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Pattaya reins in Walking Street security guards
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/04/2026
» Tourist police have moved to tighten control over private security guards on Pattaya’s Walking Street following online criticism over alleged violence against tourists.
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/04/2026
» Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.
Tourist raped by Phuket van driver she asked for help
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2026
» A 43-year-old van driver was arrested after a Ukrainian woman complained to police she was raped after asking him to share his internet connection with her so she could contact her friend.
Sharp rise in illnesses as air pollution grips Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/04/2026
» Authorities have warned that this year's haze crisis in Chiang Mai is among the most severe in recent years, with pollution-related illnesses more than doubling. More than 1.6 million vulnerable people across 11 provinces have been affected.
Woman drives car into Bangkok convenience store, injures 8
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/04/2026
» A 57-year-old woman drove her car into a convenience store in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, on Tuesday night, injuring eight people, including herself.
Heat index could hit 60°C in early April
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/03/2026
» The heat index could soar to a dangerous 60 degrees Celsius in early April.
Govt's visa-free policy 'too easy'
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» The 60-day visa-free entry policy, which was intended to boost tourism recovery, is now under review as authorities weigh its economic benefits against security concerns.
Two Thai students killed in hit-and-run near Miami Beach
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/03/2026
» Two Thais have died after being hit by a car while crossing a road near Miami Beach in the United States, with police arresting a suspect believed to have been intoxicated during the incident.
Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2026
» Concerned by a drop in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.
Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving at least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.