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Foreigners set off fire extinguisher on Walking Street
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/04/2026
» Two foreigners discharged a fire extinguisher, instead of just splashing water, during Songkran celebrations in the middle of Walking Street, Pattaya, in the early hours of Sunday.
Pattaya reins in Walking Street security guards
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/04/2026
» Tourist police have moved to tighten control over private security guards on Pattaya’s Walking Street following online criticism over alleged violence against tourists.
Russian tour guide arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2026
» Tourist police in Phuket arrested a Russian national for illegally offering tour services on a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
Diesel now over B50 per litre
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/04/2026
» Diesel prices rose another 2.80 baht a litre at 5am on Sunday as the state Oil Fuel Fund cut the diesel price subsidy.
Thailand plans mandatory accident insurance for foreign visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/04/2026
» Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.
Undertaker brings coffin to pump after refused fuel
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» An undertaker whose request to fill three containers with fuel was refused later returned to the pump with a coffin and its dead occupant, to prove he was not stockpiling diesel.
Govt's visa-free policy 'too easy'
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» The 60-day visa-free entry policy, which was intended to boost tourism recovery, is now under review as authorities weigh its economic benefits against security concerns.
Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2026
» Concerned by a drop in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.
Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving at least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.
Diesel shortages hit provinces, pumps dry
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» Fuel shortages, particularly diesel, have intensified across several provinces, with long queues forming at petrol stations, supplies running out within hours and motorists left waiting without certainty of refuelling.