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Khao San Road to close for Songkran fun
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/04/2023
» Khao San Road in Bangkok will be closed from April 13-15 from noon to 8pm for water splashing events during Songkran, which is expected to generate 30-40 million baht a day.
Sharks and tourists share Maya Bay
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/03/2023
» Every day in Krabi's Maya Bay, up to 40 blacktip reef sharks swim in the sea while about 4,000 tourists visit its white-sand beach.
Thais need more exercise, study finds
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/03/2023
» A new study highlights the need for Thais to exercise more to ensure good health, with 76% spending seven hours or more sitting down each day.
Chiang Mai pollution slows tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/03/2023
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are hoping the province's unsafe levels of PM2.5 air pollution lessen later this month as the Songkran holiday draws near.
'Gambling MP' to face probe
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/03/2023
» An investigation will be launched into an MP who allegedly played cards for money at his office in parliament.
Corrupt officers 'must go'
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/02/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted on Monday that police corruption has been going on for years, and the police force must be cleaned up.
Tourist behind 'escort' clip has left
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2023
» The Chinese tourist who posted a video clip showing three Thai police officers offering her a shortcut through immigration and a police escort to her hotel in Pattaya has already left the country, the Tourist Police Bureau (TBP) said on Thursday.
Protesters warned to stay away
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/11/2022
» Police have warned protest groups not to cause disturbances during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit later this week and stay at a designated protest site.
Putin to attend Apec summit
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/10/2022
» Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Thailand's invitation to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok next month, according to a security source.
Governor backs 4am closing times
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/09/2022
» The governor of Bangkok supports entertainment venues staying open until 4am in order to promote night-time tourism.