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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.
Bangkok residents worry about building safety after earthquake
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2025
» A recent survey by Nida Poll has revealed concerns among Bangkok residents about the structural safety of buildings and other issues following the recent earthquake.
Accused German dental clinic assailant arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/03/2025
» A German man accused of assaulting several dentists has been arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Thailand's heat index reaches danger levels
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/03/2025
» Temperatures are rising as the hot season settles in and health authorities are warning people to stay out of the sun if possible with the heat index having already hit the orange "dangerous to health" level.
Russian arrested on Phangan after complaints about his behaviour
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/03/2025
» A Russian man has been arrested and charged with working illegally and drug use after other tourists visiting Phangan island complained about his behaviour.
Flood warning for Greater Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/10/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department is warning people along waterways in the lower Chao Phraya River basin, including those in Greater Bangkok, of possible flooding due to deluges from the North, heavy rains and high seas later this month.
School bus driver charged
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/10/2024
» Police have pressed four charges against the driver of the bus that burst into flames, killing a least 20 students and three teachers in Pathum Thani on Tuesday.
49 flooding 'danger' spots named in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2024
» Old Phuket town is among 49 places deemed vulnerable to flash floods or landslides in Phuket, the Mineral Resources Department said on Tuesday.
Three die in family toilet
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/08/2024
» Police have warned of the danger of mixing sulphuric acid and caustic soda to clean a clogged pipe, after three people died in a small toilet at a family home in Chon Buri.
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.