Chonburi Immigration Police Raid Sri Racha Condominium, Fine Over 100 Chinese Nationals for Immigration Violations The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SRI RACHA, Chonburi– On May 21st, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Pol. Col. Napasphong Khosit Suriyamanee, Commander of the Chonburi Immigration Bureau, led more than 50 immigration officers in a joint operation with officers from Bo… read more

Armed Gang of Over 20 People Allegedly Attacks Rental Property Owner and Nephew in Chonburi After Tenant Dispute The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, May 23, 2026 A violent clash at a rental property in Huay Yai left two men injured after the owner tried to intervene in a dispute between tenants, causing a large group… read more

Thailand closer to missing out on watching World Cup The government is showing signs of throwing in the towel on bringing World Cup football matches to Thai TV screens, after the private sector and sponsors showed no interest in helping fund the cost. Read Full Story read more

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