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Thailand Travel
Has Thailand lost its edge? Comparing expat life across Southeast Asia
The “Thailand lost its edge” narrative has become common expat discourse in 2025 and 2026. Bangkok rents climbed 8 to 12% year-on-year, visa enforcement tightened significantly, and a remittance tax shock led 55% of expats to consider leaving, according to a Thai Examiner survey. But Thailand climbed to 4th globally for expat satisfaction in the InterNations Expat Insider 2025 survey,…
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Thailand News
Nonthaburi temple abbot linked to romantic scandal with multiple women
An abbot at a temple in Nonthaburi is facing scrutiny after a series of videos circulated online alleging he was involved in romantic relationships with multiple women. A clip showing a heated argument between two women began circulating on Thai social media on February 6. In the video, one woman introduced herself as the wife of the abbot, identified only…
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Thailand News
Homeless man’s lewd act on Pattaya Beach raises concerns
A video showing a homeless man behaving inappropriately on Pattaya Beach in Chon Buri circulated online early today, February 20, prompting renewed calls for stricter management of the beachfront area. According to the information linked to the clip, the incident took place at about 1.30am near the entrance of Soi 13/1, where large numbers of Thai and foreign tourists were…
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Visa Information
Why Thailand got stricter and more welcoming at the same time
A student walked into my gym last year with a plastic bag of documents and a look I’ve seen before. His language school had closed. Not temporarily. Gone. Immigration had pulled his student visa along with thousands of others, and he had a few weeks to either leave the country or find a legitimate program. He’d been in Thailand for…
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Thailand News
Chon Buri university fraud leaves Thai-African graduate without certificate
A half-Thai, half-African graduate demanded accountability from a university in Chon Buri, alleging it refused to issue her graduation certificate after her tuition fee was swindled by a senior administrator. The graduate, 25 year old Miriam, filed a complaint with Nong Prue Police Station, saying she and more than 10 other students were treated unfairly by the university in the…
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Thailand News
Pattaya locals and officials discuss issues in Walking Street forum
Residents and business operators in the Pattaya Walking Street community met city officials yesterday, February 19, to raise concerns and propose improvements for Pattaya City’s 2026 community plan. The meeting focused on issues affecting daily order, the tourism atmosphere and long-term development. It was organised by Pattaya City’s community development section under the Community Development and Career Promotion Division, Social Development…
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Thailand News
Phone charger dispute sparks fight between taxi driver and passenger
A Thai app-based taxi driver and a passenger were involved in a physical altercation during a trip after an argument over a phone charger. The passenger, identified only as Rose, posted a video of the dispute on Facebook yesterday, February 19. In her post, she admitted she used violence against the female driver and challenged the driver to report the…
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Thailand News
Elderly woman sexually assaulted in Maha Sarakham rice field
An elderly woman in Maha Sarakham said she was sexually assaulted while alone in a rice field earlier this week, when a stranger approached her as she dug for crabs near her village. The incident was shared online as a public safety warning before reports confirmed yesterday, February 19, that it happened in Ban Non Khewa, Ngua Ba subdistrict, Wapi…
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Thailand News
People’s Party MP candidate faces jail sentence for rape case in Laos
A People’s Party candidate for Member of Parliament in Maha Sarakham province is sentenced to two years and eight months in prison over a rape case in Laos, prompting criticism of the party’s candidate screening process. The candidate, Teerawat Phanna, ran in the recent General Election for Maha Sarakham constituency 1. He was reported to be a local business operator…
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Thailand video news
Thailand News | Krabi’s “cute monkey moment” turns into a hospital trip for German influencer, DLT warns motorists about fake “online licence” pages promising no exams
Today we’ll be talking about a monkey attack that left an influencer hospitalized, a cannabis scam foiled in Pattaya, and a little later some headlines made regarding interference in both Thai and American elections. Krabi’s “cute monkey moment” turns into a hospital trip for German influencer A German travel influencer said a beach trail in Krabi known for monkeys turned…
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Thailand News
CCTV trail helps police return luxury Cartier watch to Dutch tourist
Yan Nawa police in Bangkok returned a luxury Cartier wristwatch to a Dutch tourist yesterday, February 19, after he reported it missing following a visit to a massage shop in the Sathorn area. Police said the case began after the Dutch national, Hakan Kasap, reported the loss to an inquiry officer at Yan Nawa Police Station on February 18. In…
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International Education
Looking for the Best Film School in Thailand? Bangkok University launches new international filmmaking programme
Bangkok University is promoting its Film, Series, and Global Content Production and Business programme as a practical route for aspiring filmmakers as Thailand’s film and streaming industries expand. The programme is positioned as an industry-aligned option designed to reflect contemporary production realities and the demands of the global content market. The programme is structured around an integrated production workflow rather…
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Phuket News
