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Thai driver's licence in Chinese ad 'issued lawfully'
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) says the Chinese tourist who was seen holding a Thai driver's licence in an online post, advertising "fast-track" services for official documents on a Chinese e-commerce platform, got her licence legally.
Apple ad faces backlash
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/08/2024
» Apple's new short film, "The Underdogs: OOO (Out Of Office)," shot in Thailand, has attracted criticism on social media for its allegedly stereotypical portrayal of the country.
Giant Chinese passport ad removed
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/07/2024
» A controversial Chinese-language billboard advertising passport and citizenship application services was removed on Monday.
Tinder ad offends women
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/03/2024
» The popular dating app Tinder has met its match in Nakhon Ratchasima, in the form of angry local women complaining about a billboard ad that compares them to tasty food.
Weed network fears law change
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/05/2023
» Thailand's Cannabis Future Network has urged three alliance parties not to reinstate the plant as a narcotic drug, as that would lead to more problems.
Outcry over police VIP airport escort service
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/01/2023
» Tourism operators have slammed the Thai police VIP escort service sold online in China, saying it severely damages the image of Thailand.
ID soon required to buy cannabis
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/01/2023
» Thai nationals seeking to purchase cannabis buds will soon have to show their ID cards, with sales information recorded on a government database.
This Week's Top Stories May 13
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/05/2022
» This week: Lazada ad drama, Khao San tourism, Thai Pass plans and cult temple corpses
PM calls Lazada ad 'unacceptable'
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/05/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has slammed a controversial online promotion for Lazada that some people regarded as being offensive to the monarchy as "unacceptable".
Army boycotts Lazada over controversial ad
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/05/2022
» The army chief has ordered all units and organisations under his command to stop buying products via the Lazada online platform, in protest against a controversial video promotion.