Phuket Hotel Crackdown Exposes Thousands of Unlicensed Properties
DOPA busts 3 unlicensed Phuket hotels in expanding crackdown. How 2,000+ illegal properties undercut licensed operators and create risks for guests and legitimate businesses.
Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
DOPA busts 3 unlicensed Phuket hotels in expanding crackdown. How 2,000+ illegal properties undercut licensed operators and create risks for guests and legitimate businesses.
British tour operator jailed after fatal Koh Phangan motorcycle crash. Learn Thailand's reckless driving penalties, bail rules, and legal risks for expats.
Viral video shows foreign tourists in explicit acts on Phuket tuk-tuk. Public demands stricter enforcement. Learn Thailand's public decency laws.
Pattaya's sidewalk enforcement fails daily as vendors return. What residents need to know about pedestrian safety, regulations, and the city's plan.
Phuket's new airport ferry cuts transfers to 40 minutes starting Nov 2025. Essential guide for expats on pricing, routes, seasonal schedules and reliability.
British man faces 11 charges after fatal Koh Phangan crash revealed illegal tour boat operation through Thai nominee. Case highlights enforcement risks for foreign business owners.
Bang Saen's waste emergency: ฿100K fines now enforced for waterway dumping. What residents must know about new cleanup plans and legal penalties.
Learn why every Thai surname must be unique by law and how they originated in 1913. Visit Chulalongkorn's AI exhibition through Oct 2026 to create your own.
Koh Samui & Phangan property prices surge 7-9% yearly as foreign buyers dominate. Critical legal risks, ownership structures, and rental yields explained for expats.