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US to suspend visa services for 75 countries, including Thailand
Published on 15/01/2026
» The Trump administration is preparing to suspend all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries — including Thailand — starting on Jan 21, Fox News reported on Wednesday, citing a memo from the US State Department.
Brazilian couple caught smuggling 6.6kg of cocaine onto Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/07/2025
» Customs officers and local police on Koh Samui have arrested a Brazilian man and woman after 6.63 kilograms of cocaine were discovered hidden in their luggage at the island’s international airport.
Brazilian couple caught arriving with 7kg of cocaine
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/05/2025
» Two Brazilians have been arrested and 7.4 kilogrammes of cocaine, worth about 22 million baht, seized at Suvarnabhumi airport.
Thailand’s corruption score slips
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2025
» Thailand’s score has in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) declined to 34 from 35 the year before, though its global ranking improved one place to 107th, according to Transparency International.
Tomorrowland denies Thailand to host EDM event
Published on 29/03/2024
» Organisers of the Tomorrowland, a large electronic dance music (EDM) festival, has denied a government statement suggesting that the annual event will come to Thailand, saying they need to study the offer.
No appointment for international driving permit
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/02/2023
» People can apply for an international driving permit without making an appointment, says the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
City a top 10 NYE party spot
R May, Published on 27/12/2022
» Bangkok has been named among the top 10 destinations in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve this year as it booms back to life after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a CNN report.
Ko Phangan ranked No 1 destination for 'workation'
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/07/2022
» Ko Phangan has been ranked the No 1 destination for people seeking a workation (work + vacation) in a recent survey.
Brazilians arrested, cocaine worth B46.5m seized at airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2022
» Three Brazilians have been arrested on arriving at Suvarnabhumi airport and 15.5 kilogrammes of cocaine, worth about 46.5 million baht, seized from their luggage.
Thailand still on UK red list
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/10/2021
» Britain dropped its advice against all but essential travel for 32 countries and territories on Wednesday, but Thailand remains on its red list.