Tourism · EconomyThailand Proposes ฿1,000 Exit Tax on Travelers: What to Know
Thailand proposes ฿1,000 exit tax for Thai travelers. Learn about the proposal, exemptions, Half-half subsidy link, and potential 2026 impact on your travel costs.
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National News · HealthPattaya Massage Workers' Reconciliation Turns Violent: One Hospitalized After Ring-Aided Assault
Pattaya massage workers' peace talk turns violent, leaving one hospitalized with facial wound. Learn about Thailand's assault laws and workplace conflict risks.
Tourism · EconomyPhuket Clears Patong Vendors: The Truth Behind Viral 150-Baht Coconut Claims
Investigation of Patong Beach coconut vendors finds prices 50-100 baht, not 150 baht as viral video claimed. New rules require clear price displays.
National News · PoliticsThailand Arrests 15,000 in Drug Crackdown Yet Prices Drop to 50 Baht Per Pill
Thailand police arrested 15,000 in April drug raids, seizing 63M pills. Yet street prices dropped to 50 baht. What this paradox means for residents' safety.
Economy · National NewsThailand's App-Based Taxi Crackdown: What Drivers and Passengers Face by August 2026
Thailand mandates public driving licenses and criminal checks for Grab, Bolt drivers by Aug 2026. New rules affect ride availability and fares.
Economy · PoliticsHow the Hormuz Crisis Could Double Your Diesel Costs and Disrupt Thai Manufacturing
Iran-US tensions threaten Thai fuel supply & manufacturing. Learn how diesel & food costs could affect your wallet and job security.
Economy · National NewsForeign Creditors Have 60 Days to Claim Funds as Japanese Seafood Firm's Thailand Unit Enters Receivership
Kyokuyo Thailand enters receivership Apr 27, 2026. Foreign creditors have 60 days to file claims. Key details on creditor rights & Thai bankruptcy law.
National News · HealthThailand Child Abuse Case: Why Si Racha Investigation Took Months—And How Families Can Protect Children
Si Racha police delayed child abuse probe 4+ months despite hospital evidence. Learn reporting hotlines, legal protections, support services for Thailand families.
Economy · National NewsThailand's Durian Glut Forces Unlikely Alliance: Why Cheap Fruit Signals Sector Crisis
Thailand's durian glut means ฿100 fruit for consumers—but grower crisis looms. What the 33% harvest surge means for prices and availability ahead.