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Filipino food influencer dies after eating ‘devil crab’

Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2026

» A Filipino woman who gained online fame for videos of her unusual eating habits has died after consuming a highly poisonous “devil crab” for a social media video.

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Foreign women arrested in Pattaya prostitution sweep

Gary Boyle, Published on 31/12/2025

» Eight women from Africa and Central Asia have been arrested for soliciting for purposes of prostitution along Pattaya beach.

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Thai airports tighten passenger screening, watch for foreign mercenaries

Published on 15/12/2025

» Thai airports have been ordered to strictly screen all Cambodians entering Thailand under the visa-free scheme and to also tighten checks against foreign mercenaries entering the country, amid the conflict at the border.

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Foreigners linked to scams arrested

R May, Published on 09/12/2025

» Fourteen South Korean and three Chinese suspects linked to a major transnational call centre syndicate operated by South Koreans have been arrested.

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PM: No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand

Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2025

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Chinese President Xi Jinping was pleased with Thailand’s stance against legalising casinos, and the Chinese government will encourage more Chinese tourists to visit the country.

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Asia’s Next Generation of Leaders

Published on 12/09/2025

» The ASEAN-China-India Youth Leadership Summit (ACIYLS), now in its third year, is back to empower youth across Asia to tackle some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges, focusing this year on United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities and SDG 13 – Climate Action.

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Thai universities attracting foreign students

Gary Boyle, Published on 14/08/2025

» Chulalongkorn University, Thailand's oldest university, is becoming more international as it welcomes an increasing number of foreign students every year.

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Bangkok's Song Wat Road targeted as new tourist hotspot

Gary Boyle, Published on 13/08/2025

» The Commerce Ministry plans to promote Song Wat Road as a new Bangkok landmark.

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Passenger service charge at Thai airports may go up

Gary Boyle, Published on 25/07/2025

» The Transport Ministry has told Airports of Thailand (AoT) to explore the possibility of raising the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for departing passengers at six major airports under its supervision.

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Cannabis becoming a turn-off for Phuket tourism

Gary Boyle, Published on 20/06/2025

» Businesses in Phuket say widespread use of cannabis on the southern tourist island — home to 1,500 weed shops — has started to have a negative impact on tourism in Thailand.