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How much do Thai monks earn per month?
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/07/2025
» Buddhist monks in Thailand receive monthly food allowances which vary according to their rank, reflecting a centuries-old tradition that continues today.
Thailand hopes for direct US flights
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/06/2025
» Thailand will accelerate its efforts to establish direct flight routes between Thailand and the United States, says Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
UK retirees endure legal ‘nightmare’ in Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/03/2025
» Two British retirees who were badly beaten by neighbours after a property dispute in Hua Hin have been fined after being charged with assault for defending themselves.
UK murder investigation tied to 2012 Pattaya assault
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/03/2025
» Detectives investigating the murder of a British man who died after a serious assault in Thailand 13 years ago are asking for new information about the case.
Koh Samui ferry ends ban on electric vehicles
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/02/2025
» The operator of ferries between mainland Surat Thani and Koh Samui will resume accepting electric vehicles (EVs) starting Tuesday, ending a three-month ban due to safety concerns.
Thai singer dies after 3 massage sessions
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/12/2024
» A luk thung and mor lam singer died on Sunday morning after receiving three massage sessions, two of which involved neck massage, in the northeastern province of Udon Thani.
Miss Thailand is Miss Universe 3rd runner-up
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/11/2024
» Miss Universe Thailand became the third runner-up in the Miss Universe pageant held in Mexico City on Sunday morning, Thailand time.
Anutin 'puzzled' by cannabis U-turn
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/07/2024
» Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul said he had spoken to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin about the party's concerns over the Ministry of Public Health's plan to re-list cannabis as a narcotic.
Bhutan king gets 7 honorary Thai degrees
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/06/2024
» Seven universities from Thailand presented honorary doctorate degrees to His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan on Wednesday.
Thousands of vape pens seized near schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/04/2024
» At least 12,000 e-cigarettes, worth about 3.6 million baht, have been seized during raids on five shops near schools in Bangkok.