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Thai Immigration Boosts Biometric Screening to Curb Crime Immigration announced on 25 November, enhanced screening and verification measures for all foreign nationals entering and exiting Thailand. The initiative applies across all international airports and border checkpoints nationwide to prevent individuals disguising themselves as tourists from committing crimes or engaging in unlawful activities. Police Major General […]

Thai Immigration police target visitors making multiple visa runs Immigration police are focusing on blocking foreigners, especially scammers, who do visa runs to extend their stay in Thailand by abusing the government’s visa-free entry scheme. Pol Maj Gen Choengron Rimpadee, deputy chief of the Immigration Bureau, said on Tuesday that immigration police would carefully question […]

Thailand Named Best Food Destination in Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 Thailand has emerged as the world’s best country for food, according to Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. The prestigious survey awarded Thailand the top spot with a score of 98.33 out of 100, highlighting its bold flavors, vibrant street food […]

Global Retirement Ages: Where does Thailand stand? What is the current official retirement age in various countries? Regarding the statement by Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno on Wednesday on the policy to extend the retirement age, he revealed that “it must be done regardless; the whole world is doing it, and Thailand cannot remain still. […]

Bangkok’s Living Costs Climb as the Minimum Wage Remains Stalled The cost of living in Bangkok has soared, leaving many workers struggling despite the recent increase in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day. Residents face high expenses in food, housing, and transportation, making it difficult for many to make ends meet. The city’s […]

Thai immigration steps up visa run scrutiny Visa renewals to be capped at two, as authorities close loopholes exploited by foreign criminals The Immigration Bureau has intensified visa screening to deal with foreign criminals as part of a nationwide campaign against cybercrime, said the bureau’s spokesman, Pol Maj Cheongron Rimpadee. He said the heightened measures […]

Mobile cinema brings entertainment, learning to rural community in Thailand Smiles lit up the faces of residents young and old in Phu Khieo district when Southeast Asia’s only mobile cinema, the cinemobile Chalerm Tasana, arrived in town, bringing a blend of entertainment and learning to the rural community throughout this week. Chaiyaphum deputy governor Ballang […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch 28 November 2025 at Calderazzo’s at Grisbi’s on soi 20 – Sponsored by Thailand Insurance Service Here we go again, we have our next event planned with a bit of French Flair, thanks to Thailand Insurance [you should use them]. we are going to Grisbi’s again, Grisbi’s always puts on a […]