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30-day visa-free stay ‘sufficient’, says minister
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it will propose reducing the visa-free stay for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days in a bid to curb abuses and mitigate potential security threats.
Eastern destinations ride out flight disruption fallout
News, Jakkrit Waewkhayhong, Published on 21/03/2026
» Tourism operators along Thailand's eastern coast say the region is largely insulated from the flight disruptions currently affecting southern destinations.
Fuel shortage thinning Suvarnabhumi taxi ranks
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2026
» A fuel shortage is severely disrupting taxi services at Suvarnabhumi Airport, with large SUV taxis gradually suspending operations and only about 2,500 vehicles currently in active service, out of a fleet estimated at more than 5,000, operators say.
Rising fuel costs force fishing fleets to dock
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Achadthaya Chuenniran and Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 21/03/2026
» Fishing fleets nationwide are halting operations as surging fuel prices and shortages push costs beyond sustainable levels.
Getting a handle on the oil confusion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/03/2026
» An oil shortage at some petrol stations over the past week raised doubts as it contradicts the government's assurances of a stable fuel supply.
Mideast conflict threatens Thai growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is warning the war in the Middle East could weigh on Thailand's economy across multiple fronts, potentially dragging GDP growth below its 2% forecast for this year.
Tourism groups eye B15bn stimulus
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/03/2026
» Seven tourism associations under the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) have called for stimulus projects worth a combined 15 billion baht, including cash handouts to local tourists, to prevent an industry downturn due to the Gulf war.
More provinces grapple with fuel shortages
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/03/2026
» Fuel shortages have been reported in several provinces, with long queues forming at petrol stations overnight and "out of fuel" signs becoming a common sight as supply remains tight.
Energy woes dent Songkran travel sentiment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Tourism operators are increasingly concerned about declining energy confidence, fearing it could dampen their high expectations for the upcoming Songkran holiday.
Penalties vowed for gas gouging
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2026
» Caretaker energy minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon has vowed to take action against petrol station operators who charge prices that exceed government-regulated, subsidised levels, while pledging to intensify efforts to ensure smooth oil distribution nationwide.