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Sharp rise in illnesses as air pollution grips Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/04/2026
» Authorities have warned that this year's haze crisis in Chiang Mai is among the most severe in recent years, with pollution-related illnesses more than doubling. More than 1.6 million vulnerable people across 11 provinces have been affected.
Record 4,750 'hotspots' detected across Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/04/2026
» Satellite data shows a record number of hotspots across Thailand, with 4,750 detected in a single day, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) reported on Tuesday.
Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving at least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.
Thai authorities deny claims of huge Israeli presence
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/03/2026
» Immigration police have denied claims circulating on social media that hundreds of thousands of Israelis have settled in Thailand.
Five most-ordered delivery dishes in Thailand in 2025
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/12/2025
» A local food delivery application has listed the top five dishes ordered in Thailand this year.
New Bangkok clean-air measures announced
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/11/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and its network partners will adopt 10 new measures to help reduce PM2.5 in the city for 2026.
Immigration police target visitors making multiple visa runs
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/11/2025
» Immigration police are focusing on blocking foreigners, especially scammers, who do visa runs to extend their stay in Thailand by abusing the government's visa-free entry scheme.
Austrian arrested at Phuket airport for forged stamps, long overstay
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/11/2025
» Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport arrested a 41-year-old Austrian with forged entry and exit stamps in his passport who had overstayed his visa by 578 days.
Temperatures in Bangkok may drop below 20°C next week
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2025
» The Meteorological Department has released data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts confirming winter weather will arrive in Thailand next week.
Indian man arrested in Pattaya over fake bank slip
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/08/2025
» Pattaya police have arrested an Indian national accused of using a forged bank transfer slip to pay a large food and drinks bill at a well-known Indian pub on Walking Street.