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- Health
Mandatory health insurance details for some visas announced this week
Details on the proposed mandatory health insurance requirements for Non-Immigrant…
- Environment News
Thai farmers reluctant to scale down use of ‘toxic’ herbicides
Thai farmers say they oppose the proposed bans on herbicides…
- Environment News
Phuket villager braves the surf to rescue tangled turtle
A local villager in Phuket’s north has risked his own…
- Environment News
Marium, the baby dugong internet star, dies. Plastic found in stomach.
The orphaned female baby dugong, winning the hearts of many…
- Pattaya News
Sattahip drug addict arrested and jailed after threatening wife and children
PHOTO: Pattaya Mail Sattahip police have arrested a person with…
- Events
Habitat Group honoured with ten awards at 2019 PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards
PHOTO: Winners, the Habitat Group lead by CEO, Mr. Chanin…
- Events
You’ve read the social media, now watch the TM30 debate in Bangkok – VIDEO
A panel of Thai and foreign experts and commentators came…
- Crime News
Electronic monitoring bracelet probe told to report back by August 23
The Thai Justice Ministry permanent secretary Wisit Wisitsora-at has set…
- Crime News
Convicted US pedophile caught teaching children at his home in northern Thailand
Immigration police have nabbed a convicted American pedophile in Phayao…
- World News
Air Asia celebrates ASEAN Day with a special Airbus A320
AirAsia introduced a ‘Sustainable ASEAN’ colour-scheme on a new Airbus…
- Road deaths
Thailand aims to reduce road accidents by 50% in 2020
A laudable aim but probably unachievable. Thai transport authorities and…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thai weather man issues rain warnings for south and east
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning to residents…
- South Thailand News
Thai Police Chief admits difficulties in solving last Friday’s bombings
“Suspects had provided some useful information but are still reluctant…
- Expats
Organisers meet with immigration over TM30 petition – full report
(This post, re-published with permission, has been edited by The…
- Phuket News
‘Lady D’ super yacht set adrift after firefighters fail to reach the burning yacht in Phuket
Local Marine officials in Phuket were notified at 8.30am this…
- Northern Thailand News
Three Thai airports being renovated to double passenger volumes
PHOTO: Surat Thani Airport will be doubled in capacity Krabi,…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Tropical storm Wipha causes landslides in Tak
A heavy rainstorm passing through the north has triggered landslides…
- Crime News
South Korean fugitive arrested in Chon Buri, and two other immigration cases
by Jessada Chantharak A 29 year old South Korean man,…
- Thailand News
800 media professionals laid off or contracts unfairly terminated
The National Union of Journalists Thailand says the media situation…
- Northern Thailand News
Thai man sets fire to his Mercedes Benz because Daddy won’t pay bar tab
PHOTOS: Thai Rath What do you do if you run up…
- Thailand News
2,800 small Thai schools facing consolidation
2,800 small Thai schools with fewer than 40 students will…
- Transport News
Minister books meeting to discuss 120 kph speed limits on Thai motorways
PHOTO: Thai Residents The new Thai Transport Minister Saksiam Chidchob…
- Politics News
Thailand and EU prepare for signing of a strategic trade partnership
Thailand and the European Union are ready to sign a…
- Crime News
3 Bangkok students arrested in connection with yesterday’s bomb blasts
Three Bangkok technical students have been arrested this morning (Saturday)…
- Pattaya News
Canadian nuisance arrested in Pattaya for harassing people with his jet ski
PHOTOS: Sanook.com Police were first notified about a foreign man…
- South Thailand News
Ranger patrol targeted with roadside bomb in Pattani, two injured
FILE PHOTO – The southern insurgency has killed more than…
- Crime News
All calm in Bangkok following Friday morning’s spate of explosions
The PM says there will be no special laws enacted…
- Bangkok News
HM the Queen makes her first solo speech at Thai Women’s Day
PHOTOS: The Nation Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana has presided…
- Northern Thailand News
Si Sa Ket province declares dengue emergency
The northeastern province of Si Sa Ket, on the Cambodian…
- South Thailand News
Young Thai caught between a rock and a hard place in Satun
A 20 year old Thai has been rescued from getting…
- Politics News
Thai Navy pushing Cabinet for a second Chinese submarine
The Royal Thai Navy say they want to purchase a…
- World News
Bangkok hosts ASEAN Foreign Ministers meetings from today
The 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting starts today. Representatives from…
