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    Traffic Laws

    Thai government confirms 4,000-baht fine for holding a phone at a red light

    Drivers in Thailand face fines of up to 4,000 baht for simply holding a mobile phone while waiting at traffic lights, according to an official clarification.

    New today1 min read1 sources
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    Cryptocurrency

    Thai SEC to block access to Bitget crypto exchange on December 5 over unlicensed trading

    Expats using the Bitget cryptocurrency platform have until early December to manage their assets before Thailand blocks local internet access to the unlicensed exchange.

    New today2 min1 sources
    Visa

    Thai commercial banks deny mandatory account letters as immigration tightens tax checks for visa extensions

    Foreign residents face severe delays in renewing their long-term visas as immigration officers demand unannounced tax documents and local bank branches turn away longtime clients.

    New today2 min4 sources
    Social Security

    Thai Cabinet adds '3 Choices' pension payout and new Section 39/1 retiree health tier to Social Security draft

    Updated2 min4 sources
    Customs

    Thailand bans import of books by Pavin Chachavalpongpun under threat of 3-year prison sentence

    This week2 min2 sources
    Pattaya

    Chemical leak spreads hazardous fumes on Route 36 Pattaya-Chonburi Bypass

    This week1 min1 sources
    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand launches WORPT app allowing foreigners to pay local merchants via crypto-to-Baht QR codes

    This week2 min2 sources
    Property

    Sena Development opens rent-to-own condo scheme to foreign buyers to clear 6,000 unsold units

    This week2 min1 sources
    Phuket

    Phuket authorities halt Mai Khao pool villa construction over missing and expired permits

    This week1 min1 sources
    Property

    Police arrest over 230 in Phuket as Thailand escalates crackdown on foreign property nominees

    This week2 min6 sources
    Traffic Laws

    Thai police banned from demanding on-the-spot fines and wearing balaclavas at checkpoints

    This week2 min1 sources
    Safety

    National Security Council to meet next Wednesday over foreign travel warnings

    This week1 min1 sources
    Border Closure

    Thailand suspends specific Mae Sot border crossings and indefinitely closes all Cambodia land borders

    This week2 min3 sources
    Banking

    Thailand sets new documentation rules for check and draft deposits over 5 million baht

    This week2 min1 sources
    Property

    Department of Lands launches 69-province survey for 2027 land title deeds

    This week2 min2 sources
    Phuket

    Phuket declares Karon a disaster zone and orders evacuations as Suvarnabhumi runway subsidence delays flights

    This week2 min7 sources
    Business

    Thai authorities probe 19 companies for nominee violations after revoking naturalized citizen's nationality

    This week3 min5 sources
    Property

    DSI probes 19 companies for illegal nominee structures after naturalized expat is stripped of Thai citizenship

    This week2 min6 sources
    Phuket

    Phuket declares Karon a disaster zone and orders immediate evacuations as landslide threats escalate

    2 min5 sources
    Driving License

    DLT bans foreigners from testing at private driving schools, mandates 2-year minimum visa for driving licenses

    Updated2 min2 sources
    Bangkok

    MEA schedules power outages across Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan for October 29-31

    2 min4 sources
    Phuket

    Patong orders evacuations as Phuket flood victims get November 6 deadline for relief claims

    2 min5 sources
    Visas & Immigration

    Interior Ministry launches task force to hunt foreign business nominees after 10 billion baht stock warrants

    2 min9 sources
    Property

    Police target Rawai luxury villas as Thailand demands bank records from local business partners

    Updated3 min6 sources
    Phuket

    Phuket authorities investigate alleged fake police checkpoint linked to drug-planting extortion claims

    2 min1 sources
    Digital Platforms

    Thailand drafts new licensing law for digital platforms and transport services

    2 min1 sources
    Tax

    Thai tax authorities clarify legal penalties for personal income tax errors and intentional evasion

    2 min1 sources
    Phuket

    Flash floods and mudslides strike Patong in Phuket's worst flooding in 50 years

    2 min5 sources
    Koh Phangan

    Koh Phangan authorities revoke Israeli woman's visa over threats and unlicensed school

    2 min3 sources
    Tourism Fee

    Thai authorities propose 450-baht tourism entry fee to cover unpaid foreign medical bills

