Thai police arrest Nigerian man for nearly 3-year overstay
NONTHABURI — 14 May 2026, Thai immigration police have arrested a Nigerian man accused of overstaying his visa for nearly three years after he...
Thailand Reviews Visa-Free Stay, May Cut Limit to 30 Days
BANGKOK — 12 May 2026, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, confirmed the government is reviewing its visa-free entry scheme for...
Thailand plans visa-free stay cuts for foreigners
BANGKOK — 11 May 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing to scrap extended visa-free stays for foreign visitors by reducing permitted...
Why Koh Kut remains one of Thailand’s most beautiful island escapes
TRAT — Far from the crowds of Phuket and Samui, Koh Kut remains one of Thailand’s quietest and most beautiful island destinations — a...
Russian tourist praised for helping Phuket street vendor
PHUKET — 8 May 2026, A Russian tourist has drawn praise online after stopping to help an elderly street vendor push his cart up...
Israeli embassy in Thailand warns citizens over tougher law enforcement crackdown in Phuket
The Embassy of Israel in Thailand has warned Israeli citizens in Phuket to strictly comply with Thai laws after local authorities reportedly agreed to...
Crowds flock to Bang Saen beach, spending stays muted
CHONBURI — 1 May 2026, Large crowds packed Bang Saen beach on National Labour Day, clogging roads and filling the shoreline, though vendors said...
Rare Bryde’s whale family thrills tourists off Krabi coast
KRABI — 29 April 2026, Tourists were treated to a rare spectacle when a family of Bryde’s whales surfaced and leapt repeatedly from the...
Outrage as tourists expose themselves on Phuket tuk-tuk
PHUKET — 28 April 2026, A group of foreign tourists has drawn widespread criticism online after images showed them behaving inappropriately on a moving...
Coral in Ao Nang show 20% paling, bleaching feared
KRABI — 27 April 2026, Coral reefs in Ao Nang have shown signs of paling, with about 20% of live coral affected, raising concerns...
