Thailand · 30 Aug 2026
Thailand develops multi-hazard tools to anticipate climate risks
Thailand is developing a three-to-six-month Multi-Hazard Index and long-term Climate Risk Map to help agencies prepare for overlapping threats.
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Thailand is developing a three-to-six-month Multi-Hazard Index and long-term Climate Risk Map to help agencies prepare for overlapping threats.
Twice-weekly Lucky Air charters from Kunming will bring Chinese visitors directly to Udon Thani and spread tourism income across the upper Northeast.
Thailand’s Department of Tourism proposes raising tour operator security deposits to as much as THB200,000 as tourism rebounds from the Covid-era downturn.
The proposed levy would support visitor insurance, infrastructure and destination renewal as Thailand shifts towards higher-quality tourism.
Fifteen sites were chosen from 40 applicants for appropriate lighting management, dark skies and the potential to accommodate visitors and support local tourism.
A tourist security drive deploys 128 drones, mobile command vehicles, stun guns and translation devices across Thailand. At the same time, foreign offenders face visa… Read More › The post New face of Thailand’s Tourism Police. Minister visits HQ and speaks of a new era of high tech security appe…
Add says the personal cash gift will help cover travel and other costs as the Phuket guitarist prepares to resume the competition
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent condolence letters to leaders in China and Nepal, while the missing-person count could approach 2,000.
1. Thailand tightens the gold–baht link — but may go further New development: Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn says restrictions on gold trading are working and could be tightened further. The current online-gold trading limit is THB50 million per person per day, with the possibility of…
Overview Thailand has been at the center of a wide range of global headlines recently, spanning energy policy, military diplomacy, economic indicators, security challenges, and cultural milestones. This summary highlights the most significant developments shaping the country’s trajectory across m…
A TikTok post alleges a Pinklao host bar made a young woman sign a 3,000 baht hair-sale contract before shaving her head over an unpaid drinks bill. The story Bangkok bar shaves woman’s head over nearly 60k baht unpaid bill as seen on Thaiger News .
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Thailand has introduced new deportation rules for foreign nationals. Prime Minister Anutin faces criticism from Cambodia over a border visit. A Thai woman has also received a prison sentence in Myanma…
Death and life sentences collapsed into early freedom as Thai judges demand answers. Laota Saenlee served only eight years, while serial killer Somkid Pumpuang left… Read More › The post Thailand’s evil serial killer of women Somkid was released in 2019 and murdered a woman in months appeared fir…
Thailand puts railways at the heart of its tourism revival as TAT discusses premium routes with luxury operator Belmond. Meanwhile, SRT’s new ฿30–฿50 Bangkok Connex… Read More › The post Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) turns to railway to boost the appeal of Thailand to foreign tourists appea…
Economic and Financial Developments Thailand’s economic landscape shows mixed signals as the country navigates growth challenges and regulatory modernization. Bloomberg reported that the Bank of Thailand is expected to hold interest rates at 1% following a slowdown in quarterly GDP growth, reflec…
In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across Thailand and Asia. The stories include Thailand inviting citizens and visitors to give feedback on a proposed tourist fee, rising dengue fever cases and deaths, deadly flash floods on the Nepal-China border leaving hundreds dead o…
Police rescue a bound Chinese woman after four Thai men race through a Kamphaeng Phet checkpoint towards Myanmar. Gunfire stops their sedan, two fugitives are… Read More › The post Tourism chiefs monitor Chinese media after rescue of young woman by Kamphaeng Phet police. 4 arrested appeared first…
Bank of Thailand keeps its rate at 1% as two economies pull apart. Technology-driven and artificial intelligence projects attract capital but spread few gains, while… Read More › The post Central bank holds interest rate steady at 1% as real economy strains and investment targets technology appea…
Six foreign diving instructors are arrested on Koh Tao after police catch them teaching illegally while on DTV visas. Three Myanmar workers are also seized… Read More › The post Immigration Koh Tao raids see UK and Spanish diving instructors arrested for working on DTV visas appeared first on Tha…
