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Police commissioner issues regulation extending T28 visa exceptions to foreigners with visas

Police commissioner issues regulation extending T28 visa exceptions to foreigners with visas

February 21, 2020

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The new regulations make no mention of the controversial TM30 requirement which of course does not legally apply to foreigners at all. In September, the… Read More ›

Jetstar cuts flights to Thailand from Australia as economic impact of the deadly virus threat still up in the air

Jetstar cuts flights to Thailand from Australia as economic impact of the deadly virus threat still up in the air

February 20, 2020

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This week, a leading travel industry insider revealed that cancellations from Japanese tour groups are running at 80% as the Chinese market is still effectively… Read More ›

Foreign couple stop on their way to their wedding to tend to an injured Krabi motorbike crash victim

Foreign couple stop on their way to their wedding to tend to an injured Krabi motorbike crash victim

February 19, 2020

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The couple appeared extremely proficient at handling the situation until the Krabi rescue team arrived not long after and then cooperated with them. The foreign… Read More ›

Thai minister proposes a central news agency to control news in emergencies and national crises

Thai minister proposes a central news agency to control news in emergencies and national crises

February 19, 2020

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The suggestion comes as four more people have been arrested in Thailand for spreading fake news under Thailand’s draconian Computer Crime Act and authorities appear… Read More ›

Smart cars highlighted by the Immigration Bureau as it seeks out foreigners hiding from the law

Smart cars highlighted by the Immigration Bureau as it seeks out foreigners hiding from the law

February 18, 2020

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The three men including Mr Dan, the ‘hiding kangaroo’ were picked up of the streets by police in random checks and arrested by officers deploying… Read More ›

US auto giant GM is pulling out of Thailand to focus on more profitable markets. 1,500 jobs lost for now

US auto giant GM is pulling out of Thailand to focus on more profitable markets. 1,500 jobs lost for now

February 18, 2020

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A binding contract to sell the plant to Chinese car company Great Wall Motor Company has been signed which will see it take over the… Read More ›

Virus threat still acute with 35th infection in Thailand while China’s death toll ticks ever higher

Virus threat still acute with 35th infection in Thailand while China’s death toll ticks ever higher

February 17, 2020

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WHO Directors calls for a balance between sounding the alarm and hysteria as investigators arrive in China. The White House last week indicated that it… Read More ›

UK teacher trying to raise cash to avoid jail in Thailand after a motorbike accident in Uttaradit

UK teacher trying to raise cash to avoid jail in Thailand after a motorbike accident in Uttaradit

February 15, 2020

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54-year Clive Everall went to the funeral of the deceased man and hugged family members. Told by police that it was an accident and that… Read More ›

Norwegian claims he’s not guilty of murder and vows not to return to Thailand to face revised charges

Norwegian claims he’s not guilty of murder and vows not to return to Thailand to face revised charges

February 15, 2020

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54-year-old Roger Bullman became emotional when he discussed the plight of the son of the UK man he killed in a violent struggle as well… Read More ›

Tourism minister gets real about tourism – arrivals down by 50%, pushes late night opening hours

Tourism minister gets real about tourism – arrivals down by 50%, pushes late night opening hours

February 14, 2020

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The comments for Minster Phiphat come as the world has been shocked with higher numbers of deaths and infections emerging from China. The coronavirus has… Read More ›

Bombshell from China as deaths and infections surge linked with a lack of test kits in ravaged Hubei province 

Bombshell from China as deaths and infections surge linked with a lack of test kits in ravaged Hubei province 

February 13, 2020

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Experts in China interpret the news as a sign that the Chinese leadership is drawing a line under the panic and confusion in the battle… Read More ›

UK man deported from Thailand tested in the UK for the coronavirus after collapsing in Oxfordshire prison

UK man deported from Thailand tested in the UK for the coronavirus after collapsing in Oxfordshire prison

February 12, 2020

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Thailand’s Director-General of the Corrections Department Naras Savestanan is adamant that the UK man was deported from Thailand in a healthy condition on January 27th… Read More ›

Thailand awaits Chinese recovery as oil shoots up amid hopes that the crisis may be over by April this year

Thailand awaits Chinese recovery as oil shoots up amid hopes that the crisis may be over by April this year

February 12, 2020

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Ship at sea: On Wednesday, the Thai Marine Department said it had not been approached by the US ship Westerdam to dock in Thailand following… Read More ›

Army chief offers changes and an apology after Saturday’s murderous rage by a rogue soldier over a deal 

Army chief offers changes and an apology after Saturday’s murderous rage by a rogue soldier over a deal 

February 11, 2020

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The apology and briefing by the army chief were frank and informative. General Apirat appeared at times to have a strained voice and shed tears… Read More ›

Boat smash in Phuket leaves two Russian children, a boy and girl, dead with 22 tourists hospitalised

Boat smash in Phuket leaves two Russian children, a boy and girl, dead with 22 tourists hospitalised

February 10, 2020

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22 people taken to 4 different hospitals in Phuket with 15 treated at the site for minor injuries. Police investigation underway according to the marine… Read More ›

Parliament to meet on Thursday to reapprove the 2020 budget and send it to the Senate for approval

Parliament to meet on Thursday to reapprove the 2020 budget and send it to the Senate for approval

February 9, 2020

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On Friday, the ex-Democrat MP who exposed the proxy voting in the House of Representatives welcomed the court’s decision and also suggested that the MPs… Read More ›

Crazed Thai soldier kills 20 and takes hostages in Nakhon Ratchasima – horror scenes broadcast on Facebook

Crazed Thai soldier kills 20 and takes hostages in Nakhon Ratchasima – horror scenes broadcast on Facebook

February 8, 2020

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The Commander of the Second Army Region Lieutenant General Thanya Kriatisarn has confirmed that the rogue soldier, named by police as Sergeant Major Jakapanth Thomma,… Read More ›

Health Minister in an outburst against western foreigners as 7 more are infected by the coronavirus

Health Minister in an outburst against western foreigners as 7 more are infected by the coronavirus

February 8, 2020

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In a statement last night, the minister appeared to target one western foreigner who refused his offer of a free face mask and said that… Read More ›

80% of China’s economy remains shutdown as Thai Deputy PM warns of another economic storm

80% of China’s economy remains shutdown as Thai Deputy PM warns of another economic storm

February 7, 2020

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The war being fought by Chinese authorities right now is of deep concern to the wider world and particularly Thailand. China is caught between the… Read More ›

Austrian dies in falls from the 12th floor in Phuket. Death of 3 Austrian nationals within 48 hours

Austrian dies in falls from the 12th floor in Phuket. Death of 3 Austrian nationals within 48 hours

February 7, 2020

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Austrians Michael Bank De and Hei Delin De, both in their fifties, died instantly on Tuesday when their motorbike hit a pickup head-on while travelling… Read More ›

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