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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.
Driver wants '10 more jobs like this' after adorable delivery
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/02/2026
» A ride-hailing driver posted a touching experience on the "Grab Car Driver Club Thailand" Facebook group, declaring: "I want 10 more jobs like this". The first image showed the journey details - from Huai Khwang to Phra Khanong. The second revealed the adorable passenger: what appeared to be a long-coat Chihuahua.
French tuk-tuk sex-show couple deported, blacklisted
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/02/2026
» Immigration authorities have revoked their visas and blacklisted a French couple after a video of them engaging in explicit sexual activity on a public tuk-tuk in Phuket sparked widespread outrage online.
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.
US to suspend visa services for 75 countries, including Thailand
Published on 15/01/2026
» The Trump administration is preparing to suspend all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries — including Thailand — starting on Jan 21, Fox News reported on Wednesday, citing a memo from the US State Department.
French drug smuggling fugitive arrested in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/01/2026
» A French fugitive wanted on charges of drug smuggling between Europe and America was arrested in Pattaya by Thai police on Monday.
Saudi fined for obscene act
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/01/2026
» A Saudi Arabian tourist has been detained and fined for committing an act of public indecency in Phuket.
Restaurants slam new alcohol law
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/12/2025
» The Restaurant Association opposes the new alcohol law requiring restaurant operators to share some responsibility for any issues caused by drunk patrons.
Fugitive Chinese scam suspect arrested at Suvarnabhumi
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/12/2025
» A Chinese fugitive wanted in his home country in connection with a major scam operation was arrested on Tuesday evening at Suvarnabhumi airport as he was about to leave Thailand using a fake Mexican passport.
Thai airports tighten passenger screening, watch for foreign mercenaries
Published on 15/12/2025
» Thai airports have been ordered to strictly screen all Cambodians entering Thailand under the visa-free scheme and to also tighten checks against foreign mercenaries entering the country, amid the conflict at the border.