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Phuket Airport defends ban on activating ride-hailing apps
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/03/2026
» Phuket International Airport has defended newly installed signs barring drivers from waiting or activating ride‑hailing apps in front of the terminal, following criticism on social media that they restrict passengers’ transport options.
Seven held in kidnapping, suspected killing of Bangkok businessman
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/03/2026
» Police have detained seven people suspected of kidnapping the manager of a Bangkok medical instrument company, who was then believed to have been killed and his body burned in Lop Buri.
'Don't touch if you have no money' vendor's stall shut down
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/11/2025
» A viral social media video filmed at Chatuchak's Red Building market has resulted in the ending of a vendor's lease over a confrontation with a customer.
11 arrested for procuring schoolgirls for prostitution
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/11/2025
» Eleven people, mostly women, have been arrested in multiple raids for allegedly procuring schoolgirls for a sex service operating as a fake modelling agency.
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.
English teacher arrested for sex abuse of minor
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2023
» An English teacher was arrested in Bangkok yesterday and charged with having sex with a minor and recording the acts, according to police.
Snake encounter reported every 15 minutes in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/08/2022
» Staff at the 199 emergency hotline say they get a call for help with snakes every 15 minutes on average, with about 60,000 snake removals taking place each year.
TEST YOURSELF: Escaping danger
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/05/2021
» Learn about sexual harassment with a fun board game
TEST YOURSELF: Music with a message
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/03/2020
» Rap Against Dictatorship’s founder speaks about a new song against student hazing.