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Bangkok student in hospital after 200-squat punishment
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2025
» A Bangkok high school student is being treated in hospital for a serious muscle breakdown after a teacher punished him for late homework submission by making him do 200 squats in a row.
China-only livestreamers busted at Bangkok mall
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2025
» Police have arrested a group of Chinese and Thai nationals who set up a livestreaming operation in a shop at a Bangkok mall to sell unlicensed Thai products exclusively to Chinese people, generating at least 30 million baht per day.
Drug packages burst inside man’s body at Bangkok airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/06/2025
» An Austrian man is in hospital after surgery to remove three drug packages that had burst inside his intestines at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok.
Thailand hopes for direct US flights
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/06/2025
» Thailand will accelerate its efforts to establish direct flight routes between Thailand and the United States, says Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Bangkok minimarts raided for selling unlicensed drugs
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/06/2025
» Five employees were arrested and more than 5,000 unlicensed drugs and herbal products seized during a police-led raid on six Bangkok minimarts, some of which employed migrant workers as pharmacists.
'Dead man' floating in canal makes dramatic recovery
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/06/2025
» Rescue workers called to remove the body of a dead man found floating in a canal received a shock when the corpse suddenly cried, "Help me!".
Chinese visitor's video claims 'special connection' in Immigration
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/06/2025
» Immigration police were hunting down a Chinese visitor who posted a video online claiming a "special connection" that allowed foreigners to work in Thailand without a visa.
Diner refuses to pay VAT, causes scene at restaurant
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/06/2025
» A customer refused to pay the 21 baht VAT on the bill at a ramen restaurant in a Bangkok petrol station and tried to storm out without paying - only to be stopped by other diners.
Thailand's bidet spray - hygienic bathroom culture found in every home
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/06/2025
» Thailand’s approach to personal hygiene after using the toilet has deep cultural roots.
French man arrested in Pattaya denies child-sex charge
Published on 10/06/2025
» A 44-year-old French man has been arrested in Pattaya for allegedly paying for sex with a 13-year-old girl in the northeastern province of Nong Khai.