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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.
SEA Games gambling-advert incident reported to police
R May, Published on 10/12/2025
» The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has filed a complaint with police after fans advertising a gambling website was seen on a SEA Games live broadcast.
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.
Drinkers face steep fines under new alcohol rules
Published on 10/11/2025
» People in Thailand enjoying an afternoon drink risk large fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control rules that strengthen enforcement.
Bangkok police raid drug-fuelled sex party
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2025
» Bangkok police stormed a luxury hotel in the Sukhumvit area early Sunday morning and arrested 29 men — 28 Thais and one Filipino — at what they described as a drug-fuelled sex party.
Bridging the gap between sighted and visually impaired students in Thailand
Sophia Lohstapornpipit, Published on 15/10/2025
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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.
14-year-old boy tattooed without parental consent
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/08/2025
» A father filed a complaint with police against a tattoo parlour in Chon Buri after his 14-year-old son was given a full torso tattoo without parental consent.
US visa applicants must make social media accounts public
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/06/2025
» Applicants for three types of non-immigrant visas to the United States must set their social media accounts to public mode as part of the submission process, the US embassy in Thailand said on Monday.
Tougher immigration checks for arrivals
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/05/2025
» National Police Chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch has ordered immigration police to step up the screening process for foreign arrivals.