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Tourism associations ask for less police corruption
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2026
» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, harming the nation's tourism reputation.
Two fake doctors flee as Pattaya clinic raided
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2025
» Authorities in Pattaya on Wednesday raided an illegal clinic catering mainly to foreign patients, but two suspects reportedly posing as doctors managed to escape.
Thaksin says immigration delay forced him to go to Dubai
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/09/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said early Friday morning via social media that an immigration delay in Bangkok forced him to head for Dubai instead of Singapore on Thursday night.
Cannabis restricted to 5 medical uses, health authorities say
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/09/2025
» Cannabis buds may legally be used only by patients with five categories of symptoms and must be obtained with a doctor’s prescription, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine announced on Monday.
Influencer explains dispute over B4,000 crab omelette
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2025
» Popular YouTuber PEACHII has explained in further detail how she was billed 4,000 baht for a crab omelette priced at 1,500 baht on the menu at a famous Michelin-starred restaurant in Bangkok.
Thailand cracks down on ‘zombie pods’ drug
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/07/2025
» Thai authorities are tightening restrictions on the drug etomidate to curb its use in potentially deadly vape products known as “zombie pods”.
Two senior monks defrocked over sex videos
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/07/2025
» Two senior monks have been defrocked following the seizure of sex videos and over 80,000 images featuring sex between a woman and high-ranking clergy at well-known temples in Bangkok and other provinces.
Are you being overcharged by Thai motorcycle taxis?
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/07/2025
» A motorcycle taxi is a fast, direct and sometimes exciting form of transport when navigating Bangkok’s heavy traffic. However, unlike the BTS or MRT with their fixed pricing, or metered taxis, motorcycle taxi fares can sometimes be unclear, leading to overcharging.
Fishbone stuck in woman's throat exits through her neck
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/06/2025
» A woman suffered a highly unusual injury when a fishbone stuck in her throat eventually emerged through the side of her neck before it was surgically removed.
Bangkok student in hospital after 200-squat punishment
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2025
» A Bangkok high school student is being treated in hospital for a serious muscle breakdown after a teacher punished him for late homework submission by making him do 200 squats in a row.