Thailand has tightened its visa-exemption rules, cutting the maximum visa-free stay for tourists from 60 days to 30 days for citizens of 60 countries and territories, including Singapore, the United States, India, the United Kingdom, Australia and much of the European Union. The change marks a significant rollback

BANGKOK — Thailand’s government is linking the continuing violence in the country’s troubled Deep South to intensified law-enforcement operations, but a widening investigation — and revelations that security agencies had advance warnings before a massive wave of attacks — are raising difficult questions about what is driving the latest escalation

PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Beach has taken on a striking new look as the city's first-ever Pattaya Sand & Art Festival 2026 transforms the famous shoreline into an open-air showcase of giant sand sculptures, immersive lighting and creative technology. The five-day festival, running from August 27

PHUKET, Thailand — A secluded Phuket beach that was once surrounded by private tourism businesses and reportedly inaccessible without paying a fee is entering a new chapter after Thai authorities moved to clear structures they say illegally occupied protected forest land. Officials launched a major operation at Nui Beach in Phuket’

SANGKHLA BURI, Kanchanaburi — One of Thailand’s best-known wooden landmarks could be heading for a major repair project after engineers identified several areas requiring urgent attention on the historic Uttamanusorn Bridge, better known as the Mon Bridge, in Sangkhla Buri district. The inspection comes after weeks of heavy rain,

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand is facing another spell of widespread heavy rain, with meteorologists warning that some areas could see heavy to very heavy downpours and dangerous accumulations capable of triggering flash floods, overflowing waterways and landslides. The latest forecast from the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns that unstable weather conditions

A knife-wielding man was arrested after entering a school in Thailand, prompting alarm among staff and raising renewed concerns about security at educational institutions. Authorities are investigating the incident, including reports about the suspect's unusual behavior before his arrest. A man carrying a knife was taken into

BANGKOK, Thailand — A PhD medical student in Thailand has reportedly lost nearly 11 million baht after falling victim to a sophisticated call-centre scam in which fraudsters allegedly impersonated a mobile phone company employee and a police officer. The case, reported by the Bangkok Post, highlights how modern scam networks

BANGKOK, Thailand — A growing political storm over alleged collusion in Thailand's Senate election has triggered fresh warnings about the concentration of power, with opposition figures and political commentators raising concerns about what they describe as a possible attempt to reshape the country's political institutions. At a