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Russian DJ busted selling drugs on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/03/2026
» A Russian working as a DJ on Koh Phangan has been arrested on a charge of selling drugs to foreign tourists after buying them on the Telegram messaging application.
Floating market hit with overpriced omelette complaint
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/01/2026
» A plain omelette costing 400 baht and other dishes featuring sky-high prices at a restaurant in the famous Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi have become the target of tourist complaints.
Drug trafficker killed in Chiang Mai shootout
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/12/2025
» One drug trafficker was shot dead and another escaped during a clash with police in Mae Ai district of Chiang Mai province on Monday night, after which at least 2 million methamphetamine pills were found in their car.
Foreigner accused of cheating in B30,000 eating challenges
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/12/2025
» A popular curry restaurant has claimed that a foreigner who pocketed 10,000 and 20,000 baht after completing two food eating challenges was later found to have cheated.
Five most-ordered delivery dishes in Thailand in 2025
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/12/2025
» A local food delivery application has listed the top five dishes ordered in Thailand this year.
Thai airport tax to rise more than 50% for international flights
R May, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Civil Aviation Board has approved a 53% increase in the passenger service charge for outbound passengers on international flights.
‘Buy here, or don’t get back on the bus,’ tour group told
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/10/2025
» A Chinese tour guide has been recorded forcing a group of Chinese tourists travelling in Thailand to purchase goods at a store he recommended, or they would not be allowed back on the bus.
Thai Students Earn Global, National Recognition for RiceSense
Published on 06/10/2025
» Two Thai high school students have brought pride to the nation after their invention was honoured internationally and nationally within the same month.
Two arrested after B3.4m robbery at mall car park
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/07/2025
» Police have arrested two of seven suspects in connection with a 3.4-million-baht robbery at a Bangkok shopping mall, where cash was taken from the victims during a bogus cryptocurrency exchange meeting.
Diner refuses to pay VAT, causes scene at restaurant
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/06/2025
» A customer refused to pay the 21 baht VAT on the bill at a ramen restaurant in a Bangkok petrol station and tried to storm out without paying - only to be stopped by other diners.