Category: Thailand

Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay

The cabinet on Tuesday decided to end the 60-day visa-free programme for foreign visitors to Thailand, with the timeline for enforcement still being worked out.

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Boonrawd Brewery responds to family drama

Boonrawd Brewery Co, the maker of Singha Beer, has broken its silence on a family drama that has gripped the country, expressing profound regret over an incident involving executive Sunit “Pi” Scott and confirming that he has vacated all positions in the company.

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Police in Sa Kaeo involved in the kidnapping of five Chinese nationals draws strong statement from China

Beijing has issued a second warning in 10 days after Thai police allegedly kidnapped and extorted five Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo, highlighting existing concerns… Read More ›
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India may be biggest loser in new get tough foreign tourism visa policy approved by cabinet on Tuesday

Thailand is set to scrap its expanded 60-day visa-free stay scheme in a sweeping immigration crackdown tied to illegal business activity and foreign crime concerns.… Read More ›
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Pattaya Accelerates Monitoring of Invasive Blackchin Tilapia After Beach Sightings, Fears Ecological and Tourism Impact

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Pattaya, Chonburi– May 18th, 2026: Pattaya City officials have stepped up efforts to track the invasive “blackchin tilapia” following recent discoveries along Pattaya Beach, raising concerns about potential damage to the marine ecosystem and the city’s tourism reputation. Deputy Mayor Krisana Boonsawat led an on-site inspection of the affected beach area on Monday, accompanied by […]
Pattaya Accelerates Monitoring of Invasive Blackchin Tilapia After Beach Sightings, Fears Ecological and Tourism Impact
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Russian Man Arrested at Phuket Checkpoint on Bus from Pattaya with Large Drug Haul

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Phuket – Police in Phuket have arrested a 29‑year‑old Russian national after discovering a substantial quantity of narcotics including Ketamine, methamphetamine, heroin, and ecstasy, hidden in his luggage during a routine checkpoint inspection. The Tha Chatchai Police told the Phuket Express that the suspect, identified only as Mr. Gorskii, was traveling on a Phuket–Pattaya interprovincial […]
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