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Thailand scores poorly in corruption ranking
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2026
» The government has said it will act after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Visa-free stays to be cut from 60 to 30 days
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 to 30 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month.
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.
Thailand to review stiff fines in new booze law
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/11/2025
» A Thai government committee overseeing alcohol policy will meet on Thursday to review new rules that impose harsh fines for drinking during times when sales are prohibited, the government said on Tuesday.
Two Israelis arrested with fake US dollars on Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/10/2025
» Two Israeli men were arrested with fake US dollar bills totalling US$5,653 after they exchanged some of them for Thai baht at Samui airport.
Influencer explains dispute over B4,000 crab omelette
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2025
» Popular YouTuber PEACHII has explained in further detail how she was billed 4,000 baht for a crab omelette priced at 1,500 baht on the menu at a famous Michelin-starred restaurant in Bangkok.
Influencer shocked by B4,000 omelette
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/08/2025
» A London-based Thai influencer has gone viral with a complaint about a high extra charge that was not on the menu at Bangkok’s most famous street-food restaurant, the Michelin-starred Raan Jay Fai.
Indian man arrested in Pattaya over fake bank slip
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/08/2025
» Pattaya police have arrested an Indian national accused of using a forged bank transfer slip to pay a large food and drinks bill at a well-known Indian pub on Walking Street.
Thailand to withdraw casino bill
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/07/2025
» The government will withdraw a controversial bill to legalise casinos from parliament following public opposition and a recent political turmoil.
All Bangkok workers to get B400 minimum wage from July 1
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/06/2025
» An increase in the daily minimum wage to 400 baht for all workers in Bangkok will take effect on July 1.