Visa picks Thailand for first Asia-Pacific launch of Visa Destinations
Visa picks Thailand for first Asia-Pacific launch of Visa Destinations — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
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Thailand Cabinet Ends 60-Day Visa-Free Entry for More Than 90 Countries
BANGKOK — The Thai Cabinet has approved the cancellation of the 60-day visa-free entry scheme for more than 90 countries, reverting to the previous visa regulations. The decision, announced on May 19, 2026, by Tourism…
AI face recognition in Phuket leads to arrests over long visa overstays
Nigerian and Ivorian nationals arrested when AI face recognition detects lengthy visa overstays 🚨 Tourist Police in Phuket, Thailand, utilised advanced AI Face Recognition technology to apprehend two foreign men who had…
AI cameras lead to arrests in Phuket wanted-person and overstay cases
The arrests were announced on Friday (May 8) as tourist police intensified operations targeting illegal foreign nationals in Phuket’s main tourism areas.
AI camera leads Phuket police to two long-term visa overstayers
Tourist police in Phuket arrested two foreign nationals who had allegedly overstayed their visas for more than two years after an AI facial recognition system flagged them on May 8 in Kathu district. The arrests were…
Israeli Embassy warns citizens after Phuket law enforcement crackdown
The warning comes after Phuket officials intensified efforts to tackle issues involving tourists and foreign residents, including traffic offences, illegal employment and visa overstays, as part of a broader campaign…
Thailand speeds visa-free entry review after weapons arrest near Pattaya
Bangkok Thai authorities are speeding up the already announced reviewing of the country’s 60-day visa-free entry scheme after the dramatic arrest of a Chinese national linked to a large cache of military-grade weapons…
Surat Thani orders crackdown on foreign visa and work violations on islands
Surat Thani orders crackdown on foreign visa and work violations on islands — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Phuket tourist police arrest 2 African men using AI in overstay crackdown
Phuket tourist police arrest 2 African men using AI in overstay crackdown — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Israeli Embassy Warns Citizens as Phuket Tightens Law Enforcement
Phuket – The Phuket Public Relations Department reported that the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok has issued an urgent advisory to its citizens traveling in Phuket and across Thailand, warning them to strictly comply with…
ThaiHealth sets 25th Visakha mindful walk-run for May 31
ThaiHealth sets 25th Visakha mindful walk-run for May 31 — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.