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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.
Bangkok heat index in ‘danger’ zone
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/03/2026
» The heat index in Bangkok is in the danger zone, with “feels like” temperatures on Thursday ranging between 42 and 51.9 degrees Celsius, City Hall has warned.
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.
European tourists abandon South, head to eastern attractions
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/03/2026
» European tourists' interest has shifted from southern Thailand to eastern attractions less affected by the Middle East war, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Middle East conflict hits tourism in Phangnga
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/03/2026
» The war in the Middle East is affecting the tourism industry, with Phangnga province reporting a sharp decline in European arrivals and estimated losses of nearly 1.7 billion baht, the Phangnga Hotel Association said.
Thailand steps up screening of ‘suspicious’ foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/03/2026
» The Thai Immigration Bureau has denied entry to more than 30 foreigners deemed suspicious after using increased screening measures during the conflict in the Middle East.
Thai authorities deny claims of huge Israeli presence
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/03/2026
» Immigration police have denied claims circulating on social media that hundreds of thousands of Israelis have settled in Thailand.
Thailand sends 40,000 stranded tourists home
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/03/2026
» More than 40,000 tourists stranded here by flight disruptions in the Middle East have safely returned home.
Russian DJ busted selling drugs on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/03/2026
» A Russian working as a DJ on Koh Phangan has been arrested on a charge of selling drugs to foreign tourists after buying them on the Telegram messaging application.
Duo on motorbike snatch bag from tuk-tuk tourists
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/02/2026
» Police are hunting for two thieves on a motorcycle, who snatched valuables from two Chinese women on a moving tuk-tuk late at night near the Pathumwan intersection in Bangkok.