Tag: Iranian tourist
Honest cabbie returns Iranian’s forgotten fat wallet
An honest Thai taxi driver returned a wallet containing more than 50,000 baht left in his cab by an Iranian tourist. Wichian Phonkhong, 57,...
Iranian Tourist is latest ‘Ladyboy gang’ victim
A 40 year old Iranian tourist met a ladyboy on the street and asked her to spend some time with him and she told...
‘Helpful’ transvestites locked up on pick-pocketing charges
Two transvestites questioned their arrest for allegedly pick-pocketing an Iranian man because, they claim, they were only returning money the tourist dropped. ...
Driver of jet ski that killed Iranian tourist flees to Issan
Police are looking in Phitsanulok for Narong Meejang who they believe ran over and killed an Iranian tourist with a jet...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...