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Thai citizenship-for-sale ring busted in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/01/2026
» Six officials have been arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly falsifying permanent residency documents to grant Thai nationality to foreigners, mostly Chinese.
Russian arrested in Bangkok for passport forgery
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/07/2024
» Immigration police have arrested a Russian man accused of heading a gang that sold fake passports in Thailand, earning at least 30 million baht from the customers.
New Zealander arrested after 6-year overstay in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/05/2024
» A 60-year-old New Zealand man was arrested on Friday in Pattaya for overstaying his visa by nearly six years, police said.
Tourist entertainment venues want 4am closing
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/10/2023
» The Interior Ministry will draw up a regulation for tourist areas to allow nighttime entertainment venues to open until 4am, ministry spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said.
Srettha urged to send Thaksin back to jail
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/09/2023
» A group of political activists on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to restore public trust by ensuring Thaksin Shinawatra serves more time in prison.
Bridge project 'threatens rare dolphins'
R May, Published on 24/10/2022
» The cabinet's recent decision to approve construction of a 4.48-billion-baht bridge across Songkhla Lake is causing alarm among environmental activists and authorities.
Full Moon Party sees 10k visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/08/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry may extend the Full Moon Party by two hours until 4am as the monthly beach party is back in full swing.
Disease law set for change
R May, Published on 22/09/2021
» The cabinet has approved a draft amendment to the 2015 Communicable Disease Act.
Long-stay visits possible this winter
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/08/2020
» Authorities are finalising a plan that would make it possible for retired, sun-seeking foreigners to spend the coming winter months in Thailand in an effort to save the ailing tourism industry, says a prominent hospital executive.
Sineenart's titles, ranks removed
Published on 21/10/2019
» His Majesty the King has removed all the titles, military ranks and positions of Chao Khun Phra Sineenart Pilaskalayanee, as well as recalling all the royal decorations she was given, for failing to conform with codes of conduct for palace officials and being disloyal to His Majesty.