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Thai citizenship-for-sale ring busted in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/01/2026
» Six officials have been arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly falsifying permanent residency documents to grant Thai nationality to foreigners, mostly Chinese.
How much do Thai monks earn per month?
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/07/2025
» Buddhist monks in Thailand receive monthly food allowances which vary according to their rank, reflecting a centuries-old tradition that continues today.
Thaksin asks Naomi Campbell to help turn Thais into supermodels
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/01/2025
» Supermodel Naomi Campbell will visit Thailand next month to offer advice to Thaksin Shinawatra on his idea to groom Thais to be models, the former Thai prime minister has said.
PM faces legal challenges after controversial speech
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/11/2023
» Opponents of Srettha Thavisin say the prime minister could face serious legal problems after apparently referring to his party MPs' influences on police promotion - problems that could even include removal from the premiership.
Pheu Thai brings 6 parties into alliance
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party has brought six more political parties into its alliance to form a coalition government, lifting the total number of House seats in the group to 238.
Thai football chiefs apologise after fighting
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/05/2023
» Thai football bosses apologised and vowed to investigate on Wednesday after their Southeast Asian Games men's final against Indonesia saw two mass brawls and four red cards.
Immigration top brass 'took bribes' for triad visas
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/12/2022
» Three former division commanders of the Immigration Bureau (IB) have taken bribes for approving visas for more than 3,325 Chinese nationals, according to former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit.
BMA to increase festival security
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/11/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to tighten safety measures at public areas during this year's Loy Krathong festival.
Cannabis banned in universities
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/06/2022
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has banned the sale of food and drinks with cannabis as an ingredient as well as use of the plant for recreational purposes on the premises of universities and agencies under the ministry.
Two deaths, 279 more Covid-19 cases
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/01/2021
» Thailand reported two more Covid-19 deaths and 279 new infections amid worries the trend will continue as more people are travelling during the New Year holiday.