Pre-dawn raid on a 22-room Chiang Mai hotel exposed a Chinese–Thai proxy ownership scheme, part of Thailand’s wider crackdown on foreign money in tourism.

Thai border forces stopped 99 Cambodian migrants in Chanthaburi. Learn the economic causes, humane policing steps and what the surge means for local jobs.

Police arrested a Taiwanese fugitive running a heroin ring from an Asoke condo. Expect stricter parcel ID checks and tighter tenant screening citywide.

US suspends new Thai immigrant visas starting 21 Jan 2026 amid public-charge review. Find out who’s exempt, documentation tips, and legal options for Thai families.

Villagers on Koh Yao Noi urge Thai officials to shut down a South African retiree they say runs unlicensed boat tours and villa rentals, draining guides’ income.

Thai police hunt Chinese client who bound and robbed a broker during a late-night house viewing in Pattaya; read safety tips now issued for property agents.

Chon Buri police traced an illicit nitrous oxide ring to a poker den in Pattaya, arresting 10 foreign gamblers on visa and gambling charges—read the story.

Thai police will launch a nationwide child-trafficking crackdown in 2026. Discover safety tips parents and expats in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket must know.

Over 139,500 Thai expats from Australia to Germany signed up for Feb polls & charter vote via Smart Vote app. Discover key hotspots, deadlines and why each envelope could sway Thailand’s future.

South Korean Embassy outlines docs Thai visitors need to breeze through Incheon immigration—hotel booking, return ticket, funds and host proof.

162 Thai workers detained in Cambodia cross Chanthaburi’s Ban Laem border after health checks and warrant screening. Follow our updates for next repatriation steps.

Thailand boosts security at Chanthaburi’s Ban Laem crossing after 162 Thais repatriated from Cambodia amid scam crackdown. Prepare for stricter checks.