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Visa changes aim to boost tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a comprehensive visa package proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to boost tourism, attract long-stay visitors and stimulate the economy.
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.
Chinese men caught selling crystal meth in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/10/2025
» Two Chinese men were arrested in Pattaya early Tuesday morning for possession of crystal methamphetamine, smuggled vapes and cigarettes for alleged sale at parties.
Drug den busted at Nana barber shop in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/10/2025
» Bangkok police arrested six foreign men, a Thai woman and a Myanmar woman at a barber shop on Nana Road (Sukhumvit Soi 3) where they said drugs were available.
Tourists told to stop putting stickers on Kanchanaburi road sign
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/10/2025
» Tourists are being warned to stop putting stickers over a big road sign in Kanchanaburi's Thong Pha Phum district that has become an unofficial “check-in” point for visitors travelling the highway.
Foreign-run e-bike tour firm busted on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/09/2025
» A German man and a Myanmar national have been arrested on Koh Phangan for illegally running a tour firm that rented electric motorcycles to tourists.
Thailand cracks down on ‘zombie pods’ drug
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/07/2025
» Thai authorities are tightening restrictions on the drug etomidate to curb its use in potentially deadly vape products known as “zombie pods”.
Tourists smoking and drinking in national park draw anger
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/04/2025
» An online video showing foreign tourists smoking and drinking alcohol on the open waters off Phi Phi Island in Krabi province has drawn widespread public disapproval.
Thailand threatens vapers with tougher legal action
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/04/2025
» The Thai government will take tougher action against e-cigarette smokers, who can be charged with receiving smuggled products.
Eighteen traffic police officers suspended for taking bribes
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/12/2024
» Eighteen traffic police in Udon Thani have been suspended from duty pending an investigation over traffic ticket bribes.