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'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026
» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors as well as risking an increase in property prices.
Storm kills five, leaves seven missing in northern Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/08/2025
» At least five people have been killed and seven remain missing after heavy rains and landslides brought on by tropical storm Kajiki swept across northern Thailand.
Shooting at southern Thai festival leaves 2 dead
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/07/2025
» A second victim has died from injuries sustained in a shooting rampage at a festival in Nakhon Si Thammarat province late Tuesday night.
Tourist killed by wild elephant in Phu Kradueng park
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/12/2024
» A tourist was killed by a wild elephant in Loei's Phu Krabueng National Park on Tuesday, and officials closed some areas to visitors.
Pattaya pub raid nets illegal Canadian DJ, sword-carrying Brit
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/09/2024
» Police raided a nightclub and arrested a Canadian DJ working illegally and a sword-carrying Brit in Pattaya on Saturday night.
Russian beggar arrested on Koh Phangan
Published on 13/08/2024
» A Russian man detained on the tourist island of Koh Phangan following residents' complaints he was begging for food was found to have overstayed his visa by more than four years, tourist police said.
'Blistering' summer officially starts
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Meteorological Department has announced the start of summer, with temperatures expected to peak at a blistering 45°C over the next few months in some areas.
Don’t take bait, MFP warns PT
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/08/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has urged Pheu Thai (PT) to reverse its decision to end their political alliance, initially made for them to work together in forming a new coalition government.
Boys charged with armed robbery of kratom leaves
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/02/2023
» Five boys have been charged with armed robbery and illegal possession of guns after a shop was robbed of 2 kilogrammes of kratom leaves in Buri Ram.