BANGKOK, Thailand – Tourism authorities have announced that the government will revoke the visas of foreign tourists who cause trouble and disrupt public order, following reports of inappropriate behaviour by some visitor groups, particularly Israeli tourists, in key tourism areas including Phuket and Koh Samui, the Bangkok Post reported. Two Swedish Men Arrested In Bangkok […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – Immigration police have arrested a 29-year-old Ugandan former footballer accused of overstaying his visa and offering sexual services through a dating application used by foreign gay men. Ugandan Women Pocketed 500K Baht Monthly in Koh Phangan Vice Trade The suspect, identified only as Mr M, was detained at a hotel in central […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Dr. Yoschanan Wongsawad, has ordered an urgent investigation into a university’s international student recruitment programme following concerns raised over curriculum standards, teaching quality, and visa procedures, PR Thai Government reported. Thailand Intensifies Crackdown on Student Visa Abuse The inquiry […]
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PATTAYA – A Russian national, found living in destitute conditions near Pratumnak Beach in Pattaya, has been detained by immigration police for overstaying his visa by nearly two months. The man, previously known as Ruslan Dinarovich Valiev and more recently identifying as Narli Svuo, had been surviving without shelter, money, or a phone for several […]
PHUKET – A Saudi Arabian tourist has been fined and ordered to be deported from Thailand after engaging in public indecency in the Patong area of Phuket. The incident, which occurred on Soi Paradise in Kathu district, was reported by locals and later circulated widely on social media. Saudi Tourists and Taxi Driver Fined after […]
BANGKOK – The U.S. Government under Donald Trump will suspend all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries, including Thailand, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday, marking one of the Trump administration’s most drastic measures in its immigration crackdown. Trump Imposes 19% Tariff on Thailand, Cambodia Following Peace Deal The spokesperson […]
BANGKOK – The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has issued a strong warning regarding false information circulating online about a supposed cap on visa-free entry into Thailand. The fake announcement claimed foreigners would be limited to just two visa-free entries per year. Thailand Launches National Crackdown on Foreigners Abusing Visa-Free Entries In a statement, […]
PHUKET – Two Turkish men have been arrested at Phuket International Airport for allegedly using counterfeit immigration stamps and overstaying their visas in Thailand for more than two and a half years, according to Phuket Airport Immigration. Five Bangladeshi Men Arrested at Phuket Airport Using Fake Visas The suspects, both aged 30, were detained in […]
BANGKOK — The Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a comprehensive visa reform package proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs aimed at strengthening Thailand’s tourism sector and stimulating economic growth through targeted measures for tourists, remote workers, students and retirees, according to the Bangkok Post. Thailand denies false reports about visa-free entry limits A government spokeswoman […]