Tourism · EconomyDeadly Phuket Karon Minibus Crash Sparks Road Upgrades, Tougher Driver Laws
After a fatal crash on Phuket’s Karon Beach Road, officials vow crossings, cameras and tougher van rules to boost road safety—see what drivers must know.
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Health · TourismSamui Bars Risk ฿100k Fines After Bare-Hand Ice Video; Phuket Upgrades Water
Thailand cracks down on ice hygiene after a tourist's bare-hand incident in Koh Samui. Learn about fines, sealed ice options and Phuket's water upgrades.
Tourism · HealthNight Swim at Jomtien Beach: Foreign Woman’s Death Exposes Safety Gaps
A foreign tourist’s drowning off Jomtien Beach, Thailand, exposes lifeguard gaps, alcohol dangers and rising liability costs. Learn how to stay safe before your next night swim.
Tourism · EnvironmentPattaya’s New Crackdown Imposes Fines on Beach Booze, Parking and Scooter Rentals
Pattaya launches strict crackdown: ฿2,000 on-the-spot fines for wrong-side parking, beach alcohol ban midnight-11:00 & 14:00-17:00, and passport copies now mandatory for scooter rentals.
Tourism · TechPhuket Police’s 8-Hour Manhunt Drives 500 AI Cameras and Security Audits
After an 8-hour manhunt, Phuket deploys 500 AI-powered CCTV cameras, orders firearm licence audits and tightens hotel security checks to reassure residents and visitors.
National News · TourismChatuchak Blaze Incinerates 48 Stalls as Bangkok Weighs Power Overhaul
48 stalls went up in flames at Chatuchak Market; Bangkok now considers a power-grid overhaul. Get safety tips and next steps for shoppers and traders.
Environment · TourismFebruary Weather Alert in Pattaya: Hot Afternoons, Choppy Seas and Dust
Pattaya’s February forecast: 32–34°C days, 2m waves, sudden squalls and rising PM2.5. Check small-craft warnings, health tips and packing advice before you go.
Economy · TourismThailand Cuts Red Tape on Alcohol Imports With New Digital Permits
New digital permits slash Thailand alcohol-import approval times from months to weeks, letting bars, restaurants and SMEs expand menus before tourist season.
Tourism · EconomyThailand's 4.1T-Baht Tourism Overhaul Aims to Slash Bills and Simplify Visas
Discover Thailand’s 4.1-trillion-baht tourism plan offering tax breaks, cheaper energy and simpler visas to attract visitors and cut household bills—learn more