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Oil spill cleanup underway after cargo ship sinks near Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/02/2026
» Marine authorities are rushing to remove the oil spill from the Andaman Sea after the sinking of a Panama‑flagged cargo ship about 3 miles off Laem Phromthep in Phuket on Saturday while en route from Malaysia to Bangladesh.
'Don't touch if you have no money' vendor's stall shut down
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/11/2025
» A viral social media video filmed at Chatuchak's Red Building market has resulted in the ending of a vendor's lease over a confrontation with a customer.
Cops beef up checks on foreigners on isles
R May, Published on 22/10/2025
» SURAT THANI: The Royal Thai Police has intensified checks on foreigners on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan following the discovery of multiple legal violations, deputy national police chief Pol Gen Samran Nuanma has announced.
BBC film shows 'dark side' of Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/09/2025
» After a recent BBC documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers and regulation of cannabis.
More bank accounts may be frozen: Bank of Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/09/2025
» More people could face frozen bank accounts as authorities widen investigations into transfers linked to mule accounts, in an effort to recover money for scam victims, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has warned.
Cannabis becoming a turn-off for Phuket tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/06/2025
» Businesses in Phuket say widespread use of cannabis on the southern tourist island — home to 1,500 weed shops — has started to have a negative impact on tourism in Thailand.
King Power seeks to exit duty-free contract at Thai airports
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/06/2025
» King Power is seeking to end the contract with Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) for its duty-free business at five international airports.
Polish couple busted for nudity on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2025
» A couple from Poland arrested for public nudity on Koh Phangan have told police they were just expressing their love.
Bangkok residents worry about building safety after earthquake
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2025
» A recent survey by Nida Poll has revealed concerns among Bangkok residents about the structural safety of buildings and other issues following the recent earthquake.
Thai cabinet approves casino bill
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/03/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet on Thursday approved a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, as the government looks to attract more tourists and build a major gaming industry.