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Phi Phi Island facing drought
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/05/2024
» Locals on Phi Phi Island have not had enough fresh water for their needs for over two months, leading to the consideration of temporary closures of some business operations if the dry spell continues.
Motorcyclist dies after falling down drain
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/05/2024
» A motorcyclist died on Monday after falling into a drainage system inside the Mahai Sawan underpass in Bangkok's Thon Buri district on Sunday, according to local police.
World’s 4th worst smog level in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/05/2024
» Most provinces in the North were covered with dangerous red-coded levels of PM2.5 on Monday morning, with Chiang Mai rated the city with the fourth worst air pollution in the world.
American arrested for theft, assault in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/05/2024
» An American man accused of assaulting a Thai woman and stealing her cash and valuables last month was arrested in Phuket on Friday, police said.
Man dies after falling into well in Lat Phrao
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/05/2024
» A man died after falling into a 15-metre-deep tube well on a road divider in Bangkok's Lat Phrao district on Friday.
Summer storms likely from Friday to Tuesday
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/05/2024
» Summer storms are expected from Friday through Tuesday, according to the Meteorological Department.
Air quality in Chiang Mai worsens
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2024
» The air quality in Chiang Mai has continued to deteriorate over the past several days due to wildfires spreading in the province, according to local authorities.
Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2024
» The Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for a deadly heat wave.
VAT on postal imports sent starts in May
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Customs Department will start collecting of value-added tax (VAT) for imported goods sent through postal services, regardless of the value of the goods, starting in May.
Drunk taxi driver kills policeman
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/04/2024
» A drunk cab driver crashed his car into a policeman overseeing a charity running event in Bang Khen district early Sunday morning. The officer later died at hospital.