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Environment · TourismOil slick shuts down Jomtien Beach and Koh Larn shores in Pattaya. Swimming prohibited indefinitely. Learn health risks, investigation updates, and tourism impact.
Tech · National NewsThailand caps daily transfers for youth aged 10-18 at ฿3,000-10,000 to fight online fraud. Fast-track refunds now available. What parents must know.
Tourism · National NewsThailand launches 300 baht entry fee for air arrivals in 2026. Work permit holders exempt. Plus: 1.75B baht domestic travel subsidy for Thai nationals. What residents need to know.
Immigration · EconomyThai police arrest 13 foreigners in Hua Hin over illegal nominee property schemes. Violations now prosecuted as money laundering with prison terms up to 10 years.
Economy · TourismCentral Pattana invests 110B baht through 2031 in new shopping malls, hotels, serviced apartments across Thailand. Record Q2 2026 revenue signals retail momentum.
Economy · TechThailand's data center surge is changing electricity pricing and creating tech jobs. Learn how new power agreements impact residents living in Thailand.
Tourism · EconomyThailand proposes Thai Tiew Thai Plus subsidy for Oct 2026. If approved, get 50% hotel discounts via Pao Tang app. Up to 5 trips per person pending approval.
Economy · EnvironmentLearn if you qualify for Thailand's ฿50,000 solar grant. Electricity bill threshold, ฿200,000 tax deduction, and net billing rates explained for residents.
Environment · National News15 dead, 750,000+ affected as record rainfall hits Philippines. Travel disruptions, evacuation updates, and safety information for residents through August.