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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.
No entertainment event ban, Anutin says
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the government has imposed no ban on private celebrations or entertainment events following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
How much do Thai monks earn per month?
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/07/2025
» Buddhist monks in Thailand receive monthly food allowances which vary according to their rank, reflecting a centuries-old tradition that continues today.
Thailand will negotiate with US on tariffs, says Paetongtarn
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/04/2025
» Thailand will negotiate with the United States on tariffs, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Thursday, hours after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from many countries to the US.
Nude school Batman 'probably a teacher'
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/02/2025
» An investigation will be launched following complaints that a man, believed to be a teacher, was spotted wearing only a mask similar to Batman while posing nude at a school in Uthai Thani, according to the Education Ministry.
Cannabis controls to be tightened
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/10/2024
» The Public Health Ministry will issue a new regulation to tighten control of the production, import, export, sale and possession of cannabis and hemp extracts.
Prawit ‘won’t accept salary’ after frequent absences
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/10/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon will not receive his MP salary and allowances because of his frequent absences from parliament, according to the party’s secretary-general.
Two luxury Samui villas demolished
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/08/2024
» Koh Samui Municipality demolished two luxury villas that were being constructed without permission on a hillside on Koh Samui after the owners failed to conduct the demolition themselves as per the municipality's order.
All Move Forward MPs move to new party
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/08/2024
» All 143 members of parliament from the court-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) joined their new political home on Friday, with the main opposition's Facebook page renamed to the People's Party.
PM wants F1 race in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2024
» Thailand wants to host a Formula One event, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pitching Bangkok as a circuit for a street race that will help the nation’s status as a major tourism hub.