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PM orders revision of visa-free schemePrime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday ordered a revision of the visa-free entry scheme, because of the number of visitors overstaying and working illegally in Thailand, a government spokesman said.
Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand keep fallingChinese tourist arrivals to Thailand continue to nosedive, posting a low for 2025 of 5,833 arrivals on April 16, down from an average of 15,000 to 20,000.
Thailand faces lower tourist numbersThe average number of tourists from Asia that visit Thailand has dropped.
Hunt underway for Chiang Mai bank robberPolice were hunting for a lone robber who made off with about 40,000 baht in cash from a Kasikorn Bank branch in Chiang Mai on Monday.
Police bust Phuket jet-ski scammersPolice have seized eight jet-skis and arrested five operators in Phuket during a crackdown on gangs preying on tourists.
Seven killed when tour bus crashes, catches fireSeven people were confirmed killed and 20 injured early Monday when their bus crashed into two lorries in Prachin Buri in an accident blamed on malfunctioning brakes.

PM orders revision of visa-free scheme
Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand keep falling
Thailand faces lower tourist numbers
Hunt underway for Chiang Mai bank robber
Police bust Phuket jet-ski scammers
Seven killed when tour bus crashes, catches fire

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Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand keep falling

Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand continue to nosedive, posting a low for 2025 of 5,833 arrivals on April 16, down from an average of 15,000 to 20,000.

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PM orders revision of visa-free scheme

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday ordered a revision of the visa-free entry scheme, because of the number of visitors overstaying and working illegally in Thailand, a government spokesman said.

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Hunt underway for Chiang Mai bank robber

Police were hunting for a lone robber who made off with about 40,000 baht in cash from a Kasikorn Bank branch in Chiang Mai on Monday.

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Construction executive of collapsed Bangkok building arrested

The Department of Special Investigation has arrested a Chinese executive of the construction company that was building the State Audit Office tower in Bangkok, where dozens of people died when it collapsed during the March 28 earthquake.

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clemency (noun)

kindness when giving a punishment - from PM asked if she lied about her father's 'serious illness'
legal action

the process of going to court to have something decided officially by law - from Hotlines open for building checks
poor

low quality - from Seven killed when tour bus crashes, catches fire
soldier (n)

a person who works in an army - from Israeli caught working as tour guide for foreign children
interprovincial (adj)

travelling around different provinces of the country - from Seven killed when tour bus crashes, catches fire

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Teen Author Turns Rice into Climate Education

Amid the atmosphere of the 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), one voice stood out — that of a 17-year-old who introduced a fresh perspective on rice through a bilingual children’s book.

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A student-led YouTube channel is helping Thailand’s youth improve their English.

Empowering Youth: Ada Tieanworn’s Mission for Spinal Health

In a heartwarming tale of ingenuity and dedication, 16-year-old Phoonseeraah (Ada) Tieanworn has turned her school holiday into a nationwide movement. Fresh from Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut, USA, Ada spearheaded a groundbreaking series of events aimed at empowering Thai youth with critical health knowledge. Her journey, marked by passion and innovation, has reached over 900 students across nine schools in Bangkok, all empowered with the life-changing potential of the ScolioBuddy App.

PM orders revision of visa-free schemePrime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday ordered a revision of the visa-free entry scheme, because of the number of visitors overstaying and working illegally in Thailand, a government spokesman said.