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Lampang Police deploy horse drawn buggy patrols due to energy crisis on streets of provincial capital

Lampang Police deploy horse drawn buggy patrols due to energy crisis on streets of provincial capital

April 10, 2026

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Horse power returns as Lampang police deploy carriage patrols for Songkran, boosting visibility, cutting fuel use, and securing tourist zones as officers ride century-old carriages… Read More ›

Last minute US Iran ceasefire looked fragile on Wednesday as Thailand still urged nationals to return

Last minute US Iran ceasefire looked fragile on Wednesday as Thailand still urged nationals to return

April 8, 2026

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Fragile US-Iran ceasefire wobbles within hours as Iran blocks Hormuz after Israeli strikes. Gulf states warn attacks continue, China’s role questioned, and US military flights… Read More ›

Anutin’s second cabinet takes office amid Premier’s warning about the growing energy crisis over Iran

Anutin’s second cabinet takes office amid Premier’s warning about the growing energy crisis over Iran

April 7, 2026

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Thailand’s new cabinet takes power as US-Iran tensions surge within 24 hours of a possible escalation. PM Anutin warns fuel prices will rise and shortages… Read More ›

Thai banks and Finance Minister prepare for the worst as the Middle East Iran War continues to escalate

Thai banks and Finance Minister prepare for the worst as the Middle East Iran War continues to escalate

April 2, 2026

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Middle East War shock slams Thailand’s economy as oil prices are 38% higher than on February 28th, and banks brace for losses. Officials warn the… Read More ›

People’s Party MP raises questions about long queues at Phuket International Airport and fast-track lanes

People’s Party MP raises questions about long queues at Phuket International Airport and fast-track lanes

March 31, 2026

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Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee demands a probe after huge immigration queues spark outrage online. Tourists fear missing flights as claims emerge of a ฿200 fast… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau warns that rip-off entry TDAC sites stand to make up to $100 million from visitors

Immigration Bureau warns that rip-off entry TDAC sites stand to make up to $100 million from visitors

March 30, 2026

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Immigration warns travellers: TDAC entry registration for Thailand is free, yet 10% of foreign arrivals use rip-off websites charging $20–$90. Officials say fake platforms are… Read More ›

Anutin apologises as the economy is throttled by the Iran US war leaving ministers struggling to cope

Anutin apologises as the economy is throttled by the Iran US war leaving ministers struggling to cope

March 29, 2026

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Thailand reels from the US-Iran war as fuel prices jump by ฿6 a litre and stations are hit by panic buying. Ships stall near Hormuz,… Read More ›

Oil and energy crisis deepens in Thailand as Prime Minister Anutin shows off new EV car to reporters

Oil and energy crisis deepens in Thailand as Prime Minister Anutin shows off new EV car to reporters

March 26, 2026

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War shock rattles Thailand as PM Anutin faces falling popularity amid a deepening fuel crisis. US-Iran conflict disrupts oil routes, petrol stations close, queues grow,… Read More ›

Thai ships can sail through the Hormuz Strait but there is renewed concern for the three missing sailors

Thai ships can sail through the Hormuz Strait but there is renewed concern for the three missing sailors

March 25, 2026

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Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow raises concern over three crew left on the damaged cargo vessel Mayuree Naree after a March 11 strike by Iranian… Read More ›

Top Koh Samui officials suspect corruption network within municipal office linked to luxury villa builds

Top Koh Samui officials suspect corruption network within municipal office linked to luxury villa builds

March 23, 2026

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Koh Samui officials expand probe into construction permit forgery affecting over 10 luxury villa projects, with forged signatures, external brokers, audits and a planned police… Read More ›

Visa change from 60 to 30 days given green light by Foreign Affairs on Friday. Still must go to cabinet​

Visa change from 60 to 30 days given green light by Foreign Affairs on Friday. Still must go to cabinet​

March 22, 2026

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Thailand moves to cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days as Foreign Ministry targets loopholes tied to scammers and security risks. Tourists could still… Read More ›

2026 economic growth could be slashed to 0.5% if War with Iran rages on for months says Bank of Thailand

2026 economic growth could be slashed to 0.5% if War with Iran rages on for months says Bank of Thailand

March 22, 2026

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Baht sinks 6% since Feb 28 war, now at ฿32.79, with forecasts of a slide to ฿35 if conflict drags on. Bank of Thailand warns… Read More ›

Ireland and Thailand forge trade and personal bonds as St Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated in Bangkok

Ireland and Thailand forge trade and personal bonds as St Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated in Bangkok

March 19, 2026

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Thailand and Ireland strengthen trade, investment, technology, education, and tourism ties as Irish Minister Charlie McConalogue visits Bangkok during St Patrick’s Day, marking 51 years… Read More ›

Scam threat again on the rise in Thailand with losses of 70 million baht a day being reported by police

Scam threat again on the rise in Thailand with losses of 70 million baht a day being reported by police

March 19, 2026

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Scam surge grips Thailand as police warn contacts keep rising nationwide. Losses hit ฿115.3bn in 2025 after widespread fraud attempts. About 173m scam calls and… Read More ›

Thriving cannabis extract business operated by 31 year old Israeli seized by police and owner arrested

Thriving cannabis extract business operated by 31 year old Israeli seized by police and owner arrested

March 18, 2026

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Krabi cannabis factory seized in second raid as Israeli promoter arrested. Police find illegal production after licence suspension, seize 29kg extracts, freeze assets, and probe… Read More ›

Thai economy feels the stress as US Israeli War on Iran continues with 2 key Iranian leaders just killed

Thai economy feels the stress as US Israeli War on Iran continues with 2 key Iranian leaders just killed

March 18, 2026

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Thailand’s economy is buckling as the US-Iran war drives fuel shortages, shuts petrol stations, halts services, and pushes up air fares, while Israeli strikes kill… Read More ›

Iran War brings Thailand closer to the United States on trade and energy as it secures critical supplies

Iran War brings Thailand closer to the United States on trade and energy as it secures critical supplies

March 17, 2026

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Thailand fuel chaos triggers nationwide shortages and panic buying, with stations running dry. Officials insist 101-day reserves remain secure as the government races to boost… Read More ›

Navy and Foreign Affairs personnel working on a rescue mission for 3 stranded on stricken Thai vessel

Navy and Foreign Affairs personnel working on a rescue mission for 3 stranded on stricken Thai vessel

March 17, 2026

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Three Thai engineers remain stranded aboard the drifting cargo ship Mayuree Naree after an attack near the Strait of Hormuz. Twenty crew members were rescued… Read More ›

Anxiety about oil supplies and prices as economic growth in 2026 now dependent on the US Iran War

Anxiety about oil supplies and prices as economic growth in 2026 now dependent on the US Iran War

March 16, 2026

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Thailand on oil alert: ministers rush to crisis talks as Middle East war threatens fuel supplies and economy. Economists warn growth could crash to 0.7%… Read More ›

Extended Middle East War may see crisis security measures from government further lowering arrivals

Extended Middle East War may see crisis security measures from government further lowering arrivals

March 16, 2026

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Thailand faces calls to tighten tourist entry as ex-intelligence chief Nantiwat Samart warns visa-free travel risks crime and illegal stays. Immigration has already stepped up… Read More ›

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