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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.
Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/02/2026
» Caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul was preparing for coalition talks Monday after a stunning election victory for his Bhumjaithai Party.
‘Ong Bak’ star reportedly battling cancer
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thai action movie star Tony Jaa has been receiving treatment for gallbladder cancer, according to local media outlets.
Police capture wanted Swede in Hua Hin
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/01/2026
» Immigration police have arrested a Swedish national, wanted on an Interpol Red Notice in connection with drug trafficking charges, in the resort town of Hua Hin.
Floating market hit with overpriced omelette complaint
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/01/2026
» A plain omelette costing 400 baht and other dishes featuring sky-high prices at a restaurant in the famous Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi have become the target of tourist complaints.
Restaurants slam new alcohol law
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/12/2025
» The Restaurant Association opposes the new alcohol law requiring restaurant operators to share some responsibility for any issues caused by drunk patrons.
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.
Singer complains her face used for deepfake porn content
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/12/2025
» Thai pop singer Waruntorn “Ink” Paonil complained to police on Monday that her face was being used for deepfake pornographic pictures and videos posted and shared online.
Thaksin’s daughter posts family photo taken at prison
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/11/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was visited by his three children and their families at Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok on Thursday.
Two fake doctors flee as Pattaya clinic raided
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2025
» Authorities in Pattaya on Wednesday raided an illegal clinic catering mainly to foreign patients, but two suspects reportedly posing as doctors managed to escape.