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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.
Innocent people’s frozen bank accounts unlocked in 'half a day'
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» The bank accounts of innocent people frozen during police investigations into scammers' mule accounts will be unlocked within half a day, national police chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch said on Tuesday.
Thai-Cambodian border reopening concerns eased
Online Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» Caretaker Deputy Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has eased concerns about a plan to reopen some border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia, saying more steps must be taken before the gates can be unlocked.
Bangkok hospital director promises 'gas chambers' for defiant smokers
Online Reporters, Published on 08/09/2024
» The director of Mongkutwattana Hospital in Bangkok has vowed to lock defiant smokers on his premises in “gas chambers” until they inhale 100% of their cigarette smoke.
Japanese woman arrested after stealing rescue truck
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2024
» A Japanese woman was arrested at the Wong Wiang Yai roundabout after stealing a rescue truck from a rescue worker in front of Lumpini police station in Bangkok on Sunday morning.
Drug suspect burns police car to flee
Online Reporters, Published on 29/01/2021
» A drug suspect tried to escape detention on Friday by setting fire to a police pickup truck carrying him and three other detainees to the provincial court in Udon Thani.