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US to suspend visa services for 75 countries, including Thailand
Published on 15/01/2026
» The Trump administration is preparing to suspend all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries — including Thailand — starting on Jan 21, Fox News reported on Wednesday, citing a memo from the US State Department.
Online arrival cards for Thailand take effect May 1
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/04/2025
» All foreign travellers planning a visit to Thailand are reminded that starting on May 1 they will be required to complete an online arrival card prior to arriving in the kingdom.
Phuket targets foreigners after surge in crime
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/03/2025
» Phuket is ramping up its immigration screenings and crackdowns on illegal activities following a surge in the number of drug-related crimes and foreigners working on the island illegally.
Japan visa-free travel under threat
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/03/2024
» Tour operators have shared public concern over a possible ending of visa-free travel to Japan as the number of Thais overstaying has soared.
2 Thais reported dead in tourist bus crash
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/11/2023
» Two Thai tourists, who were part of the group of 26 Thais injured in a bus crash in Turkey, were pronounced dead on Friday morning, according to the Thai embassy in Ankara.
Phuket apologises for attack on Chinese tourist
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/02/2023
» Phuket officials have met with a Chinese consular official, apologised for a tour agent's attack on a Chinese tourist and reported on the penalty given in the case.
Tourist falls to death in Phuket
R May, Published on 18/05/2022
» A 22-year-old Australian man died in a fall from the 11th floor of his hotel in Patong district on Monday night.
Entry ban lifted on select foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/08/2020
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has lifted an entry ban on four groups of foreign nationals, in line with the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration's (CCSA) easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions.
10-year Thai passport launches
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/07/2020
» A new Thai passport was launched on Wednesday, with a plan to increase its validity for up to 10 years from next month.
Virus ship: 2 die, 3 Thais infected
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/02/2020
» Three Thais aboard the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess, moored in Japan, are infected with the new coronavirus (Covid-19), officials announced on Thursday, as two elderly Japanese passengers were reported to have died from the disease.