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Expat Jailed 18 Years, 40,000 Tourists Sent Home, Conflict Hits Thailand
An Australian man lived under an unalive man's identity on Koh Phangan for nearly eight years. This week, a Thai court gave him 18 years. Plus, a French fugitive was arrested in Phuket, 40,000 stranded tourists were sent home, and a Middle East conflict that is now hitting Thailand's fuel, food, and tourism economy harder than most people realize.
Isan is the poorest region of Thailand: in 2002 average wages were the ... Isan (Isan/Thai: อีสาน; also written as Isaan, Isarn, Issan, ...
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Pattaya Motorcycle Taxi Driver Beaten by Two Foreign Men After Asking Them to Move Illegally Parked Bike
A 51-year-old Thai motorcycle taxi driver was seriously assaulted by two foreign men, believed to be of Middle Eastern descent, in central Pattaya late Saturday night after he says he politely asked them to move their motorcycle, which was blocking a private entrance.
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The Epidemic of BAD Foreigners in Thailand (getting WORSE) ! 🇹🇭
15. jun. 2026
Thailand makes entry rules stricter even though the country needs more tourists!
Millions of visitors will need to follow new rules and one group of visitors will be affected the most.
While many people are still talking about visas, Thailand is already building a digital system that could bring control over foreigners to a completely new level.
Thailand is facing a historic change of direction.
While visitor numbers are below expectations, the government is surprisingly making entry rules stricter. The previous generous 60-day visa-free stay is now history!
In this video, we look at why Thailand is making this move right now, what role visa abuse, illegal businesses, and stricter checks play, and why many Thai people actually welcome this change.
We also talk about the new THIM app, which is set to launch in August. Passport details, accommodation, travel purpose, and lots of other information will be collected digitally in the future. The authorities say this is about safety and smoother processes critics say it's about more surveillance and control.
Especially interesting: one of the most important visitor groups for Thailand is losing many of its benefits. The effects could be especially noticeable in Pattaya, Bangkok, and other tourist hotspots.
Will this make Thailand more attractive? c2;a039; Will Thailand really get the "quality tourism" it wants? Or will Thailand lose exactly the special charm that has attracted millions of tourists, expats, and long-term travelers for years? Isan is the poorest region of Thailand: in 2002 average wages were the ... Isan (Isan/Thai: อีสาน; also written as Isaan, Isarn, Issan, ...
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