US embassies and consulates are rescheduling interviews while officers receive training on screening applicants for possible reliance on public benefits
The US plans to make a US$103,265 application fee permanent as stricter vetting disrupts hiring and H-1B registrations fall sharply
In the headlines today, Phuket residents plan a protest over tourist misconduct, then a Palestinian flag triggers a heated exchange between a shop owner and an Israeli couple, over on Koh Pha Ngan more than 100 companies are facing scrutiny over foreign land ownership, in Samut Prakan fires erupt…
A rare Thai 10-baht coin produced in 1990 has sold for 2.54 million baht at an online auction in Thailand, following 52 bids in a contest that lasted just over 10 minutes. Coin expert and collector Natthakorn Akkaramanee placed the winning bid for the commemorative coin, which was produced for th…
A German man is wanted for causing extensive damage to a rental house in Krabi, with losses estimated by the homeowner at more than 500,000 baht. Officers from Mueang Krabi Police Station received a report from the homeowner, Phatthalada, about the damage to her property on Maharat Road at around…
Thailand's flagship special economic zone is entering its most concrete phase yet with the EEC Capital City, or EECiti, a planned smart city rising between Pattaya and U-Tapao airport that officials are billing as the administrative and commercial heart of the Eastern Economic Corridor.
Thailand axes an Israeli tourist’s visa as a Koh Samui zoo dispute triggers nationalist protests and reported death threats from Paris. Minister Surasak orders airline… Read More › The post Tourists to be briefed on Thai laws before departure. Minister says Israeli man’s visa has been revoked app…
Thailand plans double tax deductions and EECa visa support for U-Tapao, with the package targeted for implementation by September 30.
Most affected visa holders with pending asylum cases would be reclassified and lose their business or tourism status without necessarily facing immediate deportation.
A foreign man was filmed running from a group of Thai people in Pattaya after allegedly leaving a bar without paying a bill reportedly worth around 50,000 baht. The footage divided Thai social media users. The Newshawk Phuket Facebook page shared the video on Sunday, August 23, with a caption sta…
New legislation transfers affected properties in five Bangkok districts and two Samut Prakan districts to the MRTA for the Yellow Line
Tourism Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul says cases will be handled individually as airlines and embassies brief visitors on Thai law and culture.
Thai Immigration Police arrested a Swedish man wanted in Sweden over murder and other serious crimes at a condominium in Bangkok on August 23. Officers also detained another Swedish national for helping him hide. Immigration Bureau investigators received information from the Nordic Police Affairs…
Thailand's Department of Business Development (DBD) has introduced new registration requirements aimed at closing loopholes that allow foreigners to control Thai companies through nominee shareholders.
The baht and gold prices, which have soared to their highest levels in nearly three months, are projected to continue rising amid weak sentiment towards the dollar after the US Treasury's buyback failed to calm market anxieties over mounting national debt and persistent fiscal deficits, traders say.
The Tourism Minister backs revoking the visas of foreigners who cause conflicts in Thailand, following recent disputes between Israelis and locals in Koh Samui and Phuket, while unrest in the far South should not affect the Malaysian market during next week's National Day holiday.
Authorities are widening their crackdown on foreign nominee businesses and "grey capital", going beyond raids and asset seizures to trace ownership structures, financial flows and Thai shareholders.
Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul says visas could be revoked over reports of inappropriate behaviour by some Israeli tourist groups in Phuket and Koh Samui.
Tourism operators and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are urged to focus on the tech-driven economies of South Korea and Taiwan to increase the number of younger travellers visiting Thailand, capitalising on their strong purchasing power and currency rates.
Thailand has been at the center of significant global attention recently, with stories spanning a devastating tragedy, sporting achievements, economic shifts, and deepening international partnerships. This roundup captures the most pressing developments shaping the nation’s narrative. Economic Tr…
Parliamentary data show 340.7bn baht allocated from 2004–2026, while 23,536 violent incidents and 7,790 deaths were recorded to 2025.
Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled Marco Rubio could not override consular officers, ending an immigrant visa freeze covering 75 countries.
For some middle-aged and older people, working as companions offers more than just an income: it brings conversation, social connection and a renewed sense of purpose.
The Japanese government will take measures to support tourism in the Kyushu region, including Kumamoto Prefecture, which was hit hard by last month's massive earthquake.
A US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s ban on issuing visas to immigrants from 75 countries including Thailand, finding that the policy was “contrary to law” and beyond the legal authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Tokyo's 23 wards accounted for nearly half the metropolitan area's new condominium supply, helping the wider average reach a record 164.93 million yen in July.
Thailand grapples with overlapping crises, a deadly school shooting near Bangkok, severe flash flooding in Nan Province, and southern insurgency tensions, while pursuing modernization through AI initiatives, tourism fees, and energy reforms. From border security investments to economic slowdown a…
Around 20 people have allegedly lost more than 5 million baht through purchases and exchanges involving Pokémon cards and other collectable cards, with a group of those affected filing a police complaint. Tankhun Jitt-itsara, chairman of the Santi Prachatham Club, which assists people affected by…
Mekong drug run smashed as Thai forces seize 10 million meth pills worth ฿350m in Chiang Rai. Four to five suspects escape into the darkness,… Read More › The post Police smash huge Mekong River 350 million baht meths shipment. Suspects fled leaving 10 million pills appeared first on Thai Examiner .
SRT plans to sign THB392 million in consultancy contracts in September, while two other proposed routes await environmental or government clearance.
KHON KAEN - Police in this northeastern province are investigating a complaint against an estate administrator accused of giving false statements about a land title deed at the centre of a bitter dispute over the future of a forest temple.
Ezy Airlines postponed the launch of its Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai-Pai, and Chiang Mai-Nan routes indefinitely while awaiting approval from Chiang Mai International Airport. The airline had originally planned to open ticket bookings for the three northern routes on August 17, but the pl…
Thailand says a visit by Chinese embassy officials does not endorse a hotel owner’s claims and insists troop positions follow the December 27 agreement.
Thailand’s Department of Business Development (DBD) launched a crackdown on nominee businesses in Koh Tao, Surat Thani, inspecting 12 tourism businesses and finding two of them violating laws. DBD Director-General Poonphong Naiyanapakorn stated yesterday, August 18, that the inspection took place…
Bangkok pump prices rose from 5am on August 19, taking regular diesel to 38.39 baht and Gasohol 95 to 37.69 baht per litre
Thailand and Qatar aim to boost tourism collaboration, focusing on luxury and wellness offerings. Despite a slight decline in Qatari visitors, extensive air connectivity supports ongoing promotional efforts targeting high-value travelers. Key Points Thailand and Qatar aim to enhance tourism ties…
Visa fraud dragnet hits Bangkok after a European embassy flags suspect bank statements. Immigration police raid a Sai Mai consultancy, seize fake stamps and records,… Read More › The post European Embassy tip leads to visa consultancy office in Bangkok being raided. Evidence of forgery found appe…
Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge tolls would range from 50 to 500 baht, with cross-border buses and approved official vehicles exempt
Foreign property crackdown grips Thailand as 36,277 foreign-linked entities come under scrutiny. Officials are tracing nominee land deals, 30-year leases and condominium holdings, with offenders… Read More › The post Expanding probe into foreign property ownership looking at company ownership of…
Thai immigration police have raided a visa agency in Bangkok accused of forging bank statements and official stamps for European visa applications. Investigators believe more than 400 clients were involved. Immigration Division 3 announced the results on August 17. The case began with a tip-off f…
The Thai government is intensifying efforts against illegal businesses and nominee shareholding through inspections in Bangkok, revealing licensing issues, potential unauthorized employment, and investigating corruption among officials.