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Narcotics Bill

    Anutin leads Bhumjaithai Party in submitting urgent new narcotics bill to Thai Parliament

    1 min1 sources
    Citizenship

    DSI launches probe into relatives and 19 companies of Rabbi Yosef Kantor as citizenship revocation hits Royal Gazette

    Updated2 min4 sources
    Property

    85 charged in Pattaya and 13 arrested in Hua Hin as Thailand's property nominee crackdown accelerates

    2 min6 sources
    Tax

    Ministry of Finance approves up to 130,000 THB in tax deductions for flood-damaged homes and vehicles

    2 min6 sources
    Bangkok

    Silom and Sathon roads close from 4 PM on October 20 for Wat Khaek Navratri festival

    2 min3 sources
    Property

    Prime Minister sets December deadline for forced sales in nationwide foreign land nominee crackdown

    2 min5 sources
    Rayong

    Rayong raids uncover illegal foreign workers and nominee companies in Pluak Daeng

    2 min5 sources
    Business

    Thailand launches 2026 enforcement program testing actual control of foreign-linked firms

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Immigration

    Chinese embassy issues formal alert over kidnappings and job scams in Thailand

    3 min5 sources
    Corporate Tax

    Multinationals in Thailand warned: paying over 15% corporate tax does not guarantee exemption from Pillar Two rules

    2 min1 sources
    Aviation

    Thai airport security begins opening checked bags without passengers present starting October 16

    2 min4 sources
    Immigration

    Thailand rolls out new deportation regulations targeting foreign scammers and criminals

    2 min1 sources
    Business

    Thailand cuts employer compensation fund rates and delays new welfare fees to January 2027

    2 min3 sources
    Property

    11 foreigners arrested as police raid $179 million in Bangkok luxury homes held by Thai nominees

    3 min6 sources
    Travel

    Thai airports begin opening checked baggage without passengers present under new security rules

    2 min3 sources
    Departure Tax

    Thai Finance Ministry delays 1,000-baht departure tax following tourism industry backlash

    Updated2 min5 sources
    Phuket

    Thai authorities investigate 360 companies and arrest four in Phuket foreign nominee crackdown

    2 min3 sources
    Alcohol Ban

    Nationwide alcohol sales ban set for upcoming Wan Ok Phansa holiday

    1 min1 sources
    Property

    11 foreigners arrested in Bangkok as police raid four luxury housing estates in 6-billion-baht nominee crackdown

    3 min7 sources
    Property

    Thai authorities seize one billion baht in land across Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga in foreign nominee crackdown

    2 min4 sources
    Scams

    Police arrest Ayutthaya woman in 6-million-baht embassy and police impersonation scam

    2 min4 sources
    Bangkok

    MRT Queen Sirikit and major roads close October 16 as 600 protesters march on IMF-World Bank meeting

    Updated2 min6 sources
    Bangkok Traffic

    Ratchadaphisek Road closed to all traffic for IMF summit as authorities reverse course

    Updated2 min6 sources
    Travel

    Unannounced checked baggage inspections begin at Thai airports today as new CAAT rules take effect

    Updated2 min2 sources
    Tourism Fee

    New summary details who must pay upcoming tourism entry fee and departure tax

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Property

    Thai police arrest 11 foreigners in Bangkok and seize 1 billion baht in southern land in nominee crackdown

    2 min5 sources
    Bangkok

    Transport Ministry sets Jan 1, 2027 launch for Bangkok's unified train ticket and 45-baht fare cap

    2 min4 sources
    Immigration

    Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden added to Suvarnabhumi Airport's arrival e-gates

    1 min1 sources
    Mae Sai

    Mae Sai residents warned against using local water after tests reveal high arsenic and heavy metal levels

    1 min1 sources
    Business

    Thailand proposes dropping business license renewal applications in favor of direct fee payments

    2 min1 sources
    Taxes

    Permanent Secretary of Finance confirms 1,000-baht departure tax will be embedded in airline tickets

    Updated2 min6 sources
    Banking

    Bank of Thailand mandates source-of-funds proof for foreign transfers exceeding $200,000

    1 min1 sources
    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai sets September 30 deadline for Maxim ride-hailing drivers to legalize vehicles

