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Thailand Visa-Free Stay May Drop to 30 Days for 93 Countries

Thailand is moving to cut its visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days for tourists from 93 countries. The change is tied to concerns about visa misuse, illegal work, and scams linked to longer stays. It is not final yet. The policy still needs Cabinet approval before it rolls out, so travelers should treat […]

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Thailand Visa Policy Changes: What the PM’s Signal Means

Thailand’s visa policy may be shifting again, and the timing matters. The prime minister has signaled changes to entry rules, which puts the country’s 60-day visa-free stay, visa-on-arrival system, and border checks back in focus. That is still a signal, not a final rule. The real questions are simple: what changes are coming, who feels […]

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Thailand Moves Toward Tighter Cannabis Controls

Thailand’s cannabis rules are tightening again, and the shift is already affecting shop owners, patients, and visitors. After a period of broad access and fast dispensary growth, the government is moving back toward a medical-first model with stricter controls on sales and use. That matters because the legal line is narrower now. The key questions […]

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Thailand’s Six New Airports: Where the ฿26 Billion Plan Stands

Thailand is lining up six new regional airports under an infrastructure package now put at about ฿26 billion. But this is still planning-stage work. In May 2026, the story is about studies, design packages, EIA reviews, and approvals, not active construction. The list covers Phatthalung, Mukdahan, Satun, Phayao, Kalasin, and Bueng Kan. For passengers, businesses, […]

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Thailand’s 4,000 Baht Aid Plan: What Households Need to Know

Thailand’s planned 4,000-baht aid rollout is attracting attention because it could provide short-term relief to households facing high living costs.

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Thailand’s 300,000 EV Plan and What It Means for Drivers

Thailand aims to have 300,000 EVs on its roads, and as of April 2026, that goal is moving from policy talk to a broader transport push.

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Massive Fire Destroys Historic Nakhon Sawan Market as Residents Flee for Safety

NAKHON SAWAN - A catastrophic fire swept through a crowded residential community and local market in the heart of Nakhon Sawan on Thursday afternoon, destroying at least ten homes and forcing dozens of residents to flee for their lives.

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Songkran 2026: Why Thailand’s “Seven Dangerous Days” Turn Deadly

Thailand’s Songkran holiday again showed why the period is known as the country’s “seven dangerous days.” According to the figures reported for Songkran 2026, the holiday period from April 10 to 16 saw 1,242 road accidents, 1,200 injuries, and 242…

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11 Year Old Boy Dies From Electrocution at Songkran Concert

NAKHON PHANOM — What was meant to be a season of celebration has turned into an unimaginable nightmare for a local family. On April 16, 2026, an 11-year-old boy lost his life after being electrocuted near a concert stage during a Songkran festival…

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Thailand Slashes Retail Fuel Prices to Ease Cost of Living

BANGKOK - Motorists in Thailand can breathe a sigh of relief as retail fuel prices saw a significant drop starting early Friday morning.

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