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Visa Tightening: Thailand’s tourism rules keep getting reshaped, with operators in Phuket and Pattaya backing a return to 30-day visa-free stays—framed as a way to curb low-spending long-stay visitors and illegal activity. Immigration Scrutiny: The wider crackdown mood is visible across the region too, as Malaysia’s maritime agency reports thousands of illegal migrants and hundreds of smugglers detained in early 2026. Culture & Heritage Tensions: Cambodia is briefing diplomats at the UN over border cultural sites, calling attacks on heritage and civilians war crimes—an escalating cultural dispute that keeps pulling Thailand into the spotlight. Royal Health Watch: In Thailand, Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s condition is reported to have worsened after a severe, uncontrolled infection, keeping the royal family’s fragile situation in focus. Creative Spotlight: Thailand’s creative push continues abroad, with “Thai Night Cannes 2026” and Cannes coverage highlighting the country’s shift toward future creative partnerships.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

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