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French cultural awards held for first time in Thailand
News, Published on 06/03/2026
» The Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français Association, with support from the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, held the Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français 2026 ceremony at Alliance Française Bangkok on Wednesday, marking the first time the awards have been presented outside France.
Car-pawning scams broken up
News, Online Reporters, Published on 21/08/2025
» Police have made seven arrests in two separate cases in which people desperate for money were persuaded to pawn their cars, after which the scammers sold them off in Thailand and abroad. The damages exceeded 100 million baht.
Car found burnt out in southern Thailand
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 06/07/2025
» NARATHIWAT – A parked car without an owner was found destroyed by fire in Rueso district of this southern Thai province on Saturday night, with an investigation underway into whether the vehicle was used as a car bomb.
High-end tourists to help meet B500bn revenue goal
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/10/2024
» Phuket is planning to increase its tourism revenue to 500 billion baht in the second half of this year through policies that focus on high-end tourists.
Rough start for 'new chinatown'
News, Patapee Ruangsri and Jo Ya Hsiung, Published on 20/08/2023
» A parallel Chinese society has grown up in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district as the number of Chinese expats has increased, deepening the reputation of Huai Khwang as the second Yaowarat, or Bangkok's new Chinatown.
Returning elephants to the wild
News, Jo Ya Hsiung, Published on 03/08/2023
» Throughout history, elephants have held a revered place in the country's way of life and traditional beliefs, and have become symbolic of Thailand. Through their strength and intelligence for various purposes, including warfare, transport and supporting heavy labour, they have contributed significantly to the country.
Herbal medicine a worthy alternative
News, Jo Ya Hsiung, Published on 31/07/2023
» Crisis has turned into opportunity for Thai traditional medicine (TTM) as it has made wider inroads into the treatment of patients following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Forum discusses limits of AI
News, Jo Ya Hsiung, Published on 03/07/2023
» Artificial intelligence (AI) can be both an opportunity and a threat but it can never duplicate social media users and become self-aware, a forum was told.
British expat completes charity walk from Pattaya to Phuket
News, Jo Ya Hsiung, Published on 13/06/2023
» A 1,000-kilometre walk may seem daunting, but not for James Lee Valentine. He is living proof that having a sense of charity and resolve and experience can make a great difference to people's lives.
2 abducted Chinese rescued
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/04/2023
» Officers from Bang Phong Phang police station rescued a Chinese man who had been abducted -- with the kidnappers demanding a ransom of 1.8 million baht -- from a hotel in Sathorn on Tuesday. Three of the 11 suspects were arrested.