New Visa measure to go into effect on Monday. 60 days stay for visitors of up to 93 countries stamped on entry

New Visa measure to go into effect on Monday. 60 days stay for visitors of up to 93 countries stamped on entry

July 12, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The package of four measures was approved by the Minister of the Interior Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday. A key development is the introduction of the… Read More ›

Elderly, retired British couple see dream life turn sour after dangerous spat with Hua Hin neighbours turned violent

Elderly, retired British couple see dream life turn sour after dangerous spat with Hua Hin neighbours turned violent

July 11, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Elderly British couple in Thailand face turmoil after a violent clash with neighbours. Legal battles loom over assault and CCTV use. An elderly British couple… Read More ›

Wrangling within the Pheu Thai Party came to the surface this week as bigwig Chalerm seeks his own expulsion

Wrangling within the Pheu Thai Party came to the surface this week as bigwig Chalerm seeks his own expulsion

July 11, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

List MP seeks a new party amid Pheu Thai turmoil. Rising internal divisions and a potential Bhumjaithai Cannabis clash. Ex-Premier Thaksin estranged from former party… Read More ›

New Senate heads for parliament as Election result is confirmed by the country’s oversight agency

New Senate heads for parliament as Election result is confirmed by the country’s oversight agency

July 10, 2024

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Senate confirmed amid controversy: Thailand’s new Upper House to be formally seated. Election Commission issues ‘Orange Cards’ after detailing rigorous vetting of over 48,000 applications.… Read More ›

Anutin turns up the heat on PM over cannabis issue as critical drug control panel meeting looms to decide

Anutin turns up the heat on PM over cannabis issue as critical drug control panel meeting looms to decide

July 9, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Deputy PM Anutin clashes with PM over Cannabis recriminalization. As public support surges, Anutin vows to vote against rescheduling cannabis as a controlled drug at… Read More ›

War in Myanmar is making Thai officials nervous with ominous signs that the military junta is faltering

War in Myanmar is making Thai officials nervous with ominous signs that the military junta is faltering

July 8, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thai Army secures Moroccans’ release amid Myanmar chaos. Junta struggles to maintain control. Thailand faces a rising Drug Trafficking pattern from the Golden Triangle.  There… Read More ›

Can of Beans raises the issue of the real cost of living for foreigners in Thailand amid policy debate

Can of Beans raises the issue of the real cost of living for foreigners in Thailand amid policy debate

July 7, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Can of beans raises questions in the real cost of living debate for foreigners in Thailand. Viral TikTok by Irish-UK tourists highlights ฿420 price tag… Read More ›

Berserk Foreigner in Phuket assaults a man, steals a passenger van and crashes it causing disruption

Berserk Foreigner in Phuket assaults a man, steals a passenger van and crashes it causing disruption

July 7, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Berserk foreigner in Phuket escapes hospital, assaults a man, steals a passenger van, and crashes it. Massive traffic delays ensue. Severely injured, he was cut… Read More ›

Ranong femme fatale followed her illicit lover to his new job. It ended on Friday night with murder on the street

Ranong femme fatale followed her illicit lover to his new job. It ended on Friday night with murder on the street

July 6, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Ranong’s shocking murder unfolds as an officer surrenders for killing his girlfriend’s lover, a delivery driver. The tragic tale of passion and violence destroyed a… Read More ›

Jilted Thai lover arrested for blackmailing his former French amour who he says beat him up in Vietnam

Jilted Thai lover arrested for blackmailing his former French amour who he says beat him up in Vietnam

July 6, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Jilted Thai lover arrested for blackmailing former French flame after abusive breakup in Vietnam. Published explicit videos, extorted €900, caught in Pattaya by Technology Crime… Read More ›

Narcotics Suppression Bureau voted on Friday to reschedule Cannabis as an illicit drug by January 1st 2025

Narcotics Suppression Bureau voted on Friday to reschedule Cannabis as an illicit drug by January 1st 2025

July 5, 2024

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Narcotics Control Board votes to make recreational cannabis illegal by January 1, 2025. Pro-cannabis groups to rally in Bangkok on Sunday night. Leader Prasitchai Noonual… Read More ›

UK man’s survival story after Bangkok IDC hell hole ordeal spotlights the issue of imprisoned Uyghurs

UK man’s survival story after Bangkok IDC hell hole ordeal spotlights the issue of imprisoned Uyghurs

July 4, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

UK man’s harrowing survival at Thailand’s notorious IDC exposes the plight of Uyghur detainees. James Morton spent nearly 5 months in the infamous Immigration Detention… Read More ›

How to buy Property in Thailand. Expert guidance on doing it right from a team of top legal practitioners

How to buy Property in Thailand. Expert guidance on doing it right from a team of top legal practitioners

July 4, 2024

Economy, Living, PR News, Thailand:

A quick step-by-step guide into the dos and don’ts of property ownership in Thailand for foreigners prepared by your friends at Siam Legal so you… Read More ›

Passenger van travellers rescued by Highway Police from rabid driver high on crystal methamphetamine

Passenger van travellers rescued by Highway Police from rabid driver high on crystal methamphetamine

July 4, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Samut Songkhram Police save passengers from a drugged van driver on a high-speed rampage. Strung out on crystal meth, he was arrested after a terrifying… Read More ›

Axe to fall on duty-free on arrivals as Finance Minister pushes the message of an expanded tax base

Axe to fall on duty-free on arrivals as Finance Minister pushes the message of an expanded tax base

July 3, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

AXE TO FALL ON DUTY-FREE ON ARRIVAL SHOPS: Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira orders duty-free concessions at Thailand’s eight international airports to shut down, aiming to… Read More ›

Top Thai insurer says no more new policies for EV cars. Later, it emphasised renewals case by case

Top Thai insurer says no more new policies for EV cars. Later, it emphasised renewals case by case

July 2, 2024

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Thailand’s second-largest EV insurer, Tokio Marine, stops new policies and reviews renewals case-by-case following guidance on high accident rates, costly parts and falling car values.… Read More ›

One local official hunted while another is sent to military camp for questioning in Yala bomb probe

One local official hunted while another is sent to military camp for questioning in Yala bomb probe

July 2, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Local official arrested and another hunted in Yala bomb probe. A young engineer is questioned by the military after a deadly explosion, while a second… Read More ›

Turkish Romeo tries to coerce a Thai woman by stealing her phone and uploading her naughty photos

Turkish Romeo tries to coerce a Thai woman by stealing her phone and uploading her naughty photos

July 1, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Turkish Romeo steals ex’s phone and posts her naughty pics online. A regular visitor to Thailand, Mr Amir, was nabbed after his Thai girlfriend rejected… Read More ›

Huge ‘unofficial’ victory for Bhumjaithai in Senate election with new poll showing only 2.2% support

Huge ‘unofficial’ victory for Bhumjaithai in Senate election with new poll showing only 2.2% support

July 1, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A national opinion poll reveals the Move Forward Party still climbing in support with Pheu Thai falling. In the meantime, the Bhumjaithai Party, with only… Read More ›

Woman dies in massive fireball caused by Yala explosion in Bannang Sata near busy police living quarters

Woman dies in massive fireball caused by Yala explosion in Bannang Sata near busy police living quarters

June 30, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Massive fire bomb kills a woman in Yala’s Bannang Sata. Explosion near police quarters injures 18. Area sealed off for investigation. Insurgent attack suspected amidst… Read More ›

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