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Thai bats carry Nipah virus, but danger comes from infected tourists
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2026
» Some Thai fruit bats carry a strong strain of the Nipah virus, but the bigger danger comes from infected people arriving from countries where there is an outbreak of the disease, health authorities said on Monday.
Cannabis restricted to 5 medical uses, health authorities say
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/09/2025
» Cannabis buds may legally be used only by patients with five categories of symptoms and must be obtained with a doctor’s prescription, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine announced on Monday.
Wildlife ranger killed by elephant
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/03/2025
» A wildlife ranger was killed and another injured by a wild elephant they were trying to chase away from village farms in Phetchabun on Monday.
Zoo reports tourists seen with slingshot to police
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/10/2024
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo has told police about a group of Chinese tourists who were seen in a TikTok video using a slingshot.
Thai lawyers to sue over tilapia invasion
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/08/2024
» The Lawyers Council of Thailand is planning to file a lawsuit against private companies and state agencies which are responsible for the spread of blackchin tilapia, an invasive species from west Africa which is quickly taking over the country's waterways.
Owner of stray tiger cub must pay B1.4m
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/05/2024
» The owner of a tiger cub found wandering around a community in Chachoengsao province last week must pay 1.4 million baht for its long-term care, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Toxic-waste fire victims file complaint against authorities
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/04/2024
» About 100 people affected by the fire at a hazardous waste storage plant in Rayong province have filed a complaint against the industrial authorities who earlier approved it.
Roaming tiger causes panic
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/02/2024
» A young tiger that wandered into a village, causing panic, was captured on Monday night and taken for medical treatment before it is released back into the jungle.
Iranian Muay Thai fighter killed in Phuket accident
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/01/2024
» Muay Thai fighter Fariyar Aminipour has died in Phuket, according to his gym in Thailand.
PM wants action on PM2.5
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/12/2023
» Bangkok is facing a critical surge in PM2.5, and the government says it is trying to fix it.