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Thailand Warns Airbnb Hosts: Get Licensed or Face Jail
Thai property owners face fines and jail for short-term rentals without a hotel license, highlighting legal risks. Read more
Thailand Warns Airbnb Hosts: Get Licensed or Face Jail
Thai property owners face fines and jail for short-term rentals without a hotel license, highlighting legal risks. Read more
Thailand Drug Ring Snares Austrian Tourist; He Swallows Pills.
Investigation reveals a trafficking network exploiting vulnerable tourists like Wolfgang, who ingested 1,000 methamphetamine pills, highlighting systemic failures. Read more
Thailand and Cambodia Dispute Borders Amid Deeper Regional Issues
Beyond territorial disagreements, domestic pressures and economic strategies fuel the Thailand-Cambodia tensions, impacting regional stability and requiring careful navigation. Read more
Thailand’s Restaurant Woes Reveal Deeper Economic Problems Now
Falling Chinese tourism and rising costs impact famed restaurants, exposing Thailand’s over-reliance on a single industry amid global economic shifts. Read more
Phuket Forest Corruption Threatens Thailand’s Sustainability Goals, Locals Argue
Kamala forest clearing exposes how tourism-driven growth and slow justice undermine Thailand’s “sufficiency economy” and anti-corruption efforts despite public engagement. Read more
Phuket to Unite Andaman Through Heritage and Retro Tourism.
Showcasing Peranakan heritage through “Sai Kabaya Pateh” aims to unite six Andaman provinces and attract tourists while avoiding cultural appropriation. Read more
Phuket Residents Decry Marathon Disruption, Question Economic Benefits
Residents face road closures and business disruptions, questioning if economic benefits outweigh the marathon’s inconveniences across Phuket. Read more
American’s Phuket Death Reveals Urgent Need for Mental Health Support
American’s death after seeking solace reveals the urgent need for mental health support for tourists and expat communities. Read more
Thailand Social Security Office Overpaid Billions, Investigation Finds
Investigation reveals the SSO paid 7 billion baht for SKYY9, almost double its value, prompting corruption concerns and calls for reform. Read more
Phuket Pride: We Champion LGBTQIAN+ Rights Beyond the Parade
Beyond parades, Phuket’s initiatives include government-backed seminars promoting gender equality and aiming for sustainable development goal alignment. Read more
Phuket Beaches Claim Tourist Lives; Experts Warn Safety Lapses.
Monsoon season currents combined with communication failures amplify dangers for tourists, prompting calls for improved education and resource allocation. Read more
Thailand’s Economic Woes Threaten Stability Amid Debt Ceiling Debate
Falling tax revenues and reliance on state enterprise dividends expose deeper fiscal mismanagement threatening long-term Thai economic stability. Read more
Bomb Threat Exposes Aviation Security Gaps in Phuket Airport
Prompt emergency response after mid-flight bomb threat on AI 379 carrying 156 passengers reveals vulnerabilities in global aviation. Read more
Phuket Fears Thaksin Turmoil Threaten Tourism and Tourist Safety
Tourism hub faces political uncertainty and security concerns amid ex-PM’s turmoil and a disturbing investigation into a tourist’s death. Read more
Phuket Scam Exposes Flaws: Tourist Traps Thrive on Weak Regulation
Russian woman’s 6,000 baht injection scam reveals weak online ad regulation and the appeal of quick fixes for tourists. Read more
Thailand and Cambodia Clash: Border Dispute Forces Closures Now
Disagreement over services sparks border closures; a Joint Border Committee meeting aims to de-escalate tensions and address deeper regional issues. Read more