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Smog to persist for a week
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/01/2026
» Toxic haze continued to blanket Bangkok and large parts of the country, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exceeding safe limits in 45 provinces nationwide, authorities said, warning that unhealthy air conditions could persist until Jan 23.
Social media ban for kids?
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/01/2026
» Australia notched up a world first last December when it imposed a nationwide social media ban on users under 16 through the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill. The law prohibits them from holding accounts on major platforms including TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Threads.
Trat tourism rebounds as security stabilises
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 22/12/2025
» Trat: The tourism sector in Thailand's eastern border province of Trat is gradually regaining confidence following reassurances from security officials.
Ex-MP faulted in land case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found former Pheu Thai MP Jirapong Songwatcharaporn in serious violation of ethics over his holding of Sor Por Kor land while serving as an MP.
Russian busted with QR stickers touting drugs
News, Online Reporters, Published on 06/11/2025
» A Russian man who was seen applying QR code stickers advertising illegal drugs for sale on street poles in Phuket has been arrested after fleeing to Koh Samui.
Israeli armed-robbery fugitive arrested on Koh Samui
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/11/2025
» SURAT THANI - Police arrested an Israeli man accused of the armed robbery of a house in Israel as he was boarding a flight at Koh Samui international airport.
Two Thai cities added in Unesco creative city list
News, Online Reporters, Published on 01/11/2025
» Two Thai provinces – Nan in the North and Songkhla in the South - have been recognised as new members of Unesco Creative Cities network (UCCN) of 2025.
Police step up nominee holding cases on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 13/10/2025
» The Royal Thai Police are intensifying investigations into alleged nominee land holdings by foreigners on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in Surat Thani, a practice that may threaten economic security, especially in key tourist areas.
Pickup crashes into trailer in Ayutthaya, driver killed
News, Online Reporters, Published on 06/09/2025
» A pickup truck rammed into a trailer truck in Ayutthaya province on Friday night, killing the 53-year-old pickup driver instantly.
Van plunges off U-turn bridge in Bang Bo, driver seriously injured
News, Online Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» A van plunged off a U-turn bridge in Bang Bo district of Samut Prakan early Tuesday, leaving the driver seriously injured.