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Locals support Koh Chang bridge plan
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) on Monday began public hearings on four possible routes for the proposed bridge from the mainland to Trat's popular Koh Chang island.
'Quiet' bus passenger had died
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/08/2024
» A passenger on an overnight bus from Bangkok to Hat Yai was shocked to discover the silent passenger in the next seat was dead.
Chinese gang hunted for B70m robbery
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/08/2024
» Police are hunting for four Chinese nationals who broke into a luxury house in Pathum Thani and forced their Chinese victim to transfer $2 million (70 million baht) in digital money to them.
Passenger injured taking video from train
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/08/2024
» A passenger leaning outside a door on a moving train and recording social media content was hit by a pole while travelling between stations in southern Thailand.
Thailand changes Olympic uniforms after criticism
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/07/2024
» The National Olympic Committee of Thailand will replace the controversial outfits worn by Thai athletes used for the 2024 Summer Olympics' opening ceremony.
PM defends Thai Olympic uniforms
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has defended the new uniform for Thai athletes in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
Russian arrested for running motorcycle rental on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/07/2024
» A Russian man arrested for running a motorcycle rental business on the tourist island of Koh Phangan was also found to have overstayed his visa, say police.
Airports can sell alcohol on Buddhist holy days
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/07/2024
» All six main international airports will be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages on five major Buddhist holy days to boost spending by travellers and promote tourism.
Singer performs in swarm of bugs
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/07/2024
» A singer proved his professionalism when he was surrounded by a swarm of flying insects during his performance at a concert in Buri Ram late last month.
PM ‘will consider’ easing booze sale rule
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2024
» The government has promised to consider lifting the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to help restaurant operators who say the poor economy is starting to hurt them.