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Six reasons why ‘Thais walk with literally zero urgency’
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» It's a scene familiar to anyone who has spent time in Bangkok: You're navigating the crowded footpaths of Sukhumvit, trying to make your train connection, when you find yourself trapped behind someone moving at what feels like geological speed. They pause mid-stride to check their phone, drift unpredictably left and right, then stop completely, often right at the narrowest part of the walkway.
Russian fugitive arrested in Koh Samui
Online Reporters, Published on 09/01/2026
» SURAT THANI - Immigration officials have arrested a Russian man wanted for extorting more than 1 million roubles from an automotive company CEO in Russia, using biometric tracking to locate him at a luxury hotel in Koh Samui.
Thailand steps up strikes on Cambodian drone bases
Online Reporters, Published on 11/12/2025
» Thai military personnel have been coming under heavy attack from Cambodian drones, prompting Thailand to step up efforts to destroy drone launch sites, many of which are located at casino buildings just across the border.
Raft-house toilet dumps guest into river
Online Reporters, Published on 09/12/2025
» KANCHANABURI - A woman narrowly escaped drowning when the bathroom floor of a raft-house in Sai Yok district suddenly collapsed, sending her and the toilet crashing into the river below.
Thai influencer sparks backlash dancng shirtless on car roof in Japan
Online Reporters, Published on 17/11/2025
» A Thai influencer with 6.4 million Facebook followers has been accused of inappropriate behaviour after he posted a video of himself dancing shirtless on the roof of a car at a popular tourist viewpoint in Japan on Monday.
Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales
Online Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
42 suspected Chinese scammers detained in Chanthaburi
Online Reporters, Published on 06/11/2025
» Authorities say they believe 42 Chinese nationals who were arrested at a resort in Chanthaburi province on Tuesday night were preparing to cross into Cambodia to join a call centre scam operation.
Thai teens rescued from being lured to Cambodian scam centre
Online Reporters, Published on 18/10/2025
» Thirteen potential scam centre victims, mostly hill tribe members, have been rescued by Thai police in Chanthaburi province as they waited to be transported into Cambodia.
Bangkok’s keeper-killing lions to be caged and retrained
Online Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» The five lions that mauled a Safari World keeper to death on Wednesday have been caged and will be retrained, or they would continue to attack humans, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation says.
Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2025
» Thailand and Cambodia have agreed on the withdrawal of heavy weapons and military equipment, mine clearance, Cambodia-based scam suppression and partial border reopening, according to the acting Thai defence minister.