    2 min1 sources
    Electric Vehicles

    Year-end EV booking rush expected at Motor Expo as buyers race to beat Thailand's 30% import tax hike

    Updated2 min5 sources
    Sweden

    Swedish Embassy in Thailand permanently ends income certificate service on October 1

    1 min1 sources
    LTR Visa

    Thailand launches new online system for LTR visa applications as approvals cross 12,000

    2 min2 sources
    Phuket

    Phuket police arrest Grab driver for scouting and burgling foreign residents' homes of 3.69 million baht

    2 min2 sources
    Property

    13 foreigners arrested in Hua Hin as Thailand targets 360 Phuket companies in property nominee crackdown

    2 min4 sources
    Property

    Thailand launches 'e-QLands Plus' digital booking system for land offices nationwide

    2 min1 sources
    Thailand Weather

    Thailand issues 13th storm warning as floods block 9 highways and Central region braces for 70% rain coverage

    Updated2 min7 sources
    Banking

    Krungthai Bank schedules app outages for October 6 and 11 as Bangkok Bank axes web portal

    2 min2 sources
    Krabi

    Krabi kosher restaurant raided over suspected nominee scheme and unauthorized gatherings

    2 min2 sources
    Business

    Interior Ministry and DBD launch joint nominee crackdown following Rayong raids and $179M Bangkok property seizures

    Updated3 min6 sources
    Flooding

    Department of Land Transport waives original logbook requirement for flood victims replacing lost vehicle plates

    2 min7 sources
    Scams

    Scam warning issued after victims lured to Cambodia and forced to perform facial scans for bank transfers

    1 min1 sources
    Thai Citizenship

    Thailand revokes naturalized citizen's Thai nationality for using original and hidden Uruguayan passports

    2 min1 sources
    Banking

    Bangkok Bank to shut down 'Bualuang iBanking' web service on December 15, 2026

    2 min2 sources
    Permanent Residence

    Thailand advances permanent residence and nationality for 140,000 long-term migrants under expedited pathway

    2 min1 sources
    Scams

    Nang Rong police warn of scammers using fake "top secret" money laundering court documents

    2 min1 sources
    Banking

    Bank of Thailand drafts new rules restricting payment providers from processing USDT crypto trades

    2 min3 sources
    Business

    Thailand shares data on 100,000 foreign-directed companies with 43 embassies in nominee crackdown

    2 min5 sources
    Flooding

    Nonthaburi launches 24-hour sandbagging along Chao Phraya as Pasak Jolasid Dam hits 110% capacity

    Updated2 min6 sources
    Phuket

    Over 230 arrested in Phuket and 13 in Hua Hin in major foreign property nominee crackdown

    Updated3 min6 sources
    Thai Airways

    Thai Airways board meets over service crisis as CEO faces scrutiny and 8,000 bags remain delayed

    Updated2 min6 sources
    Deportation

    Interior Minister Anutin rejects French national Kevin Dimino's deportation appeal

    2 min5 sources
    Travel

    Thai Airways cancels 22 flights and reports 52-flight baggage backlog at Suvarnabhumi amid severe floods

    2 min6 sources
    DTV

    Thailand restricts DTV visa applications to applicants' country of residence starting August 31

    2 min1 sources
    Deportation

    Thailand enacts new deportation regulation effective August 28 amid due process warnings

    2 min1 sources
    Thailand Floods

    Urgent cabinet meeting called to declare emergency flood holidays next week

    Updated2 min3 sources
    Bangkok

    Severe flooding closes Chaeng Watthana Road to small vehicles, disrupting access to Bangkok Immigration

    2 min1 sources
    Immigration

    Immigration Bureau officially launches THIM app for digital arrival cards

    2 min4 sources
    Property

    Land Department blocks foreign ownership quota increase in upcoming Bangkok city plan

    2 min3 sources
    Business

    Chon Buri flags 14,264 foreign-linked firms as Thailand tightens shareholder checks

    2 min6 sources
    Royal Cremation

    Thailand schedules Royal Cremation for the Queen Mother for December 15-19, 2026

    2 min2 sources
    Cannabis

    Thai Cabinet approves medical-only cannabis bill, forcing retail shops to convert to clinics

