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Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/04/2026
» Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a meeting in Phuket on Tuesday to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers.
Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving at least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.
Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
'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.
Fugitive Chinese scam suspect arrested at Suvarnabhumi
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/12/2025
» A Chinese fugitive wanted in his home country in connection with a major scam operation was arrested on Tuesday evening at Suvarnabhumi airport as he was about to leave Thailand using a fake Mexican passport.
Thai hotels cut room rates after falling tourist numbers
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand’s hotel sector is experiencing pricing pressure this year after four consecutive years of rate increases that have nearly doubled average room rates since 2021, as tourist numbers from China and other major Asian markets have dropped significantly.
Russian wanted over Phuket robbery found hiding in car on Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/09/2025
» Thai police have arrested a 26-year-old Russian man wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Phuket, after finding him hiding in the back seat of a car on Koh Samui.
German arrested on Koh Phangan for fraud
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/07/2025
» A German man has been arrested on Koh Phangan for allegedly running a fraudulent investment scheme targeting investors in Australia.
Calls for a new PM grow
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/07/2025
» Anti-government demonstrators have vowed to ramp up their calls demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, while denying accusations that they want a military coup.
Bangkok building collapse tied to construction and design flaws
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/07/2025
» Thai investigators concluded that flaws in the design and construction methods caused the collapse of a partially built Bangkok building that killed at least 89 people during the March 28 earthquake, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.