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Summer storms expected across Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/04/2026
» The Meteorological Department warns of summer storms in most parts of Thailand, including Greater Bangkok, from Thursday until next Monday.
Songkran road toll at 71 after two days
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/04/2026
» Seventy-one people were killed and 317 others injured in traffic accidents during the first two days of the Songkran festival holiday period.
Drug kingpin with B1m bounty expatriated to Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/04/2026
» A fugitive Thai drug kingpin with a 1-million-baht bounty, who was wanted under 60 arrest warrants and played dead, was arrested in South Korea and extradited to Thailand on Tuesday.
Pattaya reins in Walking Street security guards
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/04/2026
» Tourist police have moved to tighten control over private security guards on Pattaya’s Walking Street following online criticism over alleged violence against tourists.
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.
Polluted Chiang Mai to suffer at Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/04/2026
» Northern tourism operators expect a poor showing during the Songkran holiday as the region remains choked by smog, amid weak spending attributed to the war in the Middle East and the subsequent oil shock.
Chiang Mai world's most-polluted city
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» Chiang Mai was ranked the worst among polluted major global cities on Monday, as the northern province continues to be hit by forest and man-made fires.
Immigration warns of scam digital arrival card websites
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» The Immigration Bureau has warned foreign travellers against fraudulent websites offering Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) services for a fee.
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.