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‘Ong Bak’ star reportedly battling cancer
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thai action movie star Tony Jaa has been receiving treatment for gallbladder cancer, according to local media outlets.
UK retirees endure legal ‘nightmare’ in Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/03/2025
» Two British retirees who were badly beaten by neighbours after a property dispute in Hua Hin have been fined after being charged with assault for defending themselves.
93 countries to get visa-free entry
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/07/2024
» Thailand will allow citizens of more countries to enter the kingdom via visa exemptions starting Monday, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.
BMA to offer Muay Thai in schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is introducing Muay Thai as an elective course in 437 schools it runs to preserve the culture and teach young people about discipline.
Pattaya wants to clean up its sex tourism reputation
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/05/2024
» Pattaya tourism operators have vowed to promote family tourism, local food and Muay Thai to end its long-standing image as a hub of sex tourism.
New visa promotions, retiree insurance reduced
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/05/2024
» The cabinet approved several new visa promotions to attract more tourists on Tuesday, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes and longer stays for students, and a reduced level of compulsory health insurance for retirees.
First Muay Thai tourists arrive
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/05/2024
» The first batch of eight Chinese tourists have arrived in Phuket to learn Muay Thai under 90-day "Non-Ed" visas.
Govt planning Muay Thai visa for foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2024
» The government plans to introduce a special visa for foreign tourists who want to visit Thailand to practise Muay Thai. It will allow them to stay for up to 90 days to complete their course.
Iranian Muay Thai fighter killed in Phuket accident
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/01/2024
» Muay Thai fighter Fariyar Aminipour has died in Phuket, according to his gym in Thailand.
Olympic athlete charged with attempted rape
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/12/2023
» Olympic athlete Somluck Kamsing reported to police in Khon Kaen on Thursday and faces four charges, including attempted rape, in connection with a 17-year-old girl.