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Visa changes aim to boost tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a comprehensive visa package proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to boost tourism, attract long-stay visitors and stimulate the economy.
Singapore to ban unwanted visitors from boarding planes
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/01/2026
» Singapore will order airlines worldwide to ban undesirable passengers from boarding flights to the city-state from Jan 30 under a new policy to boost security.
Human skeleton found in house ceiling
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/01/2026
» Construction workers found human remains above ceiling tiles in a house under renovation in Pathum Thani on Tuesday.
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.
Ten foreigners caught gambling on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2025
» Ten foreigners were arrested when caught illegally playing poker at a rented house on Koh Phangan on Tuesday night.
Phuket shifts to targeting 'quality' tourists
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/12/2025
» Phuket is looking to strengthen its standing as a high-quality destination, says Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
Afternoon ban on alcohol sales scrapped
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
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.
Thaksin in good spirits in prison with 15,000 baht for expenses
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/09/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was in good spirits when his daughters visited him and gave him 15,000 baht for his spending at Bangkok's Klongprem Central Prison on Thursday morning.
Govt issues new rules for SIM cards
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2025
» The government has announced stricter measures for SIM card registration to combat rising online fraud.