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Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Former Thai PM Thaksin seeks royal pardon
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/09/2025
» Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has submitted a petition for a royal pardon for his one-year jail sentence, his lawyer said on Monday.
‘Hi-so Luk Nat’ held on threat and drug charges
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/08/2025
» Police have arrested “Hi-so Luk Nat”, a wealthy Bangkok resident who became a high-profile figure in anti-government protests in 2021, on drug charges and seized numerous weapons after a woman accused him of threatening her and forcing her to take drugs.
Plan to sell Dutch embassy in Bangkok draws flak
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/06/2025
» The Dutch Association in Thailand is taking steps to prevent the sale of the Dutch Embassy compound in Bangkok, a unique property on 206 Wireless Road, to local developers.
Healing office syndrome, one stretch at a time
Nathamon (Hilight) Silprachawong, Published on 06/06/2025
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Teen Author Turns Rice into Climate Education
Published on 09/04/2025
» Amid the atmosphere of the 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), one voice stood out — that of a 17-year-old who introduced a fresh perspective on rice through a bilingual children’s book.
Tanker runs aground near Pattaya after hitting rocks
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/03/2025
» A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker ran aground on Koh Larn near Pattaya after colliding with rocks at a beach early Tuesday. No gas or oil spills have been found.
Taxi driver flees petrol station, hits police vehicle
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/12/2024
» A taxi registered in Bangkok collided with a truck and a police vehicle as its driver fled a Chaiyaphum petrol station without paying for fuel.
Low Carbon Rice Seminar Sparks Sustainable Agriculture Solutions
Sithsakorn Jantrakul, Published on 18/10/2024
» On October 6th, the Future of Good Life team hosted the Low Carbon Rice Seminar, a student-led event that united key figures from Thailand's agricultural sector to explore sustainable solutions for rice farming. The seminar brought together students, farmers, and industry experts to discuss practical ways to reduce rice agriculture's carbon footprint and ensure a more sustainable future for one of Thailand's essential industries.
Bangkok taxi fire injures five
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/10/2024
» A taxi caught on fire on Rama IX Road in Bangkok on Saturday morning, injuring five people including the driver. The incident happened near the Premier intersection on Srinakarin Road.