    2 min4 sources
    Nominee Companies

    Thailand raids second Jewish venue as nominee property crackdown widens

    Updated3 min4 sources
    Nominee Companies

    11,000 foreign-linked firms face Sept 30 audit deadline as Thailand seizes 20 billion baht

    2 min6 sources
    Visa Exemption

    Thailand ends 60-day visa exemption, returning to 30-day entry stamps on September 15

    2 min4 sources
    Nominee Companies

    Police raid 600-million-baht Samut Sakhon factory and arrest four as Thailand investigates 10,000 suspected nominee companies

    2 min6 sources
    Visa Updates

    Thailand ends 60-day visa exemption today as new 30-day limit takes effect for 60 nationalities

    2 min7 sources
    Visa

    Thailand halves visa-free tourist stay to 30 days for 54 nationalities starting September 15

    2 min8 sources
    Pattaya

    Parliament proposes harsher nominee penalties after Pattaya inspection reveals registration backlog

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Visas

    Denmark opens visa application centre in Chiang Mai

    1 min1 sources
    Visas

    Thailand cracks down on 'fake father' birth certificate scheme for long-term visas

    2 min2 sources
    Work Permit

    Thai Anti-Fake News Center flags rumors of lifetime entry bans for unauthorized workers

    2 min1 sources
    Deportation

    Interior Minister orders deportation of French zoo owner and Israeli national on Koh Samui

    2 min4 sources
    Visa Exemption

    Thailand rolls back visa-exempt entry to 30 days for 54 countries, revokes India's visa-free status

    2 min5 sources
    Visa Exemption

    Thailand caps visa-exempt land border entries at two per year and restricts exemptions to tourism starting September 15

    2 min4 sources
    Visa Exemption

    Thailand cuts visa-free entry from 60 to 30 days for dozens of nationalities starting September 15

    2 min9 sources
    Business

    DSI summons Phuket MP over foreign nominee links as nationwide business crackdown hits Surat Thani and Isaan

    2 min4 sources
    DTV Visa

    Thailand adds police clearance and proof of permanent residence to DTV requirements from August 31

    2 min4 sources
    Destination Thailand Visa

    UK and Spanish diving instructors arrested on Koh Tao for working locally on Destination Thailand Visas

    2 min4 sources
    Immigration

    Thai Immigration denies foreigner boarding to Malaysia over souvenir Machu Picchu passport stamp

    2 min1 sources
    Real Estate

    Thai legal experts warn of criminal penalties for daily Airbnb-style rentals in housing estates

    2 min1 sources
    Deportation

    Thai authorities intensify deportation enforcement for foreigners threatening locals

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Visa Exemption

    Royal Gazette confirms 30-day visa-free limit for 60 countries starting September 15

    Updated2 min4 sources
    Immigration

    Thailand activates 30-day deportation rule targeting illegal workers and nominee businesses

    2 min5 sources
    Scams

    Myawaddy scam compounds dismantled after regional crackdown, but criminal networks remain active

    2 min1 sources
    Immigration

    Thai authorities issue 35 arrest warrants over 5,000 fraudulent 'Type 0' ID cards for foreigners

    2 min1 sources
    Banking

    Bank of Thailand releases four-step guide to unblock accounts caught in 'mule' crackdown

    2 min2 sources
    Immigration

    Thailand enacts fast-track deportation rules on August 28 for foreigners violating laws or working illegally

    2 min4 sources
    EECa Visa

    Thai Cabinet approves new 'EECa Visa' and double tax deductions for U-Tapao investors

    2 min1 sources
    Social Security

    Thai Cabinet approves Social Security Section 33 coverage for maids and drivers on August 27

    2 min3 sources
    Vaping

    Banglamung police arrest 21-year-old Thai-European man in etomidate vape pod sting

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Real Estate

    Thailand introduces 5 million baht cash reporting rule for real estate and banking transactions

    2 min1 sources
    Visa Revocation

    Israeli tourist deported and banned over Koh Samui zoo threats as Thailand enforces strict visa rules

    Updated2 min4 sources
    Property

    Thai authorities raid three Pattaya locations and investigate 100 Phuket firms in expanding foreign nominee crackdown

    2 min6 sources
    Property

    Thai ministers raid Pattaya law office and hotels in escalating foreign nominee crackdown

    2 min4 sources
    Visa

    Bangkok visa firm raided over forged bank statements linked to 400 client applications