Phuket airport bus denies forcing Thai students off for foreigners
Phuket airport bus denied abandoning Thai students to make room for foreigners after a video and complaints from parents circulated online. Parents shared a clip with several local news agencies yesterday, February 19. The video showed students getting off an airport bus operated by Phuket Mahanakorn Company, which reportedly runs services between the Thalang area and Phuket International Airport. Parents…
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Thailand News
Rodtang files defamation complaint at CIB over alleged online abuse
Muay Thai fighter Rodtang Jitmuangnon filed a defamation complaint at the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in Bangkok yesterday, February 19, over online posts he said used abusive language and misinformation, including remarks about his family. Tinnakorn Srisawat, known professionally as Rodtang Jitmuangnon, attended with his legal team and arrived with his wife and child. He handed investigators a large set…
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Bangkok News
Bangkok gold shop robbery suspect arrested after 3-week manhunt
Police arrested a suspect in a gold shop robbery at a shopping mall on Soi Sukhumvit 50 in Bangkok after more than three weeks of investigation. The robbery was reported at about 11.35pm on January 31, as the shop was preparing to close. Police said a male suspect entered the shop through a small gap under the front door. The suspect…
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Thailand News
Five children removed from Cha-am forest shelter in welfare check
Cha-am officials visited a privately owned forest area in Sam Phraya subdistrict, Phetchaburi, yesterday, February 19, to assist five children living with family members in a temporary shelter, after concerns were raised about their living conditions and welfare. Kaew Khongwong, Cha-am District Chief, led the visit, along with district officials, Phetchaburi social development staff, local administrators, public health workers, the…
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Thailand News
Injured Siberian Husky in Songkhla succumbs to injuries
A two year old Siberian Husky that was found badly injured after it was set on fire had Songkhla died, with police reviewing CCTV footage to identify a suspect. The female dog, Molly, went missing from her home in Songkhla province on February 13, along with another Siberian Husky named Betsy. The owner, 52 year old Somchai Chanawanno, said he…
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Travel Guides
Arriving in Thailand with too much cash? Here’s what to do
You step off the plane at Suvarnabhumi Airport with an oddly specific stack of US$25,000 tucked into your carry-on, maybe it’s relocation savings, a property deposit, or business capital. At the gate, the question hits you as you approach baggage claim: Do you need to declare this? The short answer: yes. But the exact threshold that triggers a mandatory declaration…
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Things To Do
What to do in Bangkok this weekend (February 20 to 22)
There’s no such thing as a quiet weekend in Bangkok. One minute you are planning something small and sensible, the next you are standing in an arena screaming lyrics you somehow still remember from 2013. This stretch of days moves fast but in a good way. You can drift between music, art, food and a little chaos, collecting moments that…
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Thailand News
“Here they are less nice,” says Israeli tourist in Bangkok street interview
Thai social media users have been debating a viral street interview after an Israeli tourist said people in Thailand seemed “less nice” during her first two days in the country. The clip was posted by an Instagram page, Winomicss, and filmed in Yaowarat, Chinatown in Bangkok, where the host regularly films street interviews with visitors. In the video, the host…
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Thailand News
Thai teenager injured after pen gun hidden in pillow discharges
A 16 year old boy in Suphan Buri province was shot in the armpit after lying on a pillow with a hidden pen gun. Officers from Siprachan Police Station were called to a rented room in Wang Namsub subdistrict, Siprachan district, at about 6.45pm yesterday. When they arrived, they found the injured teenager, identified as Phon, sitting outside the room,…
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Thailand News
Chinese crypto scam suspect arrested in Samut Prakan after fleeing China
Thai immigration investigators said today, February 19, that they arrested a Chinese national in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, following information that he had been using Thailand as a hideout while wanted overseas as a fraud suspect. The arrest was announced as part of an operation by Immigration Bureau Division 3 investigators, who said they had been instructed to intensify efforts…
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Thailand News
Thai wife scolds husband into reporting vote-buying and returning cash
A Thai man brought 500 baht in cash to the Udon Thani Provincial Election Office yesterday, February 18, to report alleged vote buying, saying his wife berated him for accepting the money and told him to return it. The 43 year old man, identified as Suea, told election officials he received the cash from a canvasser for a Member of…
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Thailand News
Ukrainian fraud suspect arrested in Phuket after US request
Thai cyber police said today, February 19, that they arrested a Ukrainian woman in Phuket under a Criminal Court warrant, following a cooperation request from US law enforcement in connection with an alleged large-scale fraud case. The arrest was announced at a briefing at the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) headquarters in Muang Thong Thani, after police said they acted…
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Food
Cuisine Solutions celebrates the 9th International Sous-Vide Day in Bangkok
