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Chinese tourist killed on zebra crossing
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/03/2024
» A Chinese tourist was killed after being hit by a speeding pickup truck on a zebra crossing in Samut Prakan province on Friday night, the first day he arrived in Thailand.
Suspect in murder of ex-ambassador fled to Myanmar
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/10/2023
» A young Myanmar man wanted for the murder of former ambassador Vichit Vichitmarn, stabbed to death at his Chatuchak home, fled Thailand the next day, crossing the border into Myanmar in Chiang Rai province.
Pita declares six-party coalition
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/05/2023
» Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat announced on Monday the formation of a planned coalition government with a total of 309 MPs and himself as prime minister.
All 560,000 travel scheme rooms booked
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/03/2023
» All of 560,000 room nights in the government's hotel subsidy programme for domestic tourists were booked within four days.
Monitor lizards not for meatball factory, say police
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/03/2023
» Many live monitor lizards and turtles as well as wildlife carcasses seized during a recent raid in Suphan Buri province were not used for making meatballs or fish balls, police said on Thursday.
Airport testing shows Covid numbers on arrival 'very low'
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/01/2023
» Five international travellers who arrived in the kingdom in the past two weeks tested positive for Covid-19, while 300-400 departing travellers, including Thais, were infected with the virus, according to health authorities.
Chinese heading to Phuket, Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/01/2023
» Both Chiang Mai and Phuket are expecting to see a significant rise in air travel on direct flights from China from Jan 18, according to local airport authorities.
Prayut to welcome 10 millionth arrival of 2022
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will be present at Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday to welcome this year's 10 millionth visitor.
Man in underpants arrested for stealing Banana phones
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/07/2022
» A male burglar who wore only underpants while stealing mobile phones from Banana IT stores late at night, and gave many away to homeless people, was put through a crime scene re-enactment on Wednesday - but police made sure he was fully clothed.
Weed warning from Singapore, S Korea
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/06/2022
» Thai embassies in South Korea and Singapore have warned travellers from Thailand not to bring cannabis-based products or cannabis extracts with them. Otherwise, they may face a jail term or even the death penalty.