You regularly read that foreigners die in Thailand (under suspicious circumstances?). Is it the case that when a foreigner dies in Thailand, this is automatically considered "death under suspicious circumstances" or is it sufficient to report the death to the embassy of the country from which the foreigner comes?
This weekend, two foreigners were killed in Pattaya: A 51-year-old Russian woman who drowned in a swimming pool and a Hong Kong man (52) fell from the fourth floor.
At the beginning of this month, 120 homeless people and beggars were arrested in Bangkok in a week, including 29 foreigners. Those arrested have been housed in the Ban Maitree halfway home in Bangkok and a homeless shelter in Nonthaburi.
Thai immigration hunts for visa overstayers
It had already been announced, the police will check more strictly for visa overruns by foreigners. This is also necessary because between 19 and 25 August, 11.275 foreigners were arrested who had let their visas expire. Some are suspected of involvement in criminal activities or are wanted in their own countries.
Gang of burglars arrested in Isaan targeting expat homes
Two men, part of a gang of burglars targeting foreigners' homes in northeastern Thailand, have been arrested. Part of the loot worth 10 million baht has been recovered in Bua Yai (Nakhon Ratchasima) district.
The Thai government has launched a new hotline that foreigners can contact with complaints: 1111. This number is in addition to the existing emergency number of the Tourist Police 1155, which should only be called in case of emergency.
Japanese diplomat warns of investor exodus
The proposed amendment to the Foreign Business Act to limit foreign control over joint ventures has serious implications for existing and future investment. She gives the impression that Thailand is not really interested in welcoming foreign investment. A Japanese diplomat and the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce are deeply concerned about the change.
The soup is not eaten as hot as it is served
The Department of Commerce is trying to allay concerns among foreign companies about the proposed amendment to the Foreign Business Act to restrict those companies. There will be a transition period and the change will not apply to all companies.
Foreign companies fear ownership restrictions
The Department of Commerce's business development department wants to close the loopholes in the Foreign Business Act. The aim is to combat the dominance of foreigners in companies. Foreign chambers of commerce and embassies are very concerned about the plans.
Submitted: Concerns falang in traffic in Thailand
When will the editors pay attention to the cowboys (foreigners) who drive around here in Jomtien and Pattaya? They drive like crazy and pretend to rule the streets.
Bangkok Post: Xenophobia is not a solution
Xenophobia is not a solution, writes Bangkok Post in response to the increasing anti-foreigner messages on the web and social media. "Mind your own business and don't interfere in Thailand's internal affairs," foreigners are told.
Statement of the week: 'Foreigners must accept Thailand as it is'
This week a statement from Gringo. He gets tired of people criticizing Thailand, because whatever criticism - negative or constructive - you have, nothing will happen. There is no Thai who listens to you, let alone that something happens with your criticism.
'More and more homeless western foreigners in Thailand'
The number of western homeless people in Thailand is increasing. The Thai government is not prepared for this social problem, aid organizations in Thailand warn, according to the Bangkok Post.
News from Thailand – August 9, 2013
News from Thailand brings today:
• Peace talks stall after demands from resistance group BRN
• Mediation for foreign patients
• Opposition silenced during amnesty debate
Belgian man arrested in illegal casino Pattaya
In Pattaya, nine foreigners, including a 73-year-old Belgian man, have been arrested for gambling in an illegal casino, the local newspaper 'Pattaya One' has reported.
Foreign tourists are expected to spend some 29,3 billion baht on festivities and travel during Songkran, the Bangkok Post reports.
Statement of the week: 'Thailand should keep foreign criminals away'
This week there was a story in the newspaper about an Englishman who, despite a suspended prison sentence, is allowed to go on holiday to Thailand. Which brings me to the statement of the week: 'Thailand should keep out foreign criminals'.