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Visa-free stay to be cut for 'quality boost'
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/04/2026
» Thailand is preparing to end the 60-day visa-free scheme to improve screening and support sustainable growth in the tourism sector, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul.
Police investigate parasailing incident in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2026
» Police and maritime officials have launched an investigation into a parasailing incident off Phuket's Kamala beach in which a tow rope snapped mid-air, sending a tourist into the sea. The tourist survived without serious injury.
Summer storms warning from Thursday to Saturday
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2026
» The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of summer storms affecting upper Thailand, anticipating thunderstorms and gusty winds from Thursday to Saturday.
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/04/2026
» Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a meeting in Phuket on Tuesday to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers.
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.
Chinese man arrested at Bangkok airport after in-flight thefts
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2026
» A Chinese man has been apprehended after emerging from an aircraft for allegedly stealing money on a flight to Bangkok from Vientiane, authorities said on Tuesday.
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.
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.