Foreign tourists trade punches in Patong’s Soi Bangla
PHUKET — A group of foreign tourists were caught on video trading punches in Phuket’s famous Soi Bangla in Patong early on July 22,...
Indian tourist and Chiang Mai rider settle fare dispute with police
CHIANG MAI — 19 July 2026, A dispute between an Indian tourist and a ride-hailing driver in Chiang Mai has sparked online discussion after...
Taiwan extends visa-free entry for Thai travelers through July 2027
Taiwan has extended its trial visa-free entry program for Thai passport holders by another year, allowing Thais to travel to the self-ruled island without...
SRT launches Bangkok-Ayutthaya commuter rail service
BANGKOK — 17 July 2026, The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will launch its new air-conditioned suburban rail service, SRT BANGKOK CONNEX (BNEX), linking...
Phuket cracks down on illegal jet skis, fines 23 operators
PHUKET — 16 July 2026, the Phuket Regional Marine Office has intensified its crackdown on illegal jet ski operations, seizing 23 vessels and imposing...
Chiang Mai karaoke bar refunds British tourists after 150,000-baht bill dispute
CHIANG MAI — 14 July 2026, A karaoke bar in Chiang Mai has agreed to fully refund nearly 150,000 baht (4470.94 USD) to two...
Kuwaiti tourists allege extortion by Pattaya police
CHONBURI — 15 July 2026, A group of Kuwaiti tourists has alleged that, during their month-long holiday in Pattaya, they were extorted by uniformed...
Tourist Police pose as tourists to arrest illegal guide in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI — 13 July 2026, Tourist Police arrested a Myanmar national accused of operating an illegal tour business after officers went undercover as...
Japanese TikToker apologises over staged Khao San pickpocket video
BANGKOK — 13 July 2026, A Japanese TikToker with around 600,000 followers has publicly apologised after staging a social experiment pickpocketing video on Bangkok's...
Sea snake found on Kamala Beach safely returned to sea by lifeguards
PHUKET — 11 July 2026, Lifeguards at Kamala Beach safely captured and released a sea snake after it slithered ashore, startling tourists and local...
