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Thailand scores poorly in corruption ranking
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2026
» The government has said it will act after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Two Israelis arrested with fake US dollars on Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/10/2025
» Two Israeli men were arrested with fake US dollar bills totalling US$5,653 after they exchanged some of them for Thai baht at Samui airport.
Influencer explains dispute over B4,000 crab omelette
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2025
» Popular YouTuber PEACHII has explained in further detail how she was billed 4,000 baht for a crab omelette priced at 1,500 baht on the menu at a famous Michelin-starred restaurant in Bangkok.
Influencer shocked by B4,000 omelette
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/08/2025
» A London-based Thai influencer has gone viral with a complaint about a high extra charge that was not on the menu at Bangkok’s most famous street-food restaurant, the Michelin-starred Raan Jay Fai.
Indian man arrested in Pattaya over fake bank slip
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/08/2025
» Pattaya police have arrested an Indian national accused of using a forged bank transfer slip to pay a large food and drinks bill at a well-known Indian pub on Walking Street.
Thailand to withdraw casino bill
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/07/2025
» The government will withdraw a controversial bill to legalise casinos from parliament following public opposition and a recent political turmoil.
Diner refuses to pay VAT, causes scene at restaurant
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/06/2025
» A customer refused to pay the 21 baht VAT on the bill at a ramen restaurant in a Bangkok petrol station and tried to storm out without paying - only to be stopped by other diners.
Foreigners accidentally pay B22,000 for coffee
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/06/2025
» Two foreigners accidentally paid more than 22,000 baht for two coffees at a cafe in Nakhon Ratchasima province and left without realising it, but the story ended happily.
Thai cabinet approves casino bill
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/03/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet on Thursday approved a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, as the government looks to attract more tourists and build a major gaming industry.
Thailand moves to ease curbs on alcohol
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/03/2025
» The Thai House of Representatives has voted to ease restrictions on alcohol sales and advertising to help tourism.