    2 min6 sources
    Nan Floods

    Nan floodwaters begin to recede after displacing 16,000, as government activates 24-hour command center

    Updated2 min8 sources
    Property

    Land Department ordered to verify source of funds before forced sales in nationwide nominee crackdown

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Work Permit

    Thai government announces four-step online renewal process for 2026-2027 migrant work permits

    1 min1 sources
    Scams

    AMLO empowered to return seized scam funds without court verdict starting August 12, 2026

    1 min1 sources
    Property

    Police arrest 13 foreigners in Hua Hin luxury estate raid as property nominee crackdown expands to Phuket and Bangkok

    2 min7 sources
    NBTC

    NBTC sets August 30 deadline for mobile users in Thailand to update SIM registration

    2 min1 sources
    Property

    Authorities arrest 13 foreigners in Hua Hin and prosecute 16 in Phuket in real estate nominee sweep

    3 min6 sources
    Scams

    Thai authorities flag 'Airport Fast Track service' Facebook page as a visa and airport scam

    2 min2 sources
    Student Visa

    Thai government probes universities in new crackdown on foreign student visa loopholes

    2 min3 sources
    Property

    Royal Gazette confirms 17 Bangkok land offices are now fully electronic

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Visas

    Thai government orders investigation into universities over foreign student visa loopholes

    2 min3 sources
    Healthcare

    Thailand's Social Security Office releases August 2026 hospital quota updates

    2 min1 sources
    Visa Exemption

    Thai Cabinet votes on May 19 to cut 60-day visa exemption back to 30 days for 54 countries

    2 min2 sources
    Airports

    Thai airport security granted authority to open checked luggage without summoning owners

    1 min1 sources
    Driving in Thailand

    Thailand blocks vehicle tax stickers for drivers with unpaid traffic fines starting August 1

    1 min3 sources
    Immigration

    Thai Cabinet approves fast-track deportation rules for foreigners violating laws and social norms

    2 min3 sources
    Work Permit

    Thailand's Department of Employment introduces Bor Tor 62 temporary work permit

    1 min1 sources
    Property

    Phuket authorities target condominiums for illegal daily rentals as nominee crackdown hot-lists 1,000 Krabi firms

    2 min5 sources
    Property

    Joint task force targets 1,000 Krabi firms and British landowner in latest nominee crackdown

    2 min2 sources
    Visa

    Thailand reportedly ends perpetual visa runs in 2026 as authorities stop 'looking the other way'

    2 min1 sources
    Visa Updates

    Thailand restores 30-day visa-free entry for Indian tourists following arrival slump

    2 min4 sources
    Banking

    Thailand rolls out Visa Destinations programme nationwide to expand cashless payments

    2 min1 sources
    Property

    Krabi land seizure hits 2.1 billion baht as Phuket files 39 foreign property cases in southern nominee crackdown

    2 min4 sources
    Phuket

    Phuket nominee probe links Israeli nationals to 100+ companies as crackdown expands to Hua Hin

    Updated2 min3 sources
    Property

    Thailand seizes 2.1 billion baht in land as nominee crackdown targets foreign owners

    2 min6 sources
    Banking

    Thailand becomes first country to launch Visa Destinations nationally for small businesses

    1 min1 sources
    Phuket

    Five managers arrested in Phuket as government expands foreign nominee crackdown to unlicensed hotels

    2 min3 sources
    Property

    Police raid 31 proxy companies in Chiang Mai, seizing 633 million baht in assets

    2 min4 sources
    Immigration

    Ex-FBI agent frames Thailand's visitor visa revamp and nominee crackdown as national security push against fugitives

    2 min1 sources
    Permanent Residency

    Thai Cabinet approves Permanent Residence for 340,000 stateless individuals on its final day

    2 min1 sources
    Property

    Police seize 5 billion baht in Chonburi real estate and arrest four Russians in nominee company raids

    2 min4 sources
    Visa Updates

    Thailand restores 30-day visa-free entry for Indian tourists as overall arrivals slide 3.09%

    2 min2 sources
    Visa Exemption

    Thai Cabinet approves new visa-free rules capping foreign tourist stays at 30 days

    2 min2 sources
    Real Estate

    Police arrest four Russians and seize 5 billion baht in Chonburi property nominee raids

