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Chinese buyers cool on Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/08/2023
» Thailand dipped to fifth among destinations for Chinese property buyers, down one spot from last year and the top ranking in 2021, due to a slow recovery of travel and pricey flights.
Myawaddy households struggle without power from Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2023
» Ordinary households in Myawaddy have been hit hard by the decision to cut off the supply of electricity across the border from Thailand, but big Chinese investors are unaffected, their huge complexes brightly lit as usual at night.
Actress to be questioned over cyanide purchase
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/05/2023
» Police want to question an actress who bought cyanide from the same batch as that of suspected serial killer Sararat "Aem" Rangsiwuthaporn.
Chinese investors buying up real estate in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/03/2023
» Chinese investors are rushing to buy real estate in Phuket, snapping up condos, villas, shophouses and even durian orchards, according to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.
Drug dealer's new look doesn't fool police
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/02/2023
» Police have arrested a suspected drug dealer who underwent extensive plastic surgery to make himself look Korean and evaded capture for three months.
ID soon required to buy cannabis
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/01/2023
» Thai nationals seeking to purchase cannabis buds will soon have to show their ID cards, with sales information recorded on a government database.
Vendors' pot bud sales to be monitored
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/12/2022
» The Public Health Ministry is allowing cannabis buds to be sold by more than 5,000 licensed vendors nationwide next month, with vendors' and buyers' information to be sent to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB).
Weed shops to provide smoke spots
Published on 29/11/2022
» The government will require cannabis sellers on Khao San Road to operate their own smoking areas to help keep the local environment free of the smell of marijuana.
Lisa Blackpink puts roti sai mai in spotlight
Published on 18/07/2022
» Vendors of roti sai mai in Ayutthaya have hailed Thai superstar Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban for posting a video that has created major buzz about their sweet snacks.
Family vanishes on holiday trip
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/04/2022
» Police are investigating the disappearance of four family members who have lost contact with relatives since April 10 during a Songkran trip.