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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.
‘Biggest’ Israeli drug dealer on Koh Phangan arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2026
» A major Israeli drug dealer, who operated out of the restaurant he owned on Koh Phangan, was arrested on Friday with narcotics worth over 50 million baht.
Filipino food influencer dies after eating ‘devil crab’
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2026
» A Filipino woman who gained online fame for videos of her unusual eating habits has died after consuming a highly poisonous “devil crab” for a social media video.
Contractor discharges black water into Jomtien sea
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/02/2026
» The contractor hired to improve the drainage system along Jomtien beach faces legal action after an outlet released wastewater that stained the sea black near Pattaya on Monday.
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.
Woman gets electric shock from parking ticket machine
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/06/2025
» A woman has spoken out after suffering an electric shock from an automated parking ticket machine at a popular shopping mall, which saw her in and out of hospital for several days and unable to work.
Japanese scam gang boss arrested at Bangkok airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2025
» One more Japanese man who is believed to be a former member of the yakuza has been arrested in connection with a busted call centre gang in Thailand, the Immigration Bureau said on Wednesday.
Funeral held for drowned Russian yoga influencer
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/12/2024
» A funeral for a Russian woman swept out to sea while practising yoga sitting on a seaside rock last week was held on Koh Samui on Wednesday.
Congestion charge planned for Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/10/2024
» The government plans to impose a congestion charge of 40-50 baht on motorists who enter inner Bangkok streets to raise money to subsidise a flat 20-baht fare policy for all electric rail lines in Greater Bangkok.
Singer ‘Tik Shiro’ faces charges over fatal crash
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/10/2024
» Police have pressed several charges including drunk driving against singer Manaswin “Tik Shiro” Nuntasane, whose van killed a woman and seriously injured her brother in Bangkok last Thursday.