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Thai drivers rarely honk. Here’s why
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/06/2025
» Many foreigners living in Thailand are surprised by how quiet local roads are — especially considering the country’s famously heavy traffic. Despite the frequent congestion, loud horn honking is rare.
Chinese-made elephant pants face import ban
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Customs Department has been told to ban Chinese imports of elephant-patterned pants as the pattern's copyright has now been registered, the Commerce Ministry said on Monday.
Bigmouth strikes Bangkok
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 24/10/2023
» Shoplifters of the world unite and take the MRT, as Morrissey almost sang, because the English singer is making his debut on Thai soil. His 2016 concert was cancelled during a period of national mourning, but this time around downtown fans will be pleased to avoid the schlep to Moonstar or Impact, as Morrissey is playing the MRT-adjacent Samyan Mitrtown Hall on Nov 18.
Tangmo's mum forgives, accepts B30m
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/03/2022
» The mother of drowned actress Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong has said she forgives the owner of the speedboat allegedly involved in the incident leading to her daughter's death, after he offered 30 million baht as compensation.
TEST YOURSELF: Not just 'tall, light and skinny'
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/11/2020
» A Hong Kong model is promoting all skin tones and sizes
TEST YOURSELF: Pride on the screen
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2020
» For Pride Month, check out some LGBTI characters in films and series in Thailand and beyond
TEST YOURSELF: Game on
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/12/2019
» Meet Thailand’s e-sport hopeful at the 30th SEA Games
Facial recognition check-ins in works
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/10/2019
» A Transport Ministry committee is studying a request by Thai AirAsia to use a flight check-in system with facial recognition sensors, said Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam.
Thai Airways staff cautioned after selfies with Thanathorn
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/07/2019
» Thai Airways International president Sumeth Damrongchaitham has reminded staff of the national airline's political impartiality in the wake of online selfies posted by flight attendants posing with Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroonruangkit.
Bus driver fined for argument with girlfriend
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/05/2019
» KHON KAEN: A bus driver has been fined 10,000 baht for leaving his seat to speak with his argumentative girlfriend.