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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.
Are you being overcharged by Thai motorcycle taxis?
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/07/2025
» A motorcycle taxi is a fast, direct and sometimes exciting form of transport when navigating Bangkok’s heavy traffic. However, unlike the BTS or MRT with their fixed pricing, or metered taxis, motorcycle taxi fares can sometimes be unclear, leading to overcharging.
Court suspends PM Paetongtarn
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty pending its consideration of the case against her involving a controversial phone conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Seven deadly snakes in Thailand and how to spot them
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/06/2025
» As snakes seek warm, dry shelter during the rainy season, chances of meeting one increase significantly. Knowing which species are venomous is important and might be life-saving information.
Ministry to address foreign tourists’ complaints on Learning page
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/05/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has pledged to address concerns raised by foreign tourists, including dual pricing, following recent complaints on the Bangkok Post Learning Facebook page.
Accused German dental clinic assailant arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/03/2025
» A German man accused of assaulting several dentists has been arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Missing Thai woman found dead in Oman
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/02/2025
» Police in Oman have confirmed a burnt body found on a mountain on Saturday is that of a Thai woman who went missing over three months ago, another Thai woman living in the Arab country claimed on Monday.
New bus service from Bangkok airports to Hua Hin, Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2025
» State-run Transport Co will launch a first-class bus service from Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports to Hua Hin and Pattaya on March 8.
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.