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Thailand and Australia to consider visa waivers
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/02/2024
» Thailand and Australia have agreed to consider the possibility of introducing a mutual visa exemption scheme for travel and business activity between the people of both nations.
Russian rock band faces deportation from Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/01/2024
» Members of a Russian rock band critical of the war in Ukraine are facing possible deportation home from Thailand after they were arrested in Phuket for working without a permit, officials told Reuters on Monday.
Hells Angels, yakuza suspects arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/12/2023
» Immigration police have arrested an Australian suspected to be a Hells Angels member and two Japanese men believed to be connected with the yakuza gang.
Samui seeks longer stays for Europeans
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/09/2023
» Tourism operators on Koh Samui are urging the government to allow extended stays for European tourists as they believe the proposed visa exemption for Chinese visitors will not benefit the island.
Chinese buyers cool on Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/08/2023
» Thailand dipped to fifth among destinations for Chinese property buyers, down one spot from last year and the top ranking in 2021, due to a slow recovery of travel and pricey flights.
Deaths soaring on crowded Everest
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/05/2023
» The latest climbing season on Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, is set to become one of the deadliest ever.
Russians top list of crimes by foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/03/2023
» More than 180 foreigners have faced criminal charges in Phuket since the start of the year, with the top three offenders being nationals from Russia, France and the United Kingdom.
Nok Air veteran to launch Really Cool Airlines
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2023
» Airline veteran Patee Sarasin is setting up a new long-haul carrier, starting with four aircraft and a goal of 70% foreign passengers.
No appointment for international driving permit
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/02/2023
» People can apply for an international driving permit without making an appointment, says the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
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.