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Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
3-year term upheld by top court
News, Post reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling sentencing a man to three years and four months in prison for violating the lese majeste law over a social media post about the death of King Rama VIII.
QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaints
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» All metered taxis in Thailand will be required to display three QR codes that allow passengers to verify driver information, estimate fares, rate services and file complaints, according to the Department of Land Transport.
Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Excise Department set to hit B578bn goal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2026
» The Excise Department expects its revenue collection for this year to meet its target of 578 billion baht, after revenue collection during the first four months of fiscal 2026 exceeded the target by nearly 5%.
Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group plans to expand EV loan portfolio
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/02/2026
» Kiatnakin Phatra Bank, a subsidiary of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP), wants to grow its electric vehicle (EV) loan portfolio this year, following strong adoption of EVs in the Thai market.
Drugs worth B200m found under cargo of garlic
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026
» Highway police seized 2.1 million methamphetaine pills and 26 kilogrammes of crystal meth found concealed beneath a load of garlic, and arrested the pickup driver, in Saraburi province.
German carnival revellers take swipes at Putin, Trump, Epstein
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» DüSSELDORF (GERMANY) - From Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin, no one is safe when Germans celebrate carnival with floats that satirise politicians. But the Russian president is not laughing.
NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/02/2026
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) has expressed concern about a potential rise in informal debt amid subdued loan growth in the banking sector and an easing household debt-to-GDP ratio.
Samsen Road sinkhole repairs to finish in 2027
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026
» Repairs to the Samsen Road section between Vajira Hospital and Samsen police station are expected to be completed before the road reopens in October 2027, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt told a City Council meeting.