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491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel
Published on 19/11/2025
» Chinese airlines have recorded about 491,000 cancellations of tickets to Japan since Saturday after Beijing advised citizens to avoid travelling there amid a diplomatic spat, according to an aviation analyst.
Thai influencer sparks backlash dancing shirtless on car roof in Japan
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/11/2025
» A Thai influencer with 6.4 million Facebook followers has been accused of inappropriate behaviour after he posted a video of himself dancing shirtless on the roof of a car at a popular tourist viewpoint in Japan on Monday.
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.
Thailand to review stiff fines in new booze law
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/11/2025
» A Thai government committee overseeing alcohol policy will meet on Thursday to review new rules that impose harsh fines for drinking during times when sales are prohibited, the government said on Tuesday.
Drinkers face steep fines under new alcohol rules
Published on 10/11/2025
» People in Thailand enjoying an afternoon drink risk large fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control rules that strengthen enforcement.
British woman arrested for teaching ‘sacred sexuality’ yoga
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/11/2025
» A British woman was arrested on Koh Phangan while teaching tantric yoga and "sacred sexuality" and charged with working illegally.
Raid on Chiang Mai luxury villa finds 20 Chinese scammers
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/10/2025
» Twenty Chinese people were arrested at a luxury pool villa in Chiang Mai on Thursday, suspected of operating scams targeting compatriots in China.
Brothel shut after minors discovered
Published on 24/10/2025
» CHANTHABURI: A brothel in Khlung district that was found to be employing girls under the age of 18 has been shut down following a raid early yesterday, according to the police.
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Phangan
Published on 23/10/2025
» SURAT THANI: Police have raided a large Russian-owned vehicle rental company on Koh Phangan, seizing hundreds of motorcycles and cars and making seven arrests.
Chinese man injured after falling from Pattaya hotel
Published on 20/10/2025
» PATTAYA: A Chinese man was injured after accidentally falling from the third floor of a hotel early Sunday morning.