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Sounding the alarm on zero-dollar tours
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/04/2023
» Fears are growing that the influx of Chinese visitors will lead to the return of questionable or illegal tourist practices.
Whistleblowers expose police misconduct
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2023
» Whistleblowers who recently exposed alleged police misconduct are being hailed by netizens for their bravery.
Elite Card under fire over scandal
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/02/2023
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the police to investigate reports of members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses.
Outcry over police VIP airport escort service
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/01/2023
» Tourism operators have slammed the Thai police VIP escort service sold online in China, saying it severely damages the image of Thailand.
Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/01/2023
» An investigation into corruption by senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers has found clear evidence of some officers helping foreign criminals, and even serving as owners of foundations that arranged visas for Chinese nationals.
Immigration to tighten visa rules
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/12/2022
» The Immigration Bureau will tighten its visa extension rules to prevent foreign criminals from establishing businesses in the country, its chief said on Thursday.
Immigration top brass 'took bribes' for triad visas
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/12/2022
» Three former division commanders of the Immigration Bureau (IB) have taken bribes for approving visas for more than 3,325 Chinese nationals, according to former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit.
16 Chinese nationals arrested in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/10/2022
» Sixteen Chinese nationals suspected of running an illegal online money-lending business were arrested during a police raid in Pattaya on Wednesday.
Call for delay of new tourist entry fee
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/01/2022
» The new 300-baht tourism fee due to take effect in April is drawing mixed reactions from tourism operators as the recovery remains slow.
Sex tours sites prompt clean-up
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 27/04/2018
» Police are looking into a sex tour scandal after a foreign media report emerged claiming that companies are offering steamy vacations to Western travellers with particular emphasis being placed on resort destinations such as Pattaya and Phuket.