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Jakarta ranks world's largest city, Bangkok 14th
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/01/2026
» Jakarta ranked as the world's largest city with 41.9 million inhabitants followed by Dhaka, while Tokyo slipped to third, a recent United Nations (UN) report shows.
Thailand's bidet spray - hygienic bathroom culture found in every home
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/06/2025
» Thailand’s approach to personal hygiene after using the toilet has deep cultural roots.
Low education ranking rejected
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2025
» The Office of the Education Council (OEC) has rejected a report placing Thailand's education system below those of most other Asean countries, saying the ranking did not provide clear facts or show the current situation.
Thailand wins Olympic weightlifting silver
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/08/2024
» Weeraphon "Wave" Wichuma, a 19-year-old from Surin province, won silver in the men's 73-kilogramme weightlifting on Thursday at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Japan cracks down on electric suitcase riders
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/07/2024
» The growing popularity of rideable suitcases with electric motors designed to get people quickly around airports and train stations has alarmed Japanese authorities following a rise in incidents of foreign visitors using them illegally on public roads.
U-Tapao, Pattaya, Bangkok in race to host F1
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/06/2024
» Thailand has not ruled out Bangkok and Pattaya as cities to host Formula 1 as the country seeks to bring the high-speed race to the kingdom to promote sports tourism.
Thailand drops 11 places in tourism ranking
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/05/2024
» Tourism operators are disappointed with the government for failing to improve the country’s position in the travel and tourism development index, after Thailand dropped to 47th place, from 36th, in the latest World Economic Forum (WEF) index.
Immigration Bureau says woman's entry denial claims false
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Immigration Bureau has dismissed allegations made by an Indonesian woman who claimed that she and her husband were denied entry into Thailand for their honeymoon due to a cash requirement.
Thailand ranked 'very low' in English proficiency
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/11/2023
» Thailand has been ranked 8th, or "very low", among Asean countries and 101st worldwide in the English Proficiency Index 2023.
5 killed, 1 wounded by bridegroom at wedding party
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/11/2023
» A bridegroom went on a shooting rampage, killing four people including the bride and seriously wounding a man before shooting himself dead at his own wedding party on Saturday night.