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Cops Deployed to Protect Isaan Community From Hungry Ghost

AMNAT CHAROEN — “There’s nothing under the sky that Thai police cannot do,” goes the unofficial slogan of the Royal Thai Police – and that apparently includes busting ghosts.
A passenger fills out a questionnaire before boarding a bus at Korat Bus Terminal on June 8, 2020.

Bus Operator Confirms Ban on Foreign Travelers in Pandemic

BANGKOK — A major operator of intercity bus services on Thursday said foreigners are banned from its services due to the coronavirus emergency law.

OnlyFans Creator Arrested, Charged for Porn Content

BANGKOK — Police on Monday night arrested a 19-year-old adult video creator on pornography charges, following a threat to crack down on online materials considered to be obscene.
Songkran celebration in Nakhon Ratchasima province on April 15, 2017.

Gov’t Approves the First of Songkran Substitute Holidays

BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday declared July 27 as a substitute day off for the canceled Thai New Year holidays, or Songkran.

A Lonely New Zealander Overstays in Pattaya for Over 2,000 Days

An elderly, lonely New Zealander who came to live in Pattaya overstayed his visa by more than 5 years, not thinking he would be caught in front of a convenience store
Massive queues in front of the Immigration Bureau office in March 2020.

Embassies Won’t Issue Extension Papers for Citizens Stranded in Thailand

BANGKOK — Several embassies in Bangkok on Tuesday said they will not issue any further visa extension letters for their citizens when the overstay amnesty in the coronavirus pandemic expires on July 31.

The New Stars of “Captain Cat” That Spark Thai Police Scandal

This week's recurring scandal in Thai society stems from photos posted on social media by "Captain Cat", a well-known former beauty queen who is...
foreigners

Thai Woman Arrested for Defrauding A Hundred of Foreigners

PATTAYA - More than 30 foreigners brought Supawadee Thongnoi, 33, to the Pattaya City Police Station and handed over 40 passports to the Pattaya...
A sign posted at the Immigration Bureau’s main office inside the Government Complex in Chaengwattana telling visitors to be patient. Photo: @CKucway / Twitter

More Papers Required for Visa Extensions Due to ‘National Security’

BANGKOK — Nine separate documents are now required for foreigners stranded in Thailand to extend their stay for up to 30 days, the immigration said Thursday.
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Tourism Minister Talks Up 5-Year Visas

BANGKOK — A long-discussed plan to offer five-year visas for foreigners was floated again Tuesday by the nation’s top tourism official.

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