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'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026
» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors as well as risking an increase in property prices.
Floating market hit with overpriced omelette complaint
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/01/2026
» A plain omelette costing 400 baht and other dishes featuring sky-high prices at a restaurant in the famous Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi have become the target of tourist complaints.
Tanker driver falls asleep, kills four
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/12/2025
» Four people were killed and two badly injured after the driver of a fuel tanker fell asleep at the wheel, hitting a roadside power pole before crashing into another vehicle in Nakhon Ratchasima on Thursday morning.
Authorities probe price-gouging on Bangkok-Hat Yai flights amid flood crisis
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/12/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has launched an investigation into allegations that airlines cancelled passengers’ bookings and resold the same seats at significantly higher prices on the Bangkok-Hat Yai route as southern provinces battle severe flooding.
Phuket airport reopens after Navy plane mishap
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/10/2025
» Phuket International Airport reopened its main runway on Wednesday afternoon, three hours after a Royal Thai Navy aircraft experienced a landing gear malfunction and blocked the runway.
Jail term possible for Michelin-starred restauranteur over B4,000 omelette
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade is further investigating the four-digit price of a crabmeat omelette at a Bangkok Michelin-starred eatery to see if the dish was overpriced, an offence that can carry a jail term.
Influencer explains dispute over B4,000 crab omelette
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2025
» Popular YouTuber PEACHII has explained in further detail how she was billed 4,000 baht for a crab omelette priced at 1,500 baht on the menu at a famous Michelin-starred restaurant in Bangkok.
Inquiry into B4,000 omelette at famous restaurant
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade will look into whether the Michelin-starred Raan Jay Fai eatery in Bangkok illegally overcharged a customer by 2,500 baht for its famed crab omelette.
Bangkok to open new street food hub
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/08/2025
» Bangkok is set to open a new street food hub, Hawker Centre, beside Lumphini Park in early 2026.
Bangkok's Song Wat Road targeted as new tourist hotspot
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry plans to promote Song Wat Road as a new Bangkok landmark.