    2 min6 sources
    Permanent Residency

    Thai Cabinet approves Permanent Residency certificates for 340,000 stateless individuals in border districts

    2 min1 sources
    Visa Exemption

    Thai Cabinet cuts 60-day visa exemption to 30 or 15 days and approves swift deportation rules

    2 min6 sources
    Immigration

    Thailand warns long-haul tourists over cannabis border risks

    2 min3 sources
    Business

    Commerce Ministry raids Koh Samui and Koh Phangan businesses as nominee probe uncovers 100 companies at one address

    2 min4 sources
    Real Estate

    Sansiri and Kasikornbank launch 1.50% green home loans in 4-billion-baht sustainability push

    2 min1 sources
    Tax

    Thailand weighs new tax mechanism to crack down on foreign nominee businesses

    2 min3 sources
    Immigration

    Thai Immigration and TAT issue official reminders for foreign visitors to carry proof of funds at entry

    2 min3 sources
    Myanmar border

    KK Park and Shwe Kokko scam buildings demolished in Myawaddy as regional crackdown intensifies

    2 min1 sources
    Permanent Residency

    Thai Cabinet approves Permanent Residency certificates for 340,000 waiting individuals in Fang District and beyond

    2 min1 sources
    Culture

    Senior monk Somdet Phra Mahawirawong directs Religion Committee to strictly enforce laws on temple lands and finances

    2 min1 sources
    Border Security

    KK Park and Shwe Kokko scam compound buildings demolished in Myawaddy as regional crackdown intensifies

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Property

    DSI raids 5 locations on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan as nominee company crackdown expands to 391 firms

    2 min7 sources
    Property

    DSI raids Koh Samui and Koh Phangan nominee networks as Thailand targets foreign shell companies

    2 min3 sources
    Banking

    Bank of Thailand mandates disclosure for cash deposits over 5 million baht starting this October

    3 min4 sources
    Digital Security

    New 'Digital Battlefield' report dissects Thai military's online operations

    1 min1 sources
    Permanent Residence

    Thai Cabinet approves one-year Permanent Residence push for 340,000 waiting residents

    2 min1 sources
    Myanmar

    Buildings demolished at Myawaddy scam compounds KK Park and Shwe Kokko as regional pressure mounts

    2 min1 sources
    Cannabis

    Foreign nationals arrested at Phuket airport as Thailand launches joint cannabis smuggling crackdown with UK police

    2 min6 sources
    Immigration

    Tourism Authority of Thailand issues July 6 notice warning foreign visitors to carry proof of funds at immigration

    1 min3 sources
    Tourism

    Tomorrowland Thailand 2026 sells out 150,000 tickets, triggering a massive foreign visitor influx

    2 min6 sources
    Scams

    KK Park and Shwe Kokko scam compounds demolished in Myawaddy, but operators remain active

    1 min1 sources
    Property

    Foreigner arrested in Phuket luxury villa raid as Thailand escalates nationwide nominee crackdown

    2 min5 sources
    Digital Security

    Thai military's online warfare operations analyzed in new "Digital Battlefield" report

    1 min1 sources
    Permanent Residency

    Thai Cabinet approves Permanent Residency certificates to resolve status for 340,000 stateless people in border districts

    2 min1 sources
    Scams

    Scam compounds KK Park and Shwe Kokko demolished in Myawaddy as regional pressure mounts

    1 min1 sources
    Immigration

    Thai immigration reminds foreign visitors to carry proof of funds upon arrival amid new embassy advisories

    2 min5 sources
    Digital Security

    New 'Digital Battlefield' data analysis maps Thai military's online operations

    1 min1 sources
    Permanent Residence

    Why Thailand's new Permanent Residence drive for 340,000 people doesn't apply to expats

    2 min1 sources
    Tax

    Thailand Individual Saving Account (TISA) awaits final tax deduction limits and launch date, FETCO confirms

    2 min1 sources
    Immigration

    Thailand issues July reminder for foreign visitors to carry proof of funds at immigration

    2 min3 sources
    Business

    Thai authorities flag 33 tourism firms in five provinces as nominee crackdown yields 14,800 tax probes

    2 min3 sources
    Business

    Thailand launches 14,800 tax probes and 17,556 land investigations into suspected foreign nominee companies

