National

Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays to 30 Days

Thailand has reduced visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for eligible visitors, with the Cabinet approving changes affecting entry privileges for 65 countries and territories.

15 Jul The Phuket News

PHUKET: Thailand’s Cabinet has approved sweeping changes to the country’s visa-free entry scheme, reducing the maximum visa-exempt stay from 60 days to 30 days for eligible visitors while restructuring entry privileges for a total of 65 countries and territories.

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Thailand Braces for El Niño Rains; Water Authority Mobilizes to Aid Citizens

Thailand's water authority is mobilizing equipment and personnel to combat El Niño's unpredictable weather, which threatens drought in over 50 million rai while causing flooding in another 20 million rai across the country.

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National

Lawmaker Seeks Investigation Into LED Street Light Bid-Rigging

A Democratic Party MP has called for an investigation into alleged collusion between provincial administrators and senators in Nakhon Si Thammarat over a street lighting procurement project, suspecting bid-rigging through specification-lock

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Regional

ASEAN Envoy Meets Myanmar Rebel Groups in Thailand

ASEAN's special envoy met with Myanmar's ethnic minority rebel groups and government representatives in Thailand to explore peace talks, with both sides signaling willingness to negotiate.

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National

Politician Questions Community Nurse Program as Political Vote-Buying Scheme

A senator warns that Thailand's new community nurse volunteer program could be a political vote-buying scheme disguised as a health initiative, citing concerns about interview-only hiring and potential for politicians to build grassroots ne

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National

National Savings Fund Promotes Auto-Debit Savings at 300 Baht Monthly

The National Savings Fund launches automatic monthly savings of 300 baht starting September 2025, offering government matching contributions up to 100 percent to help informal workers build retirement funds.

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Police

Myanmar Man Arrested For Full-Scale Drug Distribution Operation

Myanmar national Chit Ko Ko, 28, arrested in Bangkok with hundreds of methamphetamine pills and crystal meth after police responded to complaints about teenagers using drugs at his rental apartment. He admitted to running the operation for

15 Jul Khaosod

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Community

Disabled Cat Search Enters Day 16 at Chumphon Station

Search volunteers at Chumphon railway station deployed thermal drones, infrared cameras, and search dogs on day 16 to find Si Som, a disabled cat missing since a train journey. Fresh paw prints were discovered near platforms, though heavy r

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National

Cabinet Approves New Deportation Rules for Foreigners

BANGKOK: The country’s first formal regulations governing the deportation of foreign nationals have been approved by the Cabinet, introducing a framework to expedite the removal of foreigners who violate immigration and criminal laws.

15 Jul The Phuket News

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Police

Survivor Recounts Escape from Ladprao Bar Fire

An injured survivor of the deadly Ladprao bar fire recounted his escape to investigators, saying he mistook the initial smoke for a stage effect before spotting sparks and rushing toward a rear exit. He confirmed the fire alarm never sounde

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National

Saucony Launches Bangkok's First International 10K Race

Saucony launches Bangkok's first international-standard 10K race on October 25, 2026, joining the prestigious Saucony 10K Series alongside Berlin, London, and Paris. The event expects over 5,000 runners and aims to position Bangkok as a key

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