Mpox still a concern in Thailand, mainly among men Mpox continues to be a public health concern in Thailand, especially among men with close contact or sexual intercourse with strangers, the Department of Disease Control warned on Tuesday. Read Full Story read more

Cabinet approves 'Thai Chuay Thai Plus' co-payment scheme The cabinet on Tuesday approved the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Helping Thais Plus) co-payment scheme, worth up to 4,000 baht per registered person, to help ease the cost of living, commencing on June 1. Read Full Story read more

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. Read Full Story read more

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. Read Full Story read more

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 › The post Police in Sa Kaeo involved in the kidnapping… read more

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 › The post India may be biggest loser in new… read more

Pattaya Accelerates Monitoring of Invasive Blackchin Tilapia After Beach Sightings, Fears Ecological and Tourism Impact The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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… read more

Russian Man Arrested at Phuket Checkpoint on Bus from Pattaya with Large Drug Haul The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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… read more

Thailand Officially Revoking 60-Day Visa-Free Entry The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BANGKOK — The Thai Cabinet has approved the cancellation of the 60-day visa-free entry scheme for more than 90 countries, reverting to the previous visa regulations. The decision, announced on May 19, 2026, by Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul, marks a big shift in… read more

Nongprue Police Arrest Motorcycle Thief, Recover Vehicle with Altered License Plate The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Nong Prue, Chonburi– On May 17th, 2026, officers from Nong Prue Police Station in Chonburi Province successfully apprehended a suspect in a motorcycle theft case and recovered the stolen vehicle. Acting under the command of Pol. Col. Natthaphon Phong Suk… read more

Chonburi Police Arrest British National, Thai Woman, and Firearm Dealers Near Pattaya in Drug and Weapons Bust The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- CHONBURI — Provincial police in Chonburi have dismantled a network of drug dealers and firearm suppliers operating around Pattaya in a coordinated operation, arresting a 40-year-old British man, a 43-year-old Thai woman, and two… read more

Thai confidence falls to global low Consumer confidence in April plunged into crisis territory, recording the sharpest monthly decline globally and across the Asia-Pacific region as economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, rising living costs, and dissatisfaction with government efforts to address the economy eroded public sentiment, according to the Ipsos Global Consumer Confidence Index. Read Full… read more