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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.
Zoo clarifies welfare of Moo Deng
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo has issued a statement addressing concerns over the living conditions of baby pygmy hippo "Moo Deng" while announcing plans for a habitat expansion.
'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.
‘Biggest’ Israeli drug dealer on Koh Phangan arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2026
» A major Israeli drug dealer, who operated out of the restaurant he owned on Koh Phangan, was arrested on Friday with narcotics worth over 50 million baht.
Driver wants '10 more jobs like this' after adorable delivery
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/02/2026
» A ride-hailing driver posted a touching experience on the "Grab Car Driver Club Thailand" Facebook group, declaring: "I want 10 more jobs like this". The first image showed the journey details - from Huai Khwang to Phra Khanong. The second revealed the adorable passenger: what appeared to be a long-coat Chihuahua.
Two foreign tourists rescued from Koh Phangan jungle
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/02/2026
» Two foreign tourists have been rescued after getting lost in the jungle on a hillside of Koh Phangan during a storm, police said.
2 tourists killed in separate traffic accidents
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/01/2026
» Chinese and Turkish nationals were killed in separate traffic accidents in Pattaya and Phuket early Wednesday morning.
Foreign tourists fight on Phuket’s Bangla Road
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2026
» A violent brawl involving foreign tourists on Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket, sparked alarm over the safety of visitors and the province's reputation as a top holiday destination.
Lifting crane and load fall and crush family home
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/01/2026
» A 29-year-old man was lucky to escape with his life when a heavy crane lifting a prefabricated house toppled over and crushed his family home in Khon Kaen.
Cha-am rounds up homeless people after Hua Hin murder
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/01/2026
» Police began rounding up homeless people along Cha-am beach as part of a drive to prevent crimes such as the brutal murder in Hua Hin, where the detention of the suspect was extended on Thursday.