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Seven deadly snakes in Thailand and how to spot them
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/06/2025
» As snakes seek warm, dry shelter during the rainy season, chances of meeting one increase significantly. Knowing which species are venomous is important and might be life-saving information.
New banknotes hard to find ahead of Chinese New Year
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/01/2025
» Demand for newly printed banknotes has surged ahead of the Chinese New Year festival, resulting in a shortage of fresh notes.
Woman arrested for alleged '3XL' sex service
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/03/2024
» Bangkok police arrested an overweight woman for alleged prostitution in a sting operation after seeing an online advertisement for sex services by overweight women.
Chinese buyers cool on Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/08/2023
» Thailand dipped to fifth among destinations for Chinese property buyers, down one spot from last year and the top ranking in 2021, due to a slow recovery of travel and pricey flights.
Long holiday benefits some operators
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/07/2023
» The sudden announcement of an extra holiday this weekend will benefit domestic tourism within the same region, but most people would still prefer to keep their savings rather than travel.
Prayut 'to go home' if UTN loses
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/05/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will quit politics if the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, of which he is a prime ministerial candidate, fails to win enough House seats to form a government in Sunday's election.
Elderly Thais expect to rely more on their children
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/04/2023
» A survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) found that the majority of elderly individuals surveyed in Thailand anticipate receiving care from their families.
Taxis allowed to cut meters out of town
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2022
» Bangkok-registered taxis are allowed to not use meters when providing services outside seven provinces, says the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
Poll: Majority not happy with govt's handling of Covid
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/06/2021
» A slight majority of people are not satisfied with the government's handling of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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