Pattaya tightening nightlife enforcement ahead of the US Navy Visit

The transcription below features the latest news stories from across Thailand, hosted by Alex on the Good Morning Thailand programme. Stories range from Pattaya tightening nightlife enforcement ahead of the USS Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Songkhla’s tourism revenue reaching 32 billion baht.

Pattaya Tightens Nightlife Enforcement Ahead of USS Abraham Lincoln Visit

Pattaya is stepping up police patrols ahead of the USS Abraham Lincoln’s arrival this week. Around 5,000 US sailors and Marines are expected to come ashore, while weekend raids detained around 40 to 50 people over suspected prostitution.

Thailand Plans to Cut Visa-Free Stays to 30 Days

Thailand is preparing to reduce visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for citizens of 60 countries. The new rules could take effect in September, pending publication in the Royal Gazette.

Pattaya Nightclub Dispute Ends in Shooting

Two men suffered gunshot wounds outside a South Pattaya nightclub on August 31. Police detained both men as they investigate conflicting claims over who fired the shots.

High-Risk Nominee Business Registrations Drop 75%

Thailand has recorded a 75% drop in newly registered companies considered high-risk for nominee arrangements. Officials registered 141 such companies from August 1 to 20, compared with 561 during the same period last year.

Bangkok Nightclub Raid Sparks Police Nominee Investigation

A raid on 577 Club in Bangkok has led authorities to reassign five police officers. Investigators are also examining claims that another officer acted as a nominee shareholder for the nightclub.

Phuket Drug Probe Leads to Nearly Six Kilograms of Meth Seized

Police arrested three teenagers in Phuket and allegedly seized drugs including crystal methamphetamine and ketamine. The investigation then led officers to another suspect and a second drug cache.

Chiang Mai Couple Faces 85,800-Baht Beauty Treatment Bill

A Chiang Mai couple claims a supposedly free beauty treatment ended with an 85,800-baht credit card charge. Their daughter says other customers have since reported similar experiences.

Songkhla Tourism Revenue Reaches 32 Billion Baht

Songkhla generated around 32 billion baht in tourism revenue during the first seven months of 2026. Officials expect the province to exceed 55 billion baht this year as Malaysian visitors return and hotel occupancy rises.