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Korean teachers caught working illegally
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/02/2025
» Eight South Korean nationals have been arrested for working as language teachers without permits during raids at two branches of a language school in Bangkok.
Schools close as air quality falls
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/01/2025
» Several schools across the capital have been forced to close as PM2.5 pollution across the city continued to increase to unhealthy levels.
BMA to offer Muay Thai in schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is introducing Muay Thai as an elective course in 437 schools it runs to preserve the culture and teach young people about discipline.
First Muay Thai tourists arrive
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/05/2024
» The first batch of eight Chinese tourists have arrived in Phuket to learn Muay Thai under 90-day "Non-Ed" visas.
Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2024
» The Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for a deadly heat wave.
Govt planning Muay Thai visa for foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2024
» The government plans to introduce a special visa for foreign tourists who want to visit Thailand to practise Muay Thai. It will allow them to stay for up to 90 days to complete their course.
School gang fight near MBK causes panic
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/01/2024
» Two Bangkok colleges have suspended classes following a brawl between their students near the MBK shopping mall that caused panic among shoppers.
BMA prepares to fight PM2.5 dust
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared measures to curb the hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust pollution, which is expected to escalate to a high level from Friday until Sunday.
UK helps Thai online English learning
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/10/2023
» Thailand has accepted the United Kingdom's proposed programmes for cooperation in English studies for Thai teachers and students in Thailand.
Seoul crush victim's parents to borrow B400,000 to bring body home
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/11/2022
» The father and mother of the Thai student who lost her life in a horrifying crowd crush during Halloween celebrations in Seoul are desperate to bring her body home.