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No More Visa Runs: Thailand Cracks Down, Favors Long-Stay Permits
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Thailand’s Anti-Corruption Commission reviews 15 People’s Party MPs over Section 112 push; bans could stall projects and spark by-elections. 9 Feb ruling looms.
Explore Nonthaburi’s weekend Lanna blessing (฿299–฿2,999) said to lift luck, career and love. Learn post-ritual rules and how to spot genuine practitioners here.
Discover how Thailand’s People’s Party will spend ฿740B to lift pensions, upgrade roads, and enforce 72-hour contract transparency for locals and expats alike.
A neighbor’s hotline tip exposed a vote-buying ring in Chiang Rai’s Phan District. Suspects face 5-year jail, ฿100k fines and possible visa loss. Read the full story.
Bangkok’s Lunar New Year 2026 goes low-key—find Thailand’s liveliest provincial festivals, greener rituals and safe digital ang pao tips. Plan your trip now.
After a string of late-night beer thefts in Bang Saray, Sattahip District police boost patrols and urge shop owners to upgrade lighting, CCTV and insurance.
Foiled langur smuggling at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport prompts stricter outbound X-ray scans, heftier penalties and cash rewards for wildlife-crime tip-offs.
Immigration limits visitors to two visa-exempt entries per year, ending border runs. Explore DTV and LTR visas for a long stay and dodge Thai tax penalties.
Thai-Cambodia border push slows crossings, adds 7-10% trade surcharges and stalls property projects near Surin-Trat. Check travel and business advisories.
Thai election sees 122,674 overseas ballots arrive on time, lifting turnout 21%, enabling certification within 48 hours and calming currency markets.
Cambodia’s bid for French maps may reignite the Preah Vihear border dispute, threatening Thai trade, farming and tourism. Discover how Thai border residents can prepare.
Ride Bangkok’s new electric canal taxis free until 29 Feb 2024. Dodge traffic on 14 zero-emission routes—ideal for Bangkok commuters. Book via MuvMi now.
Learn how a proposed ฿15bn drainage tunnel, canal upgrades and 48-hour alert system could protect Hat Yai homes, cut insurance premiums and reshape zoning.
Thai residents face arrests, hefty fines and reruns after vote-buying busts and torn ballots. Learn the rules, avoid penalties and see how to report fraud.
With just 10% of ballots tallied, Bhumjaithai’s early Thai election lead may revive the Cannabis Act and slow wage hikes—expats and investors should prepare for policy shifts.
A viral mix-up at a Khanom wake shows Thai funeral hospitality, sparking a tourism surge and boosting local markets—discover how residents can benefit.