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Reimaging the Thai 'Sbai'
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» Recently, social media feeds have been flooded with influencers, celebrities and everyday Bangkokians alike stepping out in the traditional Thai ‘sbai’—strolling through the city’s old towns and filming viral content. While the silhouette nods to heritage on top, the look is almost always juxtaposed in timely contrast when all the outfits become paired flared denim, loose-fit jeans and streetwear staples below.
400kg of 'ice' seized in Northeast
Online Reporters, Published on 02/02/2026
» NONG KHAI - Border patrols have seized a total of 400 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, known as “ice”, left for collection on the bank of the Mekong River by smugglers.
Thai navy seizes tanker suspected of smuggling oil to Cambodia
Online Reporters, Published on 31/12/2025
» A loaded Thai oil tanker with an illegal Myanmar and Cambodian crew has been seized in the Gulf of Thailand on suspicion of smuggling strategic supplies to Cambodia, the Royal Thai Navy spokesman said.
Hired cleaning maid accused of poisoning baby’s milk
Online Reporters, Published on 29/12/2025
» A Thai family has reported a daily-hire cleaner to the police after discovering disinfectant had been deliberately poured into their baby’s milk bottle, an incident that shocked social media users and prompted a warning to other parents.
Couple arrested, assets worth millions of baht seized in major online gambling bust
Online Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» A married couple allegedly involved in a major online gambling website with financial links to Cambodia’s Poipet were arrested and assets, including sports cars and luxury items, seized during a police raid in Chiang Mai.
Seoul relaxes job visa criteria for young Thais who speak Korean
News, Online Reporters, Published on 12/11/2025
» The South Korean embassy has announced a relaxation of criteria for young Thais who can speak Korean seeking employment visas.
Glowing blue sushi stuns customer
Online Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025
» A Facebook user has sparked alarm online after sharing photos of sushi purchased from a well-known restaurant glowing an eerie blue in the dark. The discovery left the customer too frightened to eat the food, prompting a scientific explanation from experts who warn that “glowing food” can be a real but dangerous phenomenon.
Cabinet approves procurement of 4 Gripen jets from Sweden
Online Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the purchase by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) of four Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement.
Poll: 80% of Thais want PM Paetongtarn to quit or dissolve House
Online Reporters, Published on 13/07/2025
» An opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration early this month found more than 80% of respondents wanted suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to either resign or dissolve the House. Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha was the most favoured choice as the next premier.
Monk urges respect after ‘amulet cookies’ controversy
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» BANGKOK – Renowned Buddhist monk Phra Phayom Kalayano has spoken out against a viral bakery trend involving cookies shaped like sacred Buddhist amulets, urging the public to refrain from actions that could be seen as disrespectful to religion.