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Thai Prime Minister Orders Comprehensive Review of Visa-Free Entry Program, Changes Coming

Bangkok, Thailand – April 22, 2025 – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a comprehensive review of Thailand’s visa-free entry scheme, citing concerns over...

UPDATE: Arrest Warrant Issued for Swiss Man Involved in Notorious Alleged Kicking Incident of...

Phuket – The Phuket Provincial Court has issued an arrest warrant for a suspect identified as David, or Urs Beat Fuhr, 45, a foreign...

Thai Catholic Bishops and Prime Minister Honor Pope Francis, Urging Prayers for His Soul

Bangkok, April 21st, 2025 – The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Thailand (CBCT) has called on Thailand’s Christian community to offer prayers for the eternal...

Egg Attack on Mauritius Tourist Linked to Ride-Hailing Rivalry in Hua Hin

Hua Hin, April 18th, 2025 — Police in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, addressed a disturbing incident involving a tourist from Mauritius, an island...

Thai PM Welcomes Malaysian Counterpart, Strengthens Ties with New Bridge Agreement

BANGKOK, April 17, 2025 — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra hosted Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on a working visit to Thailand. The leaders...

Thai Government Continues Fight Against Bank Mule Accounts Used for Scams

The Anti-Online Crime Operation Centre (AOC 1441) in Thailand has been actively tackling online scams, with multiple actions reported in the first three months...

Sixteen Foreigners and Ten Crew Members Rescued after Diving Boat Fire in Phang Nga

Phang Nga- A diving tour boat caught fire early this morning near the coral headland of Khao Lak, prompting an emergency rescue operation that successfully...

Pattaya Tops Songkran Travel Picks for Thai Tourists According to Agoda

Pattaya — Pattaya has reclaimed its spot as the top Songkran destination for Thai travelers, while international visitors rank it second after Bangkok, according to...

Controversial Myanmar Junta Leader Arrives in Bangkok for BIMSTEC Summit Despite Protests

Bangkok- Myanmar's junta leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, arrived in Bangkok on the afternoon of April 3, 2025, to attend the 6th BIMSTEC (Bay...

Thailand Digital Arrival Card Becomes MANDATORY as of May First for International Arrivals, But...

Thailand- Starting May 1st, 2025, all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea will be required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card...
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