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Police investigate parasailing incident in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2026
» Police and maritime officials have launched an investigation into a parasailing incident off Phuket's Kamala beach in which a tow rope snapped mid-air, sending a tourist into the sea. The tourist survived without serious injury.
Pratunam flyover to close until February
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/04/2026
» The busy Pratunam flyover on Phetchaburi Road will close from Friday at 10pm until next February to allow for the construction of an underground section of the Orange Line MRT.
Pattaya policeman charged after Walking Street murder
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/04/2026
» A police investigator was arrested and charged with murder after the owner of a cannabis shop was shot dead during a drunken argument near Pattaya's Walking Street in the early hours of Sunday.
Cat unfairly blamed for 7-hour train delay
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2026
» A cat that was not enjoying the ride has become the target of some online criticism after a southbound train arrived at its final destination seven hours late.
Chinese man arrested at Bangkok airport after in-flight thefts
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2026
» A Chinese man has been apprehended after emerging from an aircraft for allegedly stealing money on a flight to Bangkok from Vientiane, authorities said on Tuesday.
Petrol stations may be closed overnight
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/04/2026
» Petrol stations may be ordered to close from 10pm to 5am after Songkran, to help conserve fuel, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul warned on Tuesday.
Thailand plans mandatory accident insurance for foreign visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/04/2026
» Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.
Undertaker brings coffin to pump after refused fuel
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» An undertaker whose request to fill three containers with fuel was refused later returned to the pump with a coffin and its dead occupant, to prove he was not stockpiling diesel.
Long queues continue for fuel
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/03/2026
» Motorists, farmers and truck drivers in Buri Ram continued to queue at petrol stations on Thursday despite another 6‑baht price hike, saying they have no choice but to refuel to sustain their livelihoods.
Diesel shortages hit provinces, pumps dry
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» Fuel shortages, particularly diesel, have intensified across several provinces, with long queues forming at petrol stations, supplies running out within hours and motorists left waiting without certainty of refuelling.