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Thailand scores poorly in corruption ranking
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2026
» The government has said it will act after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Summer coming late, but it'll be a scorcher
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thailand is forecast to enter a hotter‑than‑usual summer later this month, with peak temperatures in some northern provinces likely to climb beyond 42°C, according to the Meteorological Department.
Five foreigners arrested on Phangan during crackdown
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/12/2025
» Immigration police and local authorities on Monday arrested five foreign nationals in a crackdown on illegal business operations on Koh Phangan.
No foreign guides, govt warns
R May, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Labour Ministry has warned that tour guiding is a profession strictly reserved for Thai nationals, and that foreigners working as guides will face legal action or deportation.
Teen Author’s Investment Book Hits Global Charts
Published on 21/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 20, 2025 —At just 16 years old, Phoonseeraah “Ada” Tieanworn has achieved what many aspiring authors only dream of: turning her book into a best-seller. My Papa Taught Me to Invest soared to No. 1 on Amazon.com’s New Releases Chart in Morals & Responsibility in June 2025, and climbed to No. 3 in “Teen & Young Adult Business & Economics” within days of release.
Wild elephant goes shopping in Khao Yai
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/06/2025
» A large wild elephant from Khao Yai National Park wandered beyond its usual path and into a local shop in Pak Chong district on Monday, startling the owners and damaging shelves as it searched for food.
Missing teenager found dead
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/05/2025
» The search for missing 17-year-old "Nong Namtan" has ended in a tragedy with her family on Saturday confirming the girl's death.
Teen Author Turns Rice into Climate Education
Published on 09/04/2025
» Amid the atmosphere of the 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), one voice stood out — that of a 17-year-old who introduced a fresh perspective on rice through a bilingual children’s book.
Empowering Youth: Ada Tieanworn’s Mission for Spinal Health
Published on 10/01/2025
» In a heartwarming tale of ingenuity and dedication, 16-year-old Phoonseeraah (Ada) Tieanworn has turned her school holiday into a nationwide movement. Fresh from Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut, USA, Ada spearheaded a groundbreaking series of events aimed at empowering Thai youth with critical health knowledge. Her journey, marked by passion and innovation, has reached over 900 students across nine schools in Bangkok, all empowered with the life-changing potential of the ScolioBuddy App.
Pattaya nightclub raided, 39 patrons busted for drug use
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/01/2025
» Police raided a nightclub on Pattaya's Walking Street early Sunday morning for staying open beyond legal operating hours and found traces of drug abuse among customers.