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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 shifts to targeting 'quality' tourists
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/12/2025
» Phuket is looking to strengthen its standing as a high-quality destination, says Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
Nine die in Suphan Buri fireworks blast
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/07/2025
» A fireworks explosion killed nine people and injured another in Suphan Buri late Wednesday morning.
British overstayer busted with cocaine on Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/04/2025
» A Brit who failed to stop his motorcycle for a police search has been arrested after being found with cocaine and an expired visa.
Couple busted for making sex video on Pattaya street
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/04/2025
» A Chinese couple caught filming themselves having sex on a street in Pattaya said they had done so in other countries and didn’t know it was illegal in Thailand, according to police.
Israelis in Thailand encouraged to behave respectfully
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/02/2025
» The Embassy of Israel in Thailand has issued guidelines for Israeli nationals in the kingdom after experiencing backlash over perceived unruly behaviour in Pai district of Mae Hong Son province.
Mass motorbike trip a 'headache' for Phetchabun police
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/11/2024
» Local highway police have stopped 400 street motorcycle riders and fined 72 of them for violating traffic laws as thousands of teen motorcyclists made a winter trip to Phetchabun at the weekend.
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.
Thailand signals another U-turn on cannabis
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/07/2024
» Thailand will work towards controlling the use of cannabis through laws instead of re-listing it as a narcotic, according to Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in yet another policy U-turn.
Extended alcohol sales hours ruled out for now
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/06/2024
» A government panel said alcohol sales hours will not be extended, due to rising numbers of casualties and road accidents.