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Tourism associations ask for less police corruption
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2026
» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, harming the nation's tourism reputation.
‘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.
Drink driving tops list of New Year road violations
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/01/2026
» Over 90% of road traffic violations between Dec 30 and Dec 31, 2025, were linked to alcohol consumption, according to police.
Most Thais 'unaware' of alcohol's health risks
R May, Published on 12/12/2025
» A survey by ThaiHealth found most Thais are unaware that the consumption of alcoholic drinks can increase the risk of cancer, highlighting alcohol's central role in the country's worsening non-communicable diseases (NCDs) crisis.
Phuket targets dodgy cabs
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/11/2025
» Fake taxi registrations are a growing problem on ride-hailing applications, putting Phuket's tourism reputation at risk, officials say.
Phuket lifeguards treating many tourists for jellyfish stings
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/10/2025
» Lifeguards at Patong Beach in Phuket have reported a significant increase in jellyfish stings among tourists.
New Covid-19 strain arrives in Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/10/2025
» Thailand has recorded 33 cases of the new Covid-19 strain XFG so far this year, most of them in Bangkok, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.
Former Thai PM Thaksin seeks royal pardon
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/09/2025
» Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has submitted a petition for a royal pardon for his one-year jail sentence, his lawyer said on Monday.
More bank accounts may be frozen: Bank of Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/09/2025
» More people could face frozen bank accounts as authorities widen investigations into transfers linked to mule accounts, in an effort to recover money for scam victims, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has warned.
Court rules Thaksin must serve one year in jail
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/09/2025
» Thailand's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in prison.