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Govt's visa-free policy 'too easy'
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» The 60-day visa-free entry policy, which was intended to boost tourism recovery, is now under review as authorities weigh its economic benefits against security concerns.
'Dead’ 65-year-old found alive in coffin just before cremation
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/11/2025
» A 65-year-old woman believed to have died the previous night was discovered alive inside her coffin just moments before her planned cremation in Nonthaburi on Sunday.
'Rain bombs' revive fears of 2011 floods
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand's recent "rain bombs" have triggered concern about a repeat of the massive floods in 2011 that caused widespread losses, paralysed cities and stung the economy.
American tourist electrocuted in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/12/2024
» An American tourist was killed when he slipped on a wet pavement and was electrocuted by a faulty streetlight in Phuket, authorities said on Friday.
Bangkok-Butterworth train service to be revived
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2024
» Thailand and Malaysia plan to revive the direct train service between Bangkok and Butterworth.
Russian knocked out by new drinking 'friend'
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/05/2024
» A Russian man was punched to the floor by his new drinking friend after they got into an argument in Pattaya early on Monday morning, and required emergency help.
Drunk driver kills policeman at checkpoint
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/05/2024
» A drunk driver killed a police officer after smashing into him while trying to drive through a checkpoint in Chon Buri on Friday night.
Calls to revive 'red cars' in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2024
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the local government to help revive the transport service provided by the province's iconic rot daeng ("red cars") as more passengers have switched to other forms of transport.
Italian falls to his death from BTS station
R May, Published on 14/11/2023
» A 34-year-old Italian man died in a fall from Sanam Pao BTS Station in Bangkok's Phaya Thai district on Tuesday morning, police said.
Digital money handout to be delayed
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/10/2023
» The government cannot hand out 10,000 baht in digital money to people on Feb 1 as planned because it will take longer to develop a secure system, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.