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Thailand and Cambodia truce begins
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/07/2025
» Thailand and Cambodia's leaders agreed to an "unconditional" ceasefire on Monday, after five days of combat along their border that has killed at least 36 people.
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.
Foreign influencer blasted for loud music on Bangkok MRT
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2025
» A foreign influencer has been criticised after posting a video of himself dragging a loudspeaker and playing music at high volume inside a moving MRT train in Bangkok, prompting fellow passengers to shout at him in protest.
Cold spell ‘to last until mid-February’
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2025
» Cold weather in Thailand will last until mid-February as a result of the La Nina phenomenon, and this summer will not be as hot as previous years, experts say.
Attempt to smuggle gorilla to Thailand fails
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thai authorities on Wednesday raided a company in Nakhon Pathom that has been linked to an unsuccessful attempt to smuggle a gorilla into the country.
Flood alert for parts of Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/10/2024
» City Hall on Monday warned people living along the Chao Phraya River in areas with no permanent barriers to prepare for flooding next week.
Bangkok safe from floods, PM says
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has reassured the public that Bangkok will not be hit by floods, as the current volume of rainwater is lower than it was in 2011, when a major flood occurred.
Downtown Chiang Mai flooded as Ping River overflows
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/09/2024
» The Ping River has overflowed, flooding downtown areas in Chiang Mai late on Tuesday night.
Flood alert for Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/09/2024
» People living along the riverside in Chiang Mai are being strongly advised to move their belongings, including vehicles, to high ground as the Ping River is rising rapidly and expected to flood into the city on Tuesday night.
Foreign ownership ‘could mean more illegal hotels’
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/08/2024
» Hotel operators are concerned about changes to foreign ownership rules for real estate because they believe it could lead to more illegal hotels in Thailand.