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Russian tour guide arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2026
» Tourist police in Phuket arrested a Russian national for illegally offering tour services on a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
Thailand plans mandatory accident insurance for foreign visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/04/2026
» Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.
Don Mueang advises Songkran travellers to arrive 3 hours early
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/04/2026
» Passengers using Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok during the Songkran holiday are advised to arrive at least two to three hours before their scheduled departures.
10 foreign teachers arrested in Bangkok school raid
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/04/2026
» Authorities have raided an unlicensed international school in Prawet district of Bangkok, arresting 10 foreign teachers and staff found working without permits.
Govt's visa-free policy 'too easy'
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» The 60-day visa-free entry policy, which was intended to boost tourism recovery, is now under review as authorities weigh its economic benefits against security concerns.
Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2026
» Concerned by a drop in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.
THAI to increase ticket prices
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» The war in the Middle East has driven up operating costs for Thai Airways International (THAI), forcing the national carrier to increase average ticket prices by 10-15%.
British reality TV star found dead in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/03/2026
» British reality television star Jordan Wright has been found dead in a drainage ditch on the Thai island of Phuket, authorities have confirmed.
1,000 flights to Thailand cancelled amid Mideast war
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/03/2026
» Since war erupted in the Middle East late last month, about 1,000 Thailand-bound flights have been cancelled, according to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand.
Thailand steps up screening of ‘suspicious’ foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/03/2026
» The Thai Immigration Bureau has denied entry to more than 30 foreigners deemed suspicious after using increased screening measures during the conflict in the Middle East.