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Thailand’s THIM App: What Expats Need to Know

Thailand’s THIM app is getting attention because it gives expats and long-stay residents one more way to handle immigration tasks on a phone instead of at a counter. Right now, its main focus is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, which matters for anyone entering the country and wanting a smoother start. If you’ve already dealt […]

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Thousands of Rare Pink Sea Cucumbers Blanket Rayong Beach After Intense Storms

RAYONG, Thailand – A rare natural event turned a famous Thailand beach into a bright pink spectacle on Saturday morning. Millions of tiny pink sea cucumbers washed ashore at Suan Son Beach in Rayong province, stretching across hundreds of meters of the coastline. Marine officials rushed to the scene on June 6, 2026, after excited […]

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Thailand Takes a Tougher Stance on Unruly Tourists, Ends 60-Day Visa

BANGKOK – Thailand has always been a dream destination. It is famous for its bright white beaches, amazing street food, and rich culture. For decades, tourists have flocked there for the ultimate vacation. But recently, things have taken a sharp turn. A recent wave of bad behavior by foreign visitors has pushed local patience to […]

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Tourist in Phuket Engaging in a Tuk-Tuk Sex Act Sparks Uproar

PHUKET, Thailand - Two foreign tourists sparked widespread outrage on Sunday after a viral video caught them engaging in a highly inappropriate sex act in the back of a moving tuk-tuk on Thaweewong Road in Patong, Phuket.

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Thailand Songkran Travel Confidence Crashes as Fuel Prices Stifle Thailand’s Biggest Festival

BANGKOK – Thailand’s tourism industry, usually the crown jewel of the kingdom’s economy, is facing a perfect storm. Just weeks before the Songkran Water Festival—the traditional Thai New Year—travel confidence has plummeted to near-zero.

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Chiang Sean Chiang Rai to Host Three Nations Songkran 2026

CHIANG RAI - Thailand has been named the world's top destination for April 2026, while Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai, moves fast to build its Three Nations Songkran identity, despite pressure from high airfares and unrest abroad.

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