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Card theft gang that targeted tourists busted
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/01/2024
» An man accused of heading a credit card theft gang preying on tourists has been arrested along with two female accomplices in Chatuchak district of Bangkok
Boxing hero Somluck faces sexual assault charge
Published on 12/12/2023
» A 17-year-old girl has filed a complaint with Muang Khon Kaen police in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen, accusing Somluck Kamsing of sexual assault.
Spanish chef admits to Koh Phangan killing
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/08/2023
» A Spanish chef has admitted to killing his Colombian surgeon lover and dismembering his body before dumping parts in a landfill on Koh Phangan and his head and other parts in the sea, police say.
Coming up for air
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/03/2023
» Thailand's surging PM2.5 dust pollution is damaging both the economy and people's health.
Hoteliers deride dual pricing proposal
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/07/2022
» Hoteliers have expressed concerns about the government's plan to set dual pricing for foreign tourists and locals, saying the move is impractical.
Govt plans to charge foreigners more than Thais for hotel rooms
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/07/2022
» Foreign tourists may soon find Thailand a more expensive destination than in the past two years with the country now planning to raise hotel rates to pre-pandemic levels to support a faster recovery of the industry.
Hotels tasked with checking bookings
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/02/2022
» Hotels must verify each Thailand Pass booking within 30 hours or visitors' registration will be automatically rejected, according to new procedures aimed at monitoring RT-PCR tests.
PM considers easing Covid travel rules
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/11/2021
» The government is considering easing Covid rules for vaccinated tourists.
Grand reopening hopes fade
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/06/2021
» Businesses have responded cautiously to the plan to reopen Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists next month, as operators aren't confident they will be able to draw tourists back to the resort island due to the tough requirements for tourists.
Koh Chang resort sues expat guest over bad review
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/09/2020
» A Koh Chang resort sued an American resident of Thailand for defamation over a negative review posted online.