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Singapore to ban unwanted visitors from boarding planes
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/01/2026
» Singapore will order airlines worldwide to ban undesirable passengers from boarding flights to the city-state from Jan 30 under a new policy to boost security.
Crime drops after 'Pattaya Model' launch
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/07/2025
» Police have said a sharp decline in crime in Pattaya was due to the "Pattaya Model" -- a safety initiative launched in April that was designed to rebuild the city's image as a safe destination for tourists.
Security tightened on Koh Samui after Phuket incidents
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/06/2025
» Authorities on Koh Samui have increased security measures, inspecting all vehicles and people arriving on the island, following the discovery of several suspected explosive devices in Phuket and Krabi.
PM orders week of free public transport to combat PM2.5
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered free public transport in Bangkok for one week, starting today, in response to worsening air pollution as dust levels have surged across all districts of the capital.
Mass motorbike trip a 'headache' for Phetchabun police
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/11/2024
» Local highway police have stopped 400 street motorcycle riders and fined 72 of them for violating traffic laws as thousands of teen motorcyclists made a winter trip to Phetchabun at the weekend.
Suspension of TM6 form for travellers extended
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/10/2024
» Use of TM6 immigration forms will remain suspended until April 30 next year while the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system -- which could include a tourism fee -- is being developed, officials say.
Chinese tourist killed on zebra crossing
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/03/2024
» A Chinese tourist was killed after being hit by a speeding pickup truck on a zebra crossing in Samut Prakan province on Friday night, the first day he arrived in Thailand.
Motels under strict monitoring to ensure safe Valentine's Day
R May, Published on 14/02/2024
» Screening of people visiting motels and night-time entertainment venues will be more stringent to ensure the safety of minors on Valentine's Day, according to the Royal Thai Police.
Groups want govt to scrap 4am opening
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/12/2023
» Some groups want the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Sticker on truck sparks bribe investigation
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/11/2023
» A collapsed section of road in Bangkok was blamed on an overloaded lorry suspected of making illegal payments to officials because of a sticker on its windscreen.