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Authorities probe price-gouging on Bangkok-Hat Yai flights amid flood crisis
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/12/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has launched an investigation into allegations that airlines cancelled passengers’ bookings and resold the same seats at significantly higher prices on the Bangkok-Hat Yai route as southern provinces battle severe flooding.
Afternoon ban on alcohol sales scrapped
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
Bangkok 'best city for Gen Z'
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/08/2025
» Bangkok has been ranked the world's best city for Generation Z in Time Out's 2025 global survey, which gathers opinions from over 18,500 locals and a panel of experts.
Lorry dumps mud over 10 parked cars in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/07/2025
» A lorry transporting a load of mud caused damage to at least 10 parked vehicles after its side panel opened, spilling its contents onto a road in Bangkok early Sunday morning.
Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand keep falling
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand continue to nosedive, posting a low for 2025 of 5,833 arrivals on April 16, down from an average of 15,000 to 20,000.
Flood warning for Lamphun
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/10/2024
» The post-flood cleanup in Chiang Mai was expanded as the water continued to recede on Tuesday, but riverside communities in Lamphun province were warned of possible flooding.
Chiang Mai still flooded
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Ping River is slightly subsiding, but the situation in Chiang Mai city remains critical as floodwaters have caused damage to economic areas.
Flood alert for Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/09/2024
» People living along the riverside in Chiang Mai are being strongly advised to move their belongings, including vehicles, to high ground as the Ping River is rising rapidly and expected to flood into the city on Tuesday night.
Doctor accused of slapping nurse
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2024
» A doctor at Mae Lao district hospital in Chiang Rai province has been accused of assaulting a nurse, leading to other staff wearing black in protest.
Customs officials 'helped' supercar importers dodge duty
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/06/2024
» Graft-busters accuse seven customs officials of helping supercar importers evade duty totalling 897 million baht by accepting unrealistically low car valuations.