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Economy · PoliticsThailand keeps VAT at 7% until Sept 2027, avoiding ฿200-300B in tax increases. What this means for household budgets, businesses, and fiscal stability.
Immigration · National NewsNakhon Ratchasima officials caught granting false Thai nationality to 27 foreigners via bribes. Part of wider crackdown on citizenship fraud across Thailand.
Tourism · EnvironmentThailand shifts to high-value tourism with stricter visitor caps, new hotel sustainability standards, and carbon fees starting 2026. What residents need to know.
Tourism · TechJapan bans in-flight power bank use and limits two per passenger. New rules affect travelers from Thailand flying to Japan. Penalties up to ฿280,000 for violations.
Tourism · National NewsThousands stranded as fuel crisis cancels Thai flights. Learn your ฿1,500-฿4,500 compensation rights and 30-day visa extension options for 2025.
Immigration · TourismA stolen guitar in Phuket fuels debate over Thailand's 60-day visa exemption. Explore how petty crime drives calls for policy change affecting residents.
Tourism · ImmigrationPattaya partners with Thailand's Foreign Ministry for faster emergency response when expats and tourists face arrest, medical crises, or document loss.
Economy · National NewsThai Airways now accepts ornamental animals & medicinal herbs as cargo. Complete guide for Thai breeders, exporters—permits, routes & revenue opportunities.
National News · HealthBrake failure on Ratchaphruek Road near BTS Bang Wa kills one, injures six. Why Bangkok's truck safety gaps continue to threaten motorcyclists and commuters.