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Thailand scores poorly in corruption ranking
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2026
» The government has said it will act after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Phuket targets dodgy cabs
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/11/2025
» Fake taxi registrations are a growing problem on ride-hailing applications, putting Phuket's tourism reputation at risk, officials say.
Violence erupts after B4,000 crab order sent to wrong address
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/08/2025
» An expensive food delivery was sent to the wrong address and eaten, leading to a violent fight.
Bangkok student in hospital after 200-squat punishment
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2025
» A Bangkok high school student is being treated in hospital for a serious muscle breakdown after a teacher punished him for late homework submission by making him do 200 squats in a row.
Calls to revive 'red cars' in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2024
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the local government to help revive the transport service provided by the province's iconic rot daeng ("red cars") as more passengers have switched to other forms of transport.
PM wants action on PM2.5
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/12/2023
» Bangkok is facing a critical surge in PM2.5, and the government says it is trying to fix it.
UK helps Thai online English learning
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/10/2023
» Thailand has accepted the United Kingdom's proposed programmes for cooperation in English studies for Thai teachers and students in Thailand.
Prices of 20 essential items likely to be cut
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/09/2023
» The government is likely to start reducing the prices of 20 essential items next month, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Wednesday.
Thai retirement age could be increased
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/09/2023
» The increasing elderly population in Thailand is prompting a serious discussion on raising the retirement age beyond 55 to accommodate an "aged society" and deal with an ongoing labour shortage in the country, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Police officer killed in 'promotion talks'
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/09/2023
» A manhunt has been launched for a gunman who allegedly killed a highway police officer and seriously injured another following a promotion discussion that occurred in Nakhon Pathom province late on Wednesday night.