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Thai 'little ghosts' urged to join Korea amnesty scheme
Online Reporters, Published on 19/12/2025
» All Thais working illegally or overstaying in South Korea have been strongly advised to apply for an amnesty offer to avoid penalties and possible blacklisting.
When superstition meets the lottery: Thai traditions of prediction
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» Superstition and lottery buying are deeply rooted in the Land of Smiles, and the two often overlap. Many Thais rely on superstition to help guide them in choosing winning numbers, though such practices are more cultural than guaranteed paths to success.
Police continue to probe finances of HIV temple
Online Reporters, Published on 14/08/2025
» Police say they are gathering evidence to determine if any embezzlement has taken place at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu, which operates a world-famous shelter for HIV/Aids patients in Lop Buri.
‘Ghostbuster’ influencer questioned over temple fund misuse
News, Online Reporters, Published on 09/08/2025
» A Thai influencer famed for his claimed ability to communicate with ghosts is at the centre of a police investigation into misuse of money donated to a temple renowned for its care of HIV patients.
Ever wonder why Thais offer Red Fanta to the spirits?
Online Reporters, Published on 23/07/2025
» Visitors to Thailand are often intrigued by the small, ornate structures known as spirit houses usually found outside homes and businesses and often also as roadside shrines.
Thailand renews call for South Korea to ease entry restrictions
Online Reporters, Published on 05/08/2024
» The government continued an effort to seek easier entry for Thai travellers into South Korea in a recent meeting between their foreign ministers.
Senate election ends without ex-PM candidate
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2024
» The Senate election concluded early Thursday morning, resulting in 200 senators-elect, including several linked to the Bhumjaithai Party. Notably, former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat was not among them.
S.Korean govt advised to heed threat of Thai boycott
Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2024
» The South Korean government has been advised by its own media to take notice of the call for a boycott of the country by unhappy Thai tourists.
55 Thais disappear from tour group to South Korea
Online Reporters, Published on 08/08/2022
» Fifty-five Thais who flew to South Korea's Jeju island with a package tour group last week have disappeared and it is suspected they were illegal job seekers, known as "little ghosts".
Korea bars 112 Thais suspected as illegal job seekers
Online Reporters, Published on 05/08/2022
» South Korean immigration authorities have denied entry to Jeju island for 112 Thais on suspicion that they are trying to work illegally in the country, a Thai Foreign Ministry official said on Friday.