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Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2026
» Concerned by a drop in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.
Teacher accused of sexual assaults on four students
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/02/2026
» Four families have filed complaints with the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women, alleging that their sons, all 12-year-old Grade 6 students, were sexually assaulted by a male teacher.
Thaksin’s daughter posts family photo taken at prison
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/11/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was visited by his three children and their families at Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok on Thursday.
Bangkok police raid drug-fuelled sex party
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2025
» Bangkok police stormed a luxury hotel in the Sukhumvit area early Sunday morning and arrested 29 men — 28 Thais and one Filipino — at what they described as a drug-fuelled sex party.
No entertainment event ban, Anutin says
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the government has imposed no ban on private celebrations or entertainment events following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Thailand offers free domestic flights for 200,000 foreign arrivals
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to offer free domestic flight tickets to 200,000 foreign arrivals to boost tourism nationwide over a three-month period.
Bangkok's Song Wat Road targeted as new tourist hotspot
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry plans to promote Song Wat Road as a new Bangkok landmark.
Fireball lights up night sky over several provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/08/2025
» A fireball streaked across the night sky, accompanied by a loud explosion, over several provinces of Thailand early Monday morning, causing confusion and concern among residents.
Passengers advised to arrive early at Phuket airport after security heightened
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/06/2025
» Passengers are recommended to get to Phuket airport early from Friday as it has tightened security measures after defusing an explosive device hidden on its premises.
New banknotes hard to find ahead of Chinese New Year
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/01/2025
» Demand for newly printed banknotes has surged ahead of the Chinese New Year festival, resulting in a shortage of fresh notes.