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Summer coming late, but it'll be a scorcher
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thailand is forecast to enter a hotter‑than‑usual summer later this month, with peak temperatures in some northern provinces likely to climb beyond 42°C, according to the Meteorological Department.
Thai Immigration Bureau dismisses complaints
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/01/2026
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) has dismissed viral complaints about long queues at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, saying officers clear passengers within 30 minutes, even during peak holiday traffic.
New Year’s eve countdown road closures in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/12/2025
» Parts of several major roads in central Bangkok will be temporarily closed on Dec 31 and Jan 1 for the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2026.
Afternoon ban on alcohol sales scrapped
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
Woman with 'tummy ache' gives birth in petrol station toilet
R May, Published on 20/05/2025
» A coffee shop worker who did not know she was pregnant and thought she only had stomach pain gave birth to a baby at a petrol station on Monday.
Suspension of TM6 form for travellers extended
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/10/2024
» Use of TM6 immigration forms will remain suspended until April 30 next year while the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system -- which could include a tourism fee -- is being developed, officials say.
Phuket bans heavy trucks during rush hours
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/06/2024
» All trucks with 10 wheels or more will not be allowed to use roads in Phuket during rush hours on weekdays.
New tech to solve city traffic problem
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/06/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched an automatic traffic-management system on four city roads to improve flow along the routes.
Covid cases, deaths rise after Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/04/2023
» The number of Covid-19 cases and covid-related fatalities soared 150% last week over the previous seven days, following the Songkran celebrations.
Mega-flood 'likely' in the next decade
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/02/2023
» Thailand is likely to suffer from another "mega-flood" similar to 2011 in the next decade, a conference was told on Monday.