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'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026
» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors as well as risking an increase in property prices.
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.
Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/02/2026
» Caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul was preparing for coalition talks Monday after a stunning election victory for his Bhumjaithai Party.
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.
Glowing blue sushi shocks customer
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/10/2025
» A Facebook user has sparked alarm online after sharing photos of sushi purchased from a well-known restaurant glowing an eerie blue in the dark.
Latest 2025 tax rules for foreign workers in Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/10/2025
» Foreigners working legally in Thailand face tighter tax regulations as the Thai government moves to align its tax system with international standards.
Tourists told to stop putting stickers on Kanchanaburi road sign
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/10/2025
» Tourists are being warned to stop putting stickers over a big road sign in Kanchanaburi's Thong Pha Phum district that has become an unofficial “check-in” point for visitors travelling the highway.
Foreign-run e-bike tour firm busted on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/09/2025
» A German man and a Myanmar national have been arrested on Koh Phangan for illegally running a tour firm that rented electric motorcycles to tourists.
Tourists found with drugs in Bangkok pub raid
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/08/2025
» Police in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district raided an unlicensed pub popular among Chinese tourists on Friday night, with six patrons testing positive for illegal drugs.
Thailand cracks down on ‘zombie pods’ drug
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/07/2025
» Thai authorities are tightening restrictions on the drug etomidate to curb its use in potentially deadly vape products known as “zombie pods”.