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Thai drivers rarely honk. Here’s why
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/06/2025
» Many foreigners living in Thailand are surprised by how quiet local roads are — especially considering the country’s famously heavy traffic. Despite the frequent congestion, loud horn honking is rare.
Chinese-made elephant pants face import ban
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Customs Department has been told to ban Chinese imports of elephant-patterned pants as the pattern's copyright has now been registered, the Commerce Ministry said on Monday.
Tangmo's mum forgives, accepts B30m
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/03/2022
» The mother of drowned actress Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong has said she forgives the owner of the speedboat allegedly involved in the incident leading to her daughter's death, after he offered 30 million baht as compensation.
PM denies clinging to power
R May, Published on 22/11/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has denied criticism he wants to cling to power to see the government's 20-year-national strategy through to the end.
Lockdown possible
R May, Published on 08/07/2021
» Another lockdown may be considered to slow the spread of Covid-19 if new cases continue to surge, National Security Council secretary-general Natthapol Nakpanich has said.
TEST YOURSELF: Not just 'tall, light and skinny'
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/11/2020
» A Hong Kong model is promoting all skin tones and sizes
TEST YOURSELF: Pride on the screen
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2020
» For Pride Month, check out some LGBTI characters in films and series in Thailand and beyond
TEST YOURSELF: Game on
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/12/2019
» Meet Thailand’s e-sport hopeful at the 30th SEA Games
Facial recognition check-ins in works
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/10/2019
» A Transport Ministry committee is studying a request by Thai AirAsia to use a flight check-in system with facial recognition sensors, said Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam.
Thai Airways staff cautioned after selfies with Thanathorn
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/07/2019
» Thai Airways International president Sumeth Damrongchaitham has reminded staff of the national airline's political impartiality in the wake of online selfies posted by flight attendants posing with Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroonruangkit.