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Sat, 23 May 2026 14:35:00 +0700Koh Phangan nominee crackdown nets 22 foreigners
Thai police in Surat Thani wrapped up the second phase of their crackdown on foreign nominee businesses on Koh Phangan on Saturday, arresting 22 foreigners and seizing more than 40 rai of land worth over 200 million baht.
Sat, 23 May 2026 13:03:00 +0700DNA study finds multiple blackchin tilapia sources
A new study by researchers from Chulalongkorn University has concluded that invasive blackchin tilapia were introduced to Thailand at multiple places and in multiple ways, and not as a result of a single introduction as believed earlier.
Sat, 23 May 2026 12:18:00 +0700Cutting visa-free stays? Show us the lower crime stats
After circling the issue seemingly since being elected, the cabinet finally moved forward this week to end the 60-day visa-free programme for 93 nationalities, citing a need to stem crime and misconduct by foreigners. But if discussion of the decisio...
Sat, 23 May 2026 09:24:00 +0700Visitor programmes on sustainable elephant care in Ayutthaya
Footage of tourists interacting with elephants in Thailand’s tourism industry has frequently drawn criticism over animal welfare concerns.
At one of the country’s best-known elephant attractions, the Royal Kraal Village in Ayutthaya...
Sat, 23 May 2026 08:45:00 +0700Tourism operators back 30-day visa return
Tourism operators in Phuket and Pattaya backed the government's decision to restore 30-day visa-free stays, saying the move would help curb illegal businesses and low-spending long-stay visitors.
Sat, 23 May 2026 07:27:00 +0700New Fed chief faces immediate pressure
With Kevin Warsh taking the helm at the US Federal Reserve this month, succeeding chairman Jerome Powell, all eyes are on the policies of the hand-picked candidate of President Donald Trump.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:45:00 +0700Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO
GENEVA - The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said on Friday, as the toll continued to rise.
Sat, 23 May 2026 01:25:00 +0700Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surge
Despite increased airfares, airlines have been unable to absorb rising jet fuel costs during the summer period, with this expense increasing from 30-35% of operational costs to 60% in May.
Sat, 23 May 2026 01:15:00 +0700Higher electricity prices to hit large Thai families
Large households and small businesses operating from residential properties are expected to face higher electricity bills from July, as the government prepares to roll out a new tariff system.
Sat, 23 May 2026 01:01:00 +0700Division in the opposition
Thailand’s political opposition is beginning to show a more deliberate strategic division of roles, with the two main opposition forces — the People’s Party (PP) and the Democrat Party — pursuing markedly different agendas aga...