Bangkok targets peak-hour queues at its flagship hub with expanded automated passport gates, spatial restructuring, and warnings over unofficial arrival forms
Hegseth may visit Thailand to sign a new defence vision, while drone, cyber, AI and space cooperation remain under discussion
French businessman Stephane Thierry Bastok, 74, is hit by a widening Koh Samui nominee probe. Police trace ฿9.2m in transfers, an unlicensed hotel and five… Read More › The post Frenchman’s Koh Samui business empire enmeshed in knotty police probe of nominee firms and pot farm appeared first on T…
Thailand eyes flat 450-baht tourist entry fee, air arrivals to pay first Foreign visitors to Thailand may soon pay a flat 450 baht (about US$13.50) to enter the country, after a national committee backed a revised version of the long-delayed tourism fee and cleared it for public consultation. The…
Bloodbath at a Pattaya workers’ camp leaves a Cambodian barely breathing with his skull exposed. Police arrest Reaksa Chheut, 30, eating ice cream hours later.… Read More › The post Brutal assault by Cambodian worker on wrong man over 9,000 baht dispute leaves man needing surgery appeared first o…
In the Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand. The stories include a crackdown on nominee businesses in Koh Samui sees 60 entities in the crosshairs, then in Phuket, Freedom beach has been shut down after a tourists death and dangerous sea conditions, that’s not the on…
Expats gave Thailand the highest happiness score of the 31 countries surveyed, but ranked it last for environment and climate The story Thailand ranks 3rd for expat life in global 2026 survey as seen on Thaiger News .
The Finance Ministry aims to complete new excise rules by September, offering lower rates to carmakers that invest and source parts locally
Representatives of 97 villages urged the government to revise Thap Lan National Park’s boundary, restore land rights and compensate affected residents
According to multiple outlets including BBC and CBS News, a father and his two young sons were eventually rescued after floating for over sixteen hours near a Thai island
Thailand’s island crackdown moves onto 30-year land leases as officials probe foreign control of businesses and property. Around 8,000 Koh Samui firms face scrutiny, 2,579… Read More › The post Drive against foreign owned property and business on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan now targets leases appea…
A woman travelled by taxi from Bangkok to Udon Thani yesterday, August 15, for 6,000 baht but arrived without money to pay the bill. Police were called before a urine test later returned a positive result for methamphetamine. Police responded at about 6pm after receiving a report of an unpaid tax…
Pattaya bar row lands an Aussie tourist at the police station after a 13-hour session racks up ฿32,540. Staff say he showered women with drinks… Read More › The post 13 hour bender by Australian at Pattaya’s Soi Bua Khao bar ends in dispute over 32,540 baht unpaid bill appeared first on Thai Exam…
Thailand’s long-delayed tourist tax is back with a higher ฿450 price tag. Air travellers face the levy first from late 2026 or early 2027, but… Read More › The post End of 2026 or early 2027 for tourist levy which has risen to 450 baht and will apply to incoming air passengers appeared first on T…
Thai authorities have opened 60 cases involving 88 suspects after a Koh Samui nominee probe identified 59 firms and property worth about 1.2 billion baht.
Toyota rules out an exit from Thailand as Indonesia targets the Japanese giant and its supplier network. Bangkok moves to shore up local EV, hybrid… Read More › The post Toyota reaffirms its commitment to Thailand after tax relief move and amid a courtship from Indonesia appeared first on Thai Ex…
KResearch expects Thailand’s foreign tourist market to shrink less than forecast in 2026, with year-end events and high-season travel supporting arrivals and revenue.
Thailand is likely to start collecting the tourism fee from foreign travellers at the revised rate of 450 baht as early as next April, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
The abbot of a forest temple in Khon Kaen has produced the original title deed for land donated more than three decades ago, as the donor’s heirs intensify their efforts to reclaim the site.
Chinese investor Chon Henke’ai, 41, is arrested in a luxury Bangkok condo after fleeing China. He is wanted over a ฿50 million parking investment scheme… Read More › The post Chinese man who embezzled 50 million baht for Bangkok good life lifted on Thursday by Immigration appeared first on Thai E…
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