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Visa changes aim to boost tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a comprehensive visa package proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to boost tourism, attract long-stay visitors and stimulate the economy.
Bangkok’s giant sinkhole expanding
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/10/2025
» The filling of the huge sinkhole on Bangkok's Samsen Road will require much more sand that earlier thought because it's getting bigger, according to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority.
All Bangkok workers to get B400 minimum wage from July 1
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/06/2025
» An increase in the daily minimum wage to 400 baht for all workers in Bangkok will take effect on July 1.
Israeli caught working as tour guide for foreign children
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/04/2025
» An Israeli former soldier has been arrested for illegally working as a tour guide for foreign children on Koh Phangan.
Young soft-tennis player killed in car crash
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/01/2025
» A young soft tennis player was killed when a car ran into the back of the pickup truck she was travelling in on Sunday night in Sukhothai, leaving her family and the sport's fans devastated.
Thaksin asks Naomi Campbell to help turn Thais into supermodels
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/01/2025
» Supermodel Naomi Campbell will visit Thailand next month to offer advice to Thaksin Shinawatra on his idea to groom Thais to be models, the former Thai prime minister has said.
Grand parade for arrival of Lord Buddha’s tooth
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/11/2024
» The government will organise a grand parade for the arrival of Lord Buddha's tooth, on loan from China, in Bangkok on Dec 4.
Moo Deng ‘predicts’ Trump win
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/11/2024
» As Americans vote for their next president, the superstar baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng has 'predicted' former president Donald Trump will win the election.
BMA to offer Muay Thai in schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is introducing Muay Thai as an elective course in 437 schools it runs to preserve the culture and teach young people about discipline.
Mum posts videos of toddler vaping, drinking kratom
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/06/2024
» A toddler who was reportedly using e-cigarettes and drinking kratom juice has been taken into protective custody by authorities in Saraburi.