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Parents complain of slow UK student visas
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/09/2021
» Some Thai students have experienced slow visa approvals and a drastic increase in costs after the United Kingdom placed Thailand on a Covid-19 restriction travel list, their parents say.
More Phuket virus fears; no Bangkok mall trial
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/05/2020
» The mass exodus of people leaving Phuket has renewed fears of an increase in Covid-19 infections after four new infections were found on the island on Sunday.
First-day crowd huge as mourners allowed in Throne Hall (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/10/2016
» Black-clad mourners from all walks of life began streaming into the Grand Palace early Saturday to pay their respects before the body of King Bhumibol in the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall. (Now with video)
Blue line extension: Station art, Thonburi link & city loop coming soon
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/08/2016
» In less than three years Bangkok to get direct link to Thonburi side featuring stations with artistic interiors & an electric rail loop around Bangkok for first time.
Pokemon Go tourism & dreams of Pokemon economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/08/2016
» Pokemon hunting is new tourism & transport business opportunity. Gets people off couch, out & about mixing with friends but may distract from work.
More surprises in Ying Kai case (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/07/2016
» The Foreign Ministry has confirmed the official passport of "Ying Kai", a woman suspected of lodging false complaints against her former employees, was issued following a request by the Prime Minister's Office.
Police raid on bridge players: Threat to tourism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/02/2016
» Police raid on senior citizens playing bridge makes Thailand laughing stock of world, but police will not back down from law dating from World War II.
Police arrest Erawan bomb suspect; Second raid conducted (Updated Sunday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/08/2015
» Thai police have arrested a 28-year-old man holding a fake Turkish passport in connection with the Erawan shrine bombing. Phone records played a big role in yesterday's arrest . A second raid was also carried out Sunday afternoon.
Weekly business news quiz: October 21-25, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/10/2013
» Check if you understand the issues and vocabulary in this week's most important business news stories.
Surfing in Phuket
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/10/2013
» Phuket's surfing season runs from May to October, small waves great for beginnners & competitions on Phuket's many beaches for more experienced surfers.