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Brazilian couple caught smuggling 6.6kg of cocaine onto Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/07/2025
» Customs officers and local police on Koh Samui have arrested a Brazilian man and woman after 6.63 kilograms of cocaine were discovered hidden in their luggage at the island’s international airport.
Brazilian couple caught arriving with 7kg of cocaine
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/05/2025
» Two Brazilians have been arrested and 7.4 kilogrammes of cocaine, worth about 22 million baht, seized at Suvarnabhumi airport.
Thailand’s corruption score slips
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2025
» Thailand’s score has in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) declined to 34 from 35 the year before, though its global ranking improved one place to 107th, according to Transparency International.
No appointment for international driving permit
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/02/2023
» People can apply for an international driving permit without making an appointment, says the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
Ko Phangan ranked No 1 destination for 'workation'
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/07/2022
» Ko Phangan has been ranked the No 1 destination for people seeking a workation (work + vacation) in a recent survey.
Brazilians arrested, cocaine worth B46.5m seized at airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2022
» Three Brazilians have been arrested on arriving at Suvarnabhumi airport and 15.5 kilogrammes of cocaine, worth about 46.5 million baht, seized from their luggage.
Thailand still on UK red list
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/10/2021
» Britain dropped its advice against all but essential travel for 32 countries and territories on Wednesday, but Thailand remains on its red list.
Thailand wins first Olympic gold
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/07/2021
» Panipak Wongpattanakit beat Spanish teenager Adriana Cerezo Iglesias to win Thailand’s first gold medal in the women's taekwondo in the 49kg category on Saturday.
Wednesday: 15 new Covid cases
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/12/2020
» Fifteen new cases of novel coronavirus infection were reported on Wednesday, quarantined arrivals from 10 countries, raising the total to 4,261.
Thursday: 5 new Covid-19 cases
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/10/2020
» The latest coronavirus cases include a Brazilian volleyball player and his wife, and a trader from India.