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 tourism 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.
Phuket Airport intercepts heroin shipments and scam phones. What this means for travelers and expats living in Thailand.
Koh Samui sees 30-60 motorcycle deaths monthly. Learn why foreigners are vulnerable and essential safety tips for traveling in Thailand's tourist destinations.
Phuket airport's new automated immigration gates slash clearance to 30 seconds. Learn eligibility, peak hour benefits, and what expats need to know.
Four airlines win Thailand winter 2026/2027 slots. Riyadh Air, Virgin Atlantic, AirBorneo, and SkyUp bring cheaper London-Phuket, Bangkok-Gulf, and Malaysia routes starting October 2026.
Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton, 25, died in a June 10 motorbike crash on Koh Samui. Police investigate as community mourns rising athletics star.
Learn Thailand's strict dine-and-dash laws on Walking Street. Unpaid bills carry jail time, fines, and visa consequences. Critical for visitors and expats.
Why European retirees choose Pattaya: Complete guide to Non-Immigrant O-A visa requirements, monthly living costs vs Europe, healthcare expenses & 2026 updates.
Pattaya's July 2026 crackdown removes sidewalk bike rentals and beach vendors. Know the timeline, affected areas, and what changes for residents.