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Russian DJ busted selling drugs on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/03/2026
» A Russian working as a DJ on Koh Phangan has been arrested on a charge of selling drugs to foreign tourists after buying them on the Telegram messaging application.
No entertainment event ban, Anutin says
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the government has imposed no ban on private celebrations or entertainment events following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Fireball lights up night sky over several provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/08/2025
» A fireball streaked across the night sky, accompanied by a loud explosion, over several provinces of Thailand early Monday morning, causing confusion and concern among residents.
Shooting at southern Thai festival leaves 2 dead
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/07/2025
» A second victim has died from injuries sustained in a shooting rampage at a festival in Nakhon Si Thammarat province late Tuesday night.
City to limit pet numbers
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/02/2025
» A city regulation aimed at tackling stray animals goes into effect in about a year, which will impose a limit on how many pets an owner can keep.
Empowering Youth: Ada Tieanworn’s Mission for Spinal Health
Published on 10/01/2025
» In a heartwarming tale of ingenuity and dedication, 16-year-old Phoonseeraah (Ada) Tieanworn has turned her school holiday into a nationwide movement. Fresh from Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut, USA, Ada spearheaded a groundbreaking series of events aimed at empowering Thai youth with critical health knowledge. Her journey, marked by passion and innovation, has reached over 900 students across nine schools in Bangkok, all empowered with the life-changing potential of the ScolioBuddy App.
Bangkok bans New Year fireworks in all but 14 spots
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/12/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) has issued a ban on fireworks, floating lanterns and related items to celebrate the New Year countdown without permission.
Israelis in Thailand urged to be vigilant
R May, Published on 13/11/2024
» Israeli authorities have advised their nationals to remain vigilant following reports they might be targeted during the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan this coming Friday.
Pattaya welcomes 12m-plus visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/08/2024
» Pattaya welcomed more than 12 million tourists in the first six months of this year, a million more than in 2023, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Trump survives assassination attempt
Published on 15/07/2024
» Former US president Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday in an incident described as an assassination attempt.