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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.
Fugitive Chinese scam suspect arrested at Suvarnabhumi
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/12/2025
» A Chinese fugitive wanted in his home country in connection with a major scam operation was arrested on Tuesday evening at Suvarnabhumi airport as he was about to leave Thailand using a fake Mexican passport.
Foreigners linked to scams arrested
R May, Published on 09/12/2025
» Fourteen South Korean and three Chinese suspects linked to a major transnational call centre syndicate operated by South Koreans have been arrested.
Rapper to face fraud summons
R May, Published on 08/12/2025
» Police will on Tuesday summon rapper Prinya "Way Thaitanium" Intachai to answer a fraud charge involving a 10‑million‑baht investment dispute.
Cops beef up checks on foreigners on isles
R May, Published on 22/10/2025
» SURAT THANI: The Royal Thai Police has intensified checks on foreigners on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan following the discovery of multiple legal violations, deputy national police chief Pol Gen Samran Nuanma has announced.
Thai hotels cut room rates after falling tourist numbers
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand’s hotel sector is experiencing pricing pressure this year after four consecutive years of rate increases that have nearly doubled average room rates since 2021, as tourist numbers from China and other major Asian markets have dropped significantly.
Russian wanted over Phuket robbery found hiding in car on Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/09/2025
» Thai police have arrested a 26-year-old Russian man wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Phuket, after finding him hiding in the back seat of a car on Koh Samui.
Teen Author’s Investment Book Hits Global Charts
Published on 21/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 20, 2025 —At just 16 years old, Phoonseeraah “Ada” Tieanworn has achieved what many aspiring authors only dream of: turning her book into a best-seller. My Papa Taught Me to Invest soared to No. 1 on Amazon.com’s New Releases Chart in Morals & Responsibility in June 2025, and climbed to No. 3 in “Teen & Young Adult Business & Economics” within days of release.
German arrested on Koh Phangan for fraud
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/07/2025
» A German man has been arrested on Koh Phangan for allegedly running a fraudulent investment scheme targeting investors in Australia.
Calls for a new PM grow
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/07/2025
» Anti-government demonstrators have vowed to ramp up their calls demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, while denying accusations that they want a military coup.