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Strange choices of pets in Thailand
Roger Crutchley, Published on 03/08/2025
» There was a report in last Monday's Post that lions are becoming popular pets in Thailand. It is believed there are about 500 captive lions mainly in Thailand's zoos, breeding farms and petting cafes, but more disturbingly, some in private homes. It doesn't need spelling out why this is not a good idea.
Man found dead after playing with cobra
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/07/2025
» A 28-year-old man from Chiang Rai was found dead in a hotel room in Khon Kaen early Thursday, with police suspecting he died from a cobra bite after playing with the snake.
Man found dead after playing with cobra
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 03/07/2025
» KHON KAEN - A 28-year-old man from Chiang Rai was found dead in a hotel room in Chum Phae district of this northeastern province early Thursday, with authorities suspecting he died from a cobra bite after playing with the reptile.
Life in a flu bubble
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/05/2025
» Re: "Covid cases hit 33k last week", (BP, May 19) & "Covid alert as six die last week,' (BP, May 13).
Singers who inspire the plant kingdom
Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/03/2025
» In last week's item about Thailand's talented Blackpink singer Lisa I failed to mention that Chiang Mai University researchers have named a newly discovered flower after her. It is of the custard apple variety and scientifically named Friesodielsia lalisae.
Monk found dead with dog bite wounds, pit bull in room
Online Reporters, Published on 21/01/2025
» NONTHABURI — A monk was found dead in his room with critical dog bite wounds and his pet dog, a one-year-old pit bull, at a temple in Muang district.
Swede bitten by macaque in Lop Buri
Published on 31/12/2024
» A Swedish tourist was bitten on the neck by a macaque while visiting Phra Prang Sam Yot, one of the most popular landmarks in Lop Buri province .
It was the Year of the Happy Hippo
Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/12/2024
» Well, we've just about scraped through 2024 although there have been dodgy moments. Most of us will probably be happy to see the back of the Year of the Dragon.
German woman bitten by fish in Phangnga
Post Reporters, Published on 30/11/2024
» PHANGNGA - Authorities have issued a warning to tourists in Takua Pa district of this southern Thai province after a German tourist was bitten by an unidentified fish, leaving an oval-shaped wound approximately 20 centimetres long.
Boy bitten by cobra in bedroom
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/10/2024
» A highly venomous cobra made its way into a boy's bedroom and then bit him, at a housing estate in Maha Sarakham province.