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House fire kills family of five in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/01/2026
» A family of five was killed after fire destroyed their house in Chiang Mai on Wednesday night.
2 Thais among 179 dead in plane crash in South Korea
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/12/2024
» Two Thai nationals were among the 175 passengers, as well as six crew members, on board the airliner that crashed on Sunday at South Korea's Muan International Airport, South Korea's Transport Ministry said.
Japan law to punish cyclists for phone use, riding drunk takes effect
R May, Published on 01/11/2024
» TOKYO: A revised Japanese traffic law took effect on Friday, introducing prison terms and fines for cyclists who use their mobile phones or ride while under the influence of alcohol.
Dept issues warning on kratom drinks
R May, Published on 02/05/2024
» The Department of Medical Sciences has warned against overconsumption of kratom-mixed beverages, saying the drink may contain a higher level of mitragynine than the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recommendation.
Booze tax cuts approved to boost tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/01/2024
» The cabinet has approved tax cuts on alcoholic beverages, with wine prices set to fall significantly, in order to boost tourism.
Buildings collapse in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/10/2022
» Two two-storey buildings were damaged when one subsided and collapsed onto the other, in rain-soaked Phuket late on Thursday night.
Top cop's son crashes Porsche into motorcycle, rider killed
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/03/2022
» A man was killed when a sports car driven by the son of a former deputy national police chief crashed into his motorcycle early Saturday, police said.
Oil spill heads for Koh Samet
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2022
» An oil spill flowing towards Koh Samet is hitting the island's tourism as operators could face many cancellations, as happened with a previous spill at Ao Phrao in July 2013.
Currency speculation pressures baht
R May, Published on 21/10/2021
» Foreign investors have been heavily speculating on the baht, weakening the local currency.