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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.
How to deal with noisy neighbours
Online Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025
» Living next to inconsiderate neighbours can test anyone’s patience. For expatriates, language barriers and unfamiliarity with local procedures can make the situation even harder. Here are practical steps, ranging from simple fixes to legal remedies, to manage persistent noise problems.
Missing Danish man found dead in Thai cell was unidentified for 2 months
Online Reporters, Published on 06/06/2025
» Jakob Jensen, a Danish national who had been missing in Thailand since March, has been confirmed dead. He died on March 26 while in custody at a Bangkok police station but remained unidentified for over two months.
B2.7m fine imposed on True executive for insider trading
Online Reporters, Published on 07/09/2022
» The Securities and Exchange Commission has imposed a fine of 2.7 million baht on an executive at True Corporation (True) for insider trading.
B8.5m fine for Bitkub coin insider trading
Online Reporters, Published on 31/08/2022
» The Securities and Exchange Commission has fined an executive member of Bitkub Blockchain Technology Co (BBT) 8.53 million baht for insider trading.
Fleeing monkeypox patient caught in Cambodia
Online Reporters, Published on 23/07/2022
» Police in Cambodia have arrested a Nigerian man who fled there from Thailand after being diagnosed with monkeypox — the first known case in the country — earlier this week in Phuket.
New travel deals target foreigners residing in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 18/11/2020
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), hotels and airlines are offering special “Expat Travel Bonus” deals to foreign residents in the latest bid to stimulate domestic tourism during the pandemic.
Jasmine boss likely be disqualified
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2019
» Pete Bodharamik, CEO of Jasmine International Plc (JAS), will likely be disqualified as director and executive after the securities regulator took civil action against him for insider trading.
Bangkok now among world's 100 most expensive cities
Online Reporters, Published on 17/12/2018
» Bangkok has joined the list of the 100 most expensive cities for expatriate workers for the first time on the strong baht, economic growth and more stable politics, based on cost of living surveys by ECA International.
Thailand drops in ranking for expats in HSBC survey
Online Reporters, Published on 11/10/2018
» As other Southeast Asian countries saw their positions unchanged or up in a survey of expats, Thailand and the Philippines went in the opposition direction.