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‘Ong Bak’ star reportedly battling cancer
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thai action movie star Tony Jaa has been receiving treatment for gallbladder cancer, according to local media outlets.
158 blacktip reef sharks spotted in Maya Bay
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/07/2025
» Thai marine researchers have reported a remarkable sighting of 158 blacktip reef sharks off the coast of Krabi.
American caught passing 'movie dollars' in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/06/2025
» An American tourist was held for passing counterfeit banknotes after he tried to exchange US dollars stamped “For Motion Picture Use Only” at a currency exchange booth in Pattaya.
UK retirees endure legal ‘nightmare’ in Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/03/2025
» Two British retirees who were badly beaten by neighbours after a property dispute in Hua Hin have been fined after being charged with assault for defending themselves.
Jurassic World approved in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/02/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved a project to build Jurassic World, a new Bangkok-based attraction featuring animatronic dinosaurs, to promote tourism.
2 more Chinese nationals missing near Thai-Myanmar border
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/01/2025
» Thai police were launching an investigation into the disappearance of two more Chinese nationals – a male model and a woman - after their relatives sought help.
Qantas apologises for showing film with nudity on flight
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/10/2024
» Australian airline Qantas is apologising after a recent flight from Sydney to Tokyo featured an R-rated movie shown on every screen.
Woman bitten by snake in cinema seeks more damages
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/09/2024
» A woman who was bitten by a snake in a movie theatre two months ago has turned down an offer of additional compensation from the cinema operator, which has already paid her hospital costs.
Thai teen designs new Red Bull F1 livery
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/07/2024
» A 16-year-old Thai schoolboy designed the new livery for the Red Bull team's Formula One cars competing in the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit in England.
U-Tapao, Pattaya, Bangkok in race to host F1
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/06/2024
» Thailand has not ruled out Bangkok and Pattaya as cities to host Formula 1 as the country seeks to bring the high-speed race to the kingdom to promote sports tourism.