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Wildlife seized from Thais linked to Indian smugglers
Online Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026
» Many protected, endangered animals — sulcata tortoises, Patagonian hares and capybaras — have been seized after authorities raided a house in Samut Songkhram belonging to two Thais said to be linked to an Indian wildlife trafficking network.
2.3m speed pills seized on Mekong river bank, smugglers flee
Online Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026
» A navy patrol seized about 2.3 million speed pills abandoned by fleeing smugglers on the banks of the Mekong River in Muang district of Nong Khai in the early hours of Wednesday.
Honoured health reformer Prawase dies aged 93
Online Reporters, Published on 11/01/2026
» Dr Prawase Wasi, one of Thailand’s most honoured public health scholars and civil society leaders, passed away peacefully at his home in Bangkok on Saturday night. He was 93.
20 Bangkok prison officials linked to Chinese VIP inmate scandal
Online Reporters, Published on 22/11/2025
» About 20 officials are facing investigation for arranging special privileges — including prostitutes — for Chinese inmates at the Bangkok Remand Prison, according to the head of the Department of Corrections.
Thai herbal formulas launched for erectile dysfunction
Online Reporters, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has launched three formulas for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, which it said is a major problem among Thai men.
Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationals
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» Although Thailand is relatively open in allowing foreigners to work through legal work visas, the law still restricts certain occupations exclusively for Thai nationals. Foreigners who do not receive specific exemptions are prohibited from engaging in these professions or roles.
Plant species last sighted in 1906 rediscovered in Chiang Rai
Online Reporters, Published on 11/07/2025
» CHIANG RAI - A rare plant species that vanished from botanical records for over a century has been rediscovered in the rainforests of Chiang Rai province, marking a significant find for Thailand’s biodiversity conservation efforts.
Chiang Rai café busted selling kratom brew to students
News, Online Reporters, Published on 25/06/2025
» Authorities in Chiang Rai raided a local café on Tuesday that was illegally selling kratom leaf tea to teenage students.
Indian reptile smuggler traveling from Thailand caught at Mumbai airport
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/06/2025
» An Indian who smuggled wildlife out of Thailand in his baggage, including venomous snakes, was busted on arrival at Mumbai international airport.
Chiang Mai café responds to ‘human zoo’ criticism
News, Online Reporters, Published on 25/04/2025
» The owners of a Chiang Mai cafe housed in an old tobacco factory, where patrons can watch workers sorting tobacco leaves, has hit back at criticism that they were staging a “human zoo”.