breaks Instagram record
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/10/2023
» An American boy's challenge on Instagram has given Muay Thai a viral boost, and set a record for "likes" on a comment, said former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij.
Sounding the alarm on zero-dollar tours
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/04/2023
» Fears are growing that the influx of Chinese visitors will lead to the return of questionable or illegal tourist practices.
Cash handouts spark concern
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party's promise to give away 10,000 baht to anyone 16 or older as part of its proposed economic stimulus policies has raised some questions.
Day-5 PCR test scrapped, insurance cost cut for Test & Go arrivals
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/02/2022
» The government will relax entry rules for foreign visitors starting next month.
8,008 new Covid cases, 16 deaths Monday
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/01/2022
» The country registered 16 more Covid-19 fatalities and 8,008 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Monday morning.
Call for delay of new tourist entry fee
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/01/2022
» The new 300-baht tourism fee due to take effect in April is drawing mixed reactions from tourism operators as the recovery remains slow.