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Russian smuggled hash from Bhutan in swallowed condoms
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/05/2025
» A 36-year-old Russian who admitted smuggling hashish from Bhutan by putting it in condoms he then swallowed has been arrested on Koh Phangan, police said.
Russian smuggled hash from Bhutan in swallowed condoms
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 07/05/2025
» SURAT THANI – A 36-year-old Russian who admitted smuggling hashish from Bhutan by putting it in condoms he then swallowed has been arrested on Koh Phangan, police said.
Charm alone is not enough
News, Editorial, Published on 05/05/2025
» Thailand's tourism industry, long regarded as one of the kingdom's economic crown jewels, is showing signs of severe fatigue.
Anutin hails Pheu Thai connection
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/04/2025
» Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed talk of a rift with Pheu Thai, reaffirming close ties and continued cooperation with the ruling party.
Coalition partners 'to see out this term'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/04/2025
» Despite their rocky relationship, the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner, the Bhumjaithai Party, are expected to stick together and see out the remaining two years of the government's term, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the main opposition People's Party, said.
'Unprecedented' Europe raids net 200 arrests, drugs haul
AFP, Published on 15/04/2025
» ISTANBUL - Police in Europe staged "unprecedented" raids against four organised crime groups on Tuesday, arresting more than 200 people across five countries, primarily in Turkey, in a "massive blow" against drug-trafficking networks.
'Too early for a split' in Thai govt
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/04/2025
» The relationship between the ruling Pheu Thai and its coalition partner Bhumjaithai has been bumpy since the government was formed, with their partnership seen more as a political necessity than a genuine alliance.
5 things to do in White Lotus country in Koh Samui's north, from spa to beach to adventure
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/04/2025
» Now that the explosive finale to The White Lotus has premiered, are you ready to go to Thailand for your experience? Without the killing and bloodshed, of course. One of the main filming locations for season 3 was the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, in the northwest of the island.
Russia, US swap prisoners in push for closer ties
AFP, Published on 11/04/2025
» WASHINGTON — A Los Angeles-based ballet dancer released by Russia as part of a prisoner swap landed safely in the United States Thursday night, the second swap under President Donald Trump as Moscow and Washington push to rebuild ties.
Thailand to delay debate on casino bill as opposition mounts
Published on 08/04/2025
» Thailand will delay a parliamentary debate on a bill seeking to legalise casinos as opposition mounts against the controversial proposal touted by the government as a way to attract investment and bolster tourism.