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Thailand rules out extension of stay for Cambodian workers
Online Reporters, Published on 10/11/2025
» The Interior Ministry has rejected a resolution passed by the previous cabinet to allow Cambodian workers to temporarily overstay in Thailand to ease labour shortages.
PM orders revision of visa-free scheme
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday ordered a revision of the visa-free entry scheme, prompted by the number of visitors overstaying and working illegally in Thailand, the government spokesman said.
Crackdown urged on corruption, foreigners working illegally in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Kuakul Mornkum, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/03/2025
» Fears about Thailand becoming a failed state have grown recently because of its failure to enforce laws, allowing cross-border crimes to erode public confidence in the country's safety and security.
Foreign minister to address visa issue in Japan
Online Reporters, Published on 28/03/2024
» Foreign Minister Panpree Bahiddha-Nukara will travel to Tokyo in the hope of persuading the Japanese government to maintain its visa-free policy for Thailand amid a jump in the number of overstaying Thai visitors.
Unease over Japan visa-free policy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/03/2024
» Tour operators have allayed public concern over a possible revocation of visa-free privileges granted by Japan as the number of Thais overstaying has soared.
Pursuing passport paradise
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Molpasorn Shoowong, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/01/2024
» After the first cabinet meeting of this year, the government excited some local travellers with the announcement of a reciprocal visa exemption between Thailand and China scheduled to start in March, part of a plan to empower Thai passports.
Thai food boost sought in US
News, Thai News Agency, Published on 12/05/2022
» Thai restaurateurs in the United States are seeking the government's help to heighten Thai food's popularity by focusing on dishes that could spearhead the country's culinary soft power.
Migrants get 6 more months to register
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/01/2021
» The Labour Ministry will ask the cabinet to extend the registration period for migrant workers who risk losing their legal status during the pandemic for another six months.
In tune with tech
Asia focus, Published on 06/01/2020
» Playing the piano is more than just a hobby for Maxwell Meyer. It was his first source of income, his first shot at fame, it helped get him through college, and it was how he managed to attract the attention of the woman who recently became his wife.
Prawit pours cold water on visa plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/08/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Monday weighed in on the Tourism and Sports Ministry's proposal to waive visa requirements for Chinese and Indian tourists to stimulate the economy, saying he disagreed with granting them "easy access".