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  • Thailand NewsHeartbroken Irish mum honours ‘special son’ lost in Thailand

    Heartbroken Irish mum honours ‘special son’ lost in Thailand

    The mother of a young Irishman paid tribute to her “special son” who died last week while scuba diving in Thailand. The heartbroken mother is now trying to repatriate the body of her beloved 21 year old son from County Clare, whose life was tragically cut short in Koh Tao. Robert “Robby” Kinlan, died unexpectedly on January 9 while on…

  • Pattaya NewsIrishman denies involvement in Thai girlfriend’s death in Pattaya

    Irishman denies involvement in Thai girlfriend’s death in Pattaya

    An Irishman denied any knowledge of his Thai girlfriend’s death after reportedly staying with her body for three days in an apartment in Pattaya before other residents noticed the unpleasant odour. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were called to the five-storey apartment in Banglamung district, Pattaya, to investigate the mysterious death of 45 year old Thai woman Duangta. Police, accompanied…

  • Thailand NewsIrish footballer fights for his life after bike crash in Thailand

    Irish footballer fights for his life after bike crash in Thailand

    An Irish footballer from Cork, in the Republic of Ireland, is battling for his life after a catastrophic cycling accident in Thailand. The horrific crash on Saturday, July 13, left the Tramore Athletic Football Club goalkeeper with severe injuries, prompting an outpouring of support that has raised over 46,000 euros (around 1 million baht) in just hours. Rushed to Phuket…

  • Thailand NewsFormer UVF terrorist engaged to Thai bride 50 years his junior

    Former UVF terrorist engaged to Thai bride 50 years his junior

    An infamous Irish terrorist revealed his engagement to a Thai bride half a century younger. Gormy McMullan, a prime suspect in the Loughinisland massacre, announced his upcoming nuptials to Thai national Bannapon Nuch Jathasan on social media, igniting a storm of reactions. “I have decided she is my main one now.” The 71 year old murder suspect proudly declared in…

  • Thailand NewsIrishman dies on Thai holiday just before godson’s birthday

    Irishman dies on Thai holiday