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Singapore a transit point for UK-bound cannabis from Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/01/2026
» Tourists have been using Singapore as a transit point to traffic cannabis from Thailand to the United Kingdom, customs officials say.
Floating market hit with overpriced omelette complaint
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/01/2026
» A plain omelette costing 400 baht and other dishes featuring sky-high prices at a restaurant in the famous Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi have become the target of tourist complaints.
Cannabis shops face clampdown
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is pushing for a new regulation on cannabis before the next government takes office, with the draft now under review by the Office of the Council of State.
Court issues warning on drink, drug driving at New Year
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/12/2025
» The Court of Justice has issued a warning to motorists not to drive while drunk or under the influence of drugs this New Year's holiday, saying that penalties are severe.
Police bust Indian-run online black market in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/12/2025
» Nineteen Indian nationals have been arrested at a residence in Pattaya, where they operated a website selling contraband goods, according to the Immigration Bureau.
Overpass collapse kills pickup driver
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/12/2025
» An overpass collapsed onto two vehicles, killing one of the occupants, after being struck by a dump truck on Thursday morning, causing heavy traffic congestion along Bang Na-Trat Road in Samut Prakan.
Schools warned as PM2.5 levels soar
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2025
» Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat has instructed schools nationwide to beware of rising PM2.5 fine dust levels, which are threatening students' health.
Singer complains her face used for deepfake porn content
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/12/2025
» Thai pop singer Waruntorn “Ink” Paonil complained to police on Monday that her face was being used for deepfake pornographic pictures and videos posted and shared online.
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.
PM2.5 dust levels unsafe in most of Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/12/2025
» Ultrafine dust was at unsafe levels in Bangkok and 47 provinces over the past 24 hours, as of Sunday afternoon, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).