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When superstition meets the lottery: Thai traditions of prediction
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» Superstition and lottery buying are deeply rooted in the Land of Smiles, and the two often overlap. Many Thais rely on superstition to help guide them in choosing winning numbers, though such practices are more cultural than guaranteed paths to success.
Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationals
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» Although Thailand is relatively open in allowing foreigners to work through legal work visas, the law still restricts certain occupations exclusively for Thai nationals. Foreigners who do not receive specific exemptions are prohibited from engaging in these professions or roles.
Rescuing a foodie paradise
News, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is pressing ahead with plans to redevelop Banthat Thong Road into a creative district and premier street food destination.
Wat Rai Khing fraud bust started quietly
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/05/2025
» In a case that rocked the clergy and sent shockwaves through the Buddhist community, one man quietly stepped into one of Thailand's most revered temples -- not to worship, but to investigate.
Walls are closing in for 'pyramid schemes' in Thailand
Published on 20/10/2024
» Authorities have urged damaged parties to come forward and file complaints against suspects in the scandal engulfing The iCon Group as investigations continue into allegations that it ran a pyramid scheme.
Golden promises fail to measure up
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/10/2024
» The e-shopping world was rocked last month by an alleged gold scam involving Kornkanok "Mae Tuck" Suwanbut and her husband, Kanpon "Pa Bia" Rueng-aram, who sold "99.99% pure" gold jewellery through their social media live streams.
Move Forward Party's porn bill faces uphill battle
Published on 28/07/2024
» Critics have warned that the Move Forward Party (MFP)'s proposal to legalise the adult entertainment industry and its products, including pornographic materials and sex toys, may have adverse consequences unless measures are devised to prevent children from accessing pornography.
Kids drawn to vaping despite proven health risks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/04/2024
» They can look harmlessly cute, coming in bright cartoon-like colours and with various tempting flavours.
Police target gun menace
News, Published on 02/12/2023
» A week before Loy Krathong, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) arrested 14,909 suspects in 14,339 criminal cases in a pre-festival crackdown.
Small firms eye booze lift
News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 02/06/2023
» Small breweries and local distilleries are hopeful of a bright future if the Move Forward Party forms a coalition government and pushes changes to liberalise the alcohol industry as promised.