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PM urged to tackle overtourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism rising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the prime minister to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
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.
Man charged for anti-112 graffiti at Wat Phra Kaew
Published on 30/03/2023
» A 24-year-old man arrested for spray-painting the number 112 on the wall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok on Tuesday evening has been hit with police charges carrying up to seven years in prison.
Alleged wife killer arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/03/2023
» A man wanted for the murder of his wife, who was set on fire and then stabbed to death in Samut Prakan on Monday, was arrested on Tuesday.
Immigration to tighten visa rules
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/12/2022
» The Immigration Bureau will tighten its visa extension rules to prevent foreign criminals from establishing businesses in the country, its chief said on Thursday.
Immigration top brass 'took bribes' for triad visas
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/12/2022
» Three former division commanders of the Immigration Bureau (IB) have taken bribes for approving visas for more than 3,325 Chinese nationals, according to former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit.
Hostage-taker shot, woman rescued
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/07/2022
» Police rescued a woman held hostage by a homeless man armed with a hand grenade in Khon Kaen on Thursday morning, after shooting him in the shoulder, ending a three-hour drama.
Bangkok added to 'blue zones'
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/10/2021
» Bangkok has been designated 'blue', a new tourist-oriented area with few Covid-19 restrictions including on alcohol, alongside Krabi, Phangnga and Phuket, starting Monday.
'Car mob' weekend sees more violence
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/08/2021
» Violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police resumed on Sunday evening on the biggest day yet of "car mob" rallies.
Lockdown not needed, says Anutin
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/04/2021
» The government is confident it can overcome the current Covid-19 crisis without a nationwide lockdown.