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Jailed activist weakened by hunger strike dies
Published on 15/05/2024
» Jailed activist Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom, 28, was pronounced dead at Thammasat University Hospital late Tuesday morning, over three months after she had started a dry hunger strike.
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.
Rescued waitress says abused, tortured by restaurant owner
Published on 26/10/2023
» A young woman has been rescued after being treated like a slave by a restaurant owner who allegedly abused and tortured her for years.
Heatwaves to worsen, experts warn
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/04/2023
» The El Nino weather pattern will bring a hotter and drier climate across Thailand in the coming months, say climate experts.
Bangkok is still sinking, and fast
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/02/2023
» Getting Bangkok ready for the results of climate change is crucial for saving the city from sinking under rising sea levels, climate experts say.
Navy criticised over lost ship
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/12/2022
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has come under fire over the sinking of its warship as a House committee on military affairs prepares to grill Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over the matter next week.
Chadchart sees Bangkok in top 50 cities list
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/09/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is still optimistic he can make Bangkok one of the world's 50 most liveable cities in the next five years.
Girl found dead in school van
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/08/2022
» A seven-year-old girl was found dead in a school van in Phan Thong district of Chon Buri late Tuesday afternoon.
Snake encounter reported every 15 minutes in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/08/2022
» Staff at the 199 emergency hotline say they get a call for help with snakes every 15 minutes on average, with about 60,000 snake removals taking place each year.
Missing teacher found dead in pond
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/06/2022
» A 40-year-old teacher was found dead, her weighted body dumped in a pond, in Phetchaburi on Thursday night, about two weeks after she was reported missing.