Egyptian Man Arrested in Patong for Overstay
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An Egyptian man was arrested in Patong after he was found to have overstayed his legal visa.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they have arrested Mr. Ibrahim, 26, Egyptian national,...
Finnish Tourists Falsely Claim Kidnapping in Patong: Overstaying Charges Pressed
Patong—
At 1:00 AM, on December 15th, 2023, Thai tourist police received a missing person report from Finnish parents that they could not contact their son as an anonymous person allegedly impersonated a Phuket police...
Taiwanese Tourist Dies After Snorkeling in Krabi
Krabi –
A Taiwanese tourist died after snorkeling at an island in Mueang Krabi.
The Mueang Krabi Police told the Phuket Express they were notified of the incident by Krabi Hospital on Tuesday (February 28th). Mr....
Thailand to Exercise Permanently Waiving Visa With China Starting March 1st of 2024 to...
National—
At 10:10 AM, on January 2nd, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly revealed a conclusion after the Thai cabinet meeting regarding stimulating international tourism and the Thai national economy.
The Thai government...
Surge in Tourism: Koh Samui Sees Increase in Visitors Following Visa Exemptions and Direct...
Surat Thani—
On February 10th, 2024, Mr. Wiwat Chuenban, the Chairman of the Surat Thani Provincial Tourism Industry Council, publicly revealed an increasing number of foreign and Thai tourists visiting Koh Samui in January...
Russian Man Arrested in Phuket with 351 Days of Overstay
Phuket –
A Russian man was arrested in Koh Kaew, Phuket City after he was found to have overstayed his legal visa by 351 days.
Phuket Immigration told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they...
Visa-Free Policy Expected to Triple Chinese Arrivals in Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
Five Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) overseas offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Chengdu, and Guangzhou have collected tourism data as a result of the visa-exemption measure between Thailand and China, which came into...
UPDATE: Phuket Swiss Expat in Viral Alleged Kicking Incident Bailed But Banned from Working...
Phuket –
A Swiss Expat in Phuket at the center of a viral alleged kicking incident has been bailed but he is being banned from working and leaving Thailand.
Our previous stories:
A doctor was allegedly kicked...
Thailand Waives T.M.6 Forms at All Land and Cruise Ports from April to October
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that, from April 15th to October 15th, travelers entering and exiting Thailand through all eight land and cruise port checkpoints will be exempt from filing T.M.6...
UPDATE: Swiss Expat Accused of Allegedly Kicking Thai Doctor Having his Visa Reviewed by...
Phuket –
A legal long-term visa permit for staying in Thailand is to be requested to be revoked for the Swiss expat who allegedly kicked a Thai doctor in a viral incident last month that...
