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Visas now in limbo for long-stay expats
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 29/03/2026
» For Cui Heng, Thailand was never meant to be a loophole -- just a place to live.
Dual pricing as Thailand's tourism dilemma
Online Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» Thailand welcomed 32.9 million foreign visitors in 2025, a 7.23% decline from the year before. In the second episode of Bangkok Post’s Why Bangkok, the series turns its lens on one of tourism’s most persistent grievances: dual pricing.
German says deceived by transgender, who stole his money
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 24/02/2026
» PATTAYA — A German man involved in a brawl with five transgenders has told police one of them had stolen a large amount of money after he took him back to his hotel room, mistakenly believing him to be a woman.
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.
Iraqi shot dead in Phuket, police hunt foreign suspect
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/02/2026
» PHUKET - Police were hunting for a foreigner suspected of shooting dead an Iraqi tourist in this southern island province Saturday evening.
Foreigner caught on Samui after scary SUV joyride
Online Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» SURAT THANI - A foreign man believed to be experiencing hallucinations has been arrested on Koh Samui after dragging a driver from his SUV and taking off, forcing the driver to cling to the side of the moving vehicle for 3.5 kilometres, police said on Thursday.
Foreign tourists brawl on Patong’s Bangla Road
Online Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» A violent brawl involving foreign tourists on Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket, sparked alarm over the safety of visitors and the province's reputation as a top holiday destination.
Pattaya police caution Norwegian skinny-dipper
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 22/01/2026
» CHON BURI - Police were called to Pattaya beach in the early hours of Thursday after a Norwegian tourist was spotted walking naked along the shore.
Foreigner cheated in winning eating challenge, pocketed B30,000 prize
Online Reporters, Published on 22/12/2025
» A popular curry restaurant has revealed that a foreigner who pocketed 30,000 baht after completing a food eating challenge was later found to have cheated.
Deeper Dive: Do you owe income tax in Thailand?
Dave Kendall, Published on 08/12/2025
» If you stay more than 180 days in any calendar year in Thailand, you are considered a Thai tax resident, and since the beginning of 2024, any money you remit, or bring into the country, is assessable for income tax.