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Vietnamese men caught growing weed
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/12/2025
» Police have arrested three Vietnamese nationals at an illegal cannabis cultivation warehouse in Bangkok, seizing more than 1,600 plants with an estimated value of nearly two million baht.
Passenger charge raised at six Thai airports
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Department of Airports has announced an increase in the passenger service charge — commonly known as “airport tax” — for outbound passengers at six regional airports in Thailand.
Nine die in Suphan Buri fireworks blast
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/07/2025
» A fireworks explosion killed nine people and injured another in Suphan Buri late Wednesday morning.
Minister sorry for spelling errors
Published on 07/07/2025
» New Deputy Education Minister Asst Prof Rinthipond Varinvatchararoj has admitted to Thai spelling errors in at least one of her social media posts, pledging to improve and become a role model for young people.
Woman gets electric shock from parking ticket machine
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/06/2025
» A woman has spoken out after suffering an electric shock from an automated parking ticket machine at a popular shopping mall, which saw her in and out of hospital for several days and unable to work.
Illegal entertainment venue for migrant workers raided, 'war weapons' found
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2025
» Small amounts of illicit drugs and war weapons were found when authorities raided an illegal entertainment complex catering to Myanmar workers in Samut Sakhon province.
Police arrest 13 for selling coke in Nana
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/01/2025
» Thirteen people were arrested in Bangkok over the weekend for selling illegal drugs to tourists along Sukhumvit Road.
Facial recognition for all flight passengers starts December
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/11/2024
» Facial recognition services at six major airports will be expanded to include passengers on international flights starting Dec 1, according to Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT).
Suspension of TM6 form for travellers extended
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/10/2024
» Use of TM6 immigration forms will remain suspended until April 30 next year while the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system -- which could include a tourism fee -- is being developed, officials say.
African countries want answers over old rice sale
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Foreign Ministry will meet with diplomats from African countries to address concerns following reports that Thailand plans to sell 15,000 tonnes of 10-year-old rice to their countries.