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Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving at least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.
Two Thai islands win five-star rating
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/03/2026
» Koh Kradan in Trang province and Bileh Beach on Koh Hong in Krabi received the highest five-star rating for 2025 under the "Beach Star" environmental assessment programme.
Zoo clarifies welfare of Moo Deng
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo has issued a statement addressing concerns over the living conditions of baby pygmy hippo "Moo Deng" while announcing plans for a habitat expansion.
Fire destroys 28 stalls at Chatuchak Weekend Market
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/02/2026
» A fire destroyed 28 stalls at Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok on Monday night - the second fire in just a few days.
Contractor discharges black water into Jomtien sea
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/02/2026
» The contractor hired to improve the drainage system along Jomtien beach faces legal action after an outlet released wastewater that stained the sea black near Pattaya on Monday.
Moving train hits collapsed crane, 22 killed
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/01/2026
» A Bangkok-Ubon Ratchathani train collided with a collapsed construction crane in Nakhon Ratchasima, killing 22 passengers and injuring 55 others.
Right-angled running track draws flak in Songkhla
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/01/2026
» A new 30-million-baht sports complex in Songkhla province has drawn sharp public criticism for a sharply angled running track that is not safe or practical for use.
New Bangkok clean-air measures announced
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/11/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and its network partners will adopt 10 new measures to help reduce PM2.5 in the city for 2026.
Many teens 'exposed to sexual content'
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/09/2025
» One in three Thais aged 14–17 has been exposed to nude or sexual content online, a study has found.
Bangkok to open new street food hub
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/08/2025
» Bangkok is set to open a new street food hub, Hawker Centre, beside Lumphini Park in early 2026.