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Visa changes aim to boost tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a comprehensive visa package proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to boost tourism, attract long-stay visitors and stimulate the economy.
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.
UK couple happy to be home after Thailand nightmare
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2025
» A British couple whose Thailand retirement dream turned into a nightmare are back home and say they “couldn’t be happier” as they prepare to rebuild their lives.
UK retirees endure legal ‘nightmare’ in Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/03/2025
» Two British retirees who were badly beaten by neighbours after a property dispute in Hua Hin have been fined after being charged with assault for defending themselves.
Swiss man accused of assault in supermarket
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/03/2024
» A 58-year-old woman alleges she was attacked and repeatedly punched by a Swiss man inside a supermarket in the southern province of Trang on Tuesday afternoon.
Thai retirement age could be increased
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/09/2023
» The increasing elderly population in Thailand is prompting a serious discussion on raising the retirement age beyond 55 to accommodate an "aged society" and deal with an ongoing labour shortage in the country, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
VIDEO: This Week's Top Stories July 22
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/07/2022
» This week: expat land ownership, Thaksin's return, Pattaya corpse and Lisa Blackpink's snack
Covid insurance needed for O-A expats
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/06/2021
» Foreigners living in Thailand on retirement visas will in the future have to prove they have insurance coverage of at least US$100,000 (three million baht) against Covid-19.
Prayut ruling angers students
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/12/2020
» The Constitutional Court's vote to clear Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of a conflict of interest in staying in an army house after his retirement has sparked outrage among anti-government protesters.
Prayut housing decision today
Published on 02/12/2020
» The Constitutional Court will decide today on the legality of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha living in an army residence since his retirement from the military.