Phuket's 30-Second Immigration Gates: What Expats and Tourists Actually Need to Know
New automated e-passport gates cut Phuket arrivals to 30 seconds, but 15-25% of travelers can't use them. What you need before landing in Thailand.
Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
New automated e-passport gates cut Phuket arrivals to 30 seconds, but 15-25% of travelers can't use them. What you need before landing in Thailand.
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers. New policy: 15-day Visa on Arrival costs THB 2,000, requires digital card. What changed for your 2026 trip.
Bangkok murder case highlights systemic vulnerabilities facing Myanmar migrants in Thailand. Study shows 60% experiencing intimate partner violence with limited legal protections.
Thailand cracks down on illegal nominee property schemes. Foreign buyers losing homes are suing law firms. Learn your legal risks and safe options now.
Learn about recent Pattaya beach assaults, police response protocols, legal implications for foreigners, and essential safety precautions for expats living in Thailand.
Discover how Pattaya's cost of living has shifted for expatriates. Learn about utility bills, rent, and practical budgeting strategies for 2026.
Major Japanese fraud ring leader arrested in Bangkok after operating from Cambodia. What the enforcement crackdown means for regional security and resident awareness.
Viral video shows foreign tourists in explicit acts on Phuket tuk-tuk. Public demands stricter enforcement. Learn Thailand's public decency laws.
Dublin rents top €1,750 as Irish workers relocate to Thailand with new 5-year DTV visa. Cost comparison, community insights, and what it means for expats here.