Cuisine Solutions, the global leader in sous-vide cooking, celebrated the 9th edition of International Sous-Vide Day. This is an unmissable event for gastronomy enthusiasts and culinary professionals worldwide and across three cities. This international celebration kicked off in Los Angeles, then in Levallois-Perret (France), before moving to Bangkok on January 30, marking the key Asia event in this global culinary…
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Guides
Why you still can’t get a direct flight from the US to Thailand
Thailand welcomed more than 35 million international visitors in 2024, and interest from US travellers continues to grow. Undoubtedly, Thailand has become a bucket-list destination for many Americans. Yet a question remains: Why are there still no direct flights between the United States and Thailand? In reality, the answer is quite complex. A mix of aviation regulation, airline economics, aircraft…
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Thailand News
DSI objection leads to renewed prosecution against iCon Group celebrities
Thailand’s Office of the Attorney General changed its position and filed charges against two Thai celebrities linked to The iCon Group fraud scandal, after they were initially treated as brand presenters who were not involved in the alleged wrongdoing. The iCon Group case, described as involving alleged fraud and a Ponzi scheme, came to public attention in October 2024. The…
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Thailand News
Chinese man seen on CCTV damaging parked car in Chon Buri
A Chinese man was seen on CCTV damaging a parked car outside a dormitory in Na Kluea subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province yesterday, February 18, after an alleged dispute with his girlfriend. The footage shows the man, who appeared intoxicated, arguing with his girlfriend in front of the dormitory, near a luxury condominium construction project. As he attempted…
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Thailand News
Elephant calf found dead with rope snare on ankle in Chachoengsao
Wildlife rangers at Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary found a dead wild elephant calf in a forest pond in Khlong Takhrao subdistrict, Tha Takiap district, Chachoengsao province, yesterday, February 18, with a rope snare tight around its left front ankle. Rangers from the Lum Changwat unit were notified and entered the sanctuary to check the animal after it was…
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Thailand News
Krabi monkey attack sends German influencer to hospital
A German influencer has described a monkey attack in Krabi that left her needing medical treatment after she was bitten while walking alone on a monkey-popular beach trail in southern Thailand. The incident occurred during her recent trip to Krabi and was later discussed publicly on her podcast. Julia Willecke, known online as “juliabeautx,” has more than four million Instagram…
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Thailand News
Scout camp injury leads to removal of one testicle for young student
A young student in Sakon Nakhon province is recovering after an incident during a boy scout camp earlier this month that left him with a serious testicular injury and led to the removal of one testicle. The case involves 10 year old A, a student in Sakon Nakhon. His mother, Preeyanan, said that during a school scout camp on February…
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Pattaya News
Thai woman and foreigner attempt to scam Pattaya cannabis shop owner
A Thai woman and a foreign man attempted to swindle 13,000 baht from a Pattaya cannabis shop owner by claiming the shop had failed to pay for cannabis flower orders and demanding immediate payment. The Thai shop owner, 40 year old Siranat, filed a complaint at Mueang Pattaya Police Station and shared details with The Pattaya News to warn other…
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Bangkok News
Thai woman warns others over bag slashing in Bangkok Chinatown
A Thai woman warned others online after her bag was slashed on Yaowarat Road, or Bangkok’s Chinatown, on Monday, February 16. The woman posted a video of herself and a friend appearing shocked on Instagram, @yinglekyinglek, on Tuesday, February 17. She said it was the first time she experienced a bag-slashing theft and the first time she was robbed on…
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Thailand video news
Thailand News | polluted outfall causes alarm at Jomtien beach, digital renewal for driving licences to roll out in Thailand
Today we’ll be talking about sewage in the sea grossing out beachgoers in Jomtien, Cocaine worth millions seized in Phuket police raids, and a little later good news for motorists under the age of 55 looking to renew their driver’s licenses. Polluted Outfall Causes Alarm at Jomtien Beach Locals and holidaymakers at Jomtien Beach have raised concerns after a large…
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Bangkok News
2 prison health volunteers test positive for mpox after inmate death
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) reported two prison public health volunteers at Thon Buri Prison tested positive for mpox after one inmate had contracted the disease and passed away. The DDC said both volunteers have mild symptoms and that the situation is under control. The DDC said a 44 year old inmate was reported to have died from mpox…
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Thailand News
Lost wallet leads to 25,000 baht ATM withdrawals in Udon Thani
A food vendor in Udon Thani filed a complaint today, February 19, after she said her wallet was lost at a market and later used to withdraw 25,000 baht from her bank account. The woman, identified only as 35 year old Nang, attended Mueang Udon Thani Police Station with her husband, 42 year old Chalermphon. She told investigators the wallet…
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Thailand News
Nurse seeks help over Marine ex-husband’s 600,000 baht van debt
On February 17, a nurse in Udon Thani asked a local news page operator to help reach her former husband, a Royal Thai Marine in Sattahip, Chon Buri, after she said a hire-purchase van debt of more than 600,000 baht was being sought from her as the guarantor. Phanumart Jitwasinkul, owner of the “เฮียเปี๊ยกช่วยด้วย” Facebook page, said he received the…
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