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Phuket Airport defends ban on activating ride-hailing apps
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/03/2026
» Phuket International Airport has defended newly installed signs barring drivers from waiting or activating ride‑hailing apps in front of the terminal, following criticism on social media that they restrict passengers’ transport options.
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.
Drinkers face steep fines under new alcohol rules
Published on 10/11/2025
» People in Thailand enjoying an afternoon drink risk large fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control rules that strengthen enforcement.
Brothel shut after minors discovered
R May, Published on 24/10/2025
» CHANTHABURI: A brothel in Khlung district that was found to be employing girls under the age of 18 has been shut down following a raid early yesterday, according to the police.
Regular metro fares to resume as 20-baht cap ends
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/09/2025
» Operators of Bangkok's suburban Red and Purple metro lines are preparing to revert fares to standard rates from Oct 1, as the previous government's 20-baht fare cap policy ends.
Woman gets electric shock from parking ticket machine
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/06/2025
» A woman has spoken out after suffering an electric shock from an automated parking ticket machine at a popular shopping mall, which saw her in and out of hospital for several days and unable to work.
Foreign women arrested for prostitution on Soi Nana
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/05/2025
» Fifteen women of four nationalities were arrested for alleged prostitution in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area during a late-night police raid.
Fire destroys part of Chiang Mai’s Dhara Dhevi hotel
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2025
» A fire destroyed the spa building of the Lanna-style Dhara Dhevi Hotel in Chiang Mai early Wednesday morning. There were no casualties.
Koh Samui ferry ends ban on electric vehicles
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/02/2025
» The operator of ferries between mainland Surat Thani and Koh Samui will resume accepting electric vehicles (EVs) starting Tuesday, ending a three-month ban due to safety concerns.
Bangkok ranked 2nd best city
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/02/2025
» Bangkok has been ranked second after the South African city of Cape Town in Time Out magazine's 50 Best Cities in the World 2025 list.