    2 min4 sources
    Business

    Thailand targets 33 suspected nominee firms in AI-powered database sweep and Pattaya raids

    2 min7 sources
    Myanmar border

    KK Park and Shwe Kokko scam compound buildings demolished in Myawaddy

    2 min1 sources
    Visa on Arrival

    Indian Embassy issues urgent travel checklist requiring 20,000 baht in cash as Thailand ends visa-free entry

    2 min5 sources
    Visa on Arrival

    Indian Embassy mandates 20,000 THB cash proof for tourists as Thailand ends visa-free entry for Indian nationals

    2 min4 sources
    Pattaya

    British cannabis farm owner found stabbed to death in Pattaya villa; 21-year-old British wife arrested

    1 min3 sources
    Corruption

    NACC arrests suspects in Thai local government exam cheating ring as officials demand witness protection

    2 min3 sources
    Business

    Thailand expands nominee business probe to 200 more firms following Huai Khwang crackdown

    2 min4 sources
    Property

    Royal Gazette extends 0.01% property transfer and mortgage fees for condos under 7 million baht to June 2027

    2 min3 sources
    Myanmar

    Scammers shift operations in three new directions following Myawaddy compound demolitions

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Immigration

    Thai-Chinese children denied entry at Suvarnabhumi Airport, separating them from Thai mother

    1 min1 sources
    Property

    Thai Cabinet extends 0.01% property transfer and mortgage fee cut for one year

    1 min2 sources
    Immigration

    Bangkok law firm Integrity Legal weighs potential Thai immigration fallout after recent murder

    Updated1 min1 sources
    Phuket

    Missing Icelandic tourist located in Bangkok immigration detention following Phuket taxi robbery arrest

    Updated2 min2 sources
    Nominee Companies

    Thailand targets 140 'grey' accounting firms in nominee crackdown

    Updated2 min2 sources
    Banking

    Bangkok dependent visa student fears criminal charges from parents after being kicked out over locked bank account

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Business

    Commerce Ministry reports 65% drop in nominee-prone businesses after eight-month crackdown

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Phuket

    Over 400 Phuket companies targeted in latest foreign nominee crackdown

    Updated2 min4 sources
    Police

    Tourist reports two Thai police run-ins in three days amid claims of unannounced rule enforcement

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Banking

    Tourists arriving in Bangkok and Phuket warned of hidden ATM withdrawal fees

    1 min1 sources
    Banking

    Integrity Legal challenges need for 'high-quality' OECD regulations in June 19 banking video

    Updated1 min1 sources
    Nominee Companies

    48 arrested, 1 billion baht seized as Thai nominee crackdown hits Andaman property

    Updated3 min6 sources
    Hua Hin

    Hua Hin immigration arrests Turkish national for 274-day overstay in local enforcement push

    2 min1 sources
    Tax

    Myanmar national with family renews Non-LA tax safety debate against Thai Revenue Department rules

    Updated2 min2 sources
    Immigration

    Thailand announces plans to speed up deportation of foreign criminals

    Updated1 min1 sources
    Banking

    SCB signs deal with Kanbawza Bank to allow first ATM remittances to Myanmar

    1 min1 sources
    Property

    Proxy ownership scrutiny reaches Koh Tao as Q1 2026 Bangkok condo sales show resilience

    Updated2 min2 sources
    Special Tourist Visa

    Chief tourism official confirms Special Tourist Visa remains open despite outbreak

    1 min1 sources
    Tourist Levy

    Thailand targets Q3 2026 for new foreign tourist levy and shelves ΰΈΏ1,000 outbound charge

    2 min1 sources
    Phuket

    British national in Phuket doctor's death case charged over illegal nominee business

    2 min2 sources
    Visa Scam

    Fake immigration stamps led to British tourist's 16-month Bangkok prison nightmare

    Updated2 min1 sources
    Scams

    Romance scammers in Thailand use AI faces of wealthy foreign men and fake pilots, police warn

    1 min1 sources
    Property

    Nominee business crackdown expands to Phang Nga as authorities probe 1 billion baht in assets

    Updated2 min2 sources
    Tourist Visa

    Thailand Visa-Free Stay: Is It Still 60 Days? May 2026 Status on the 30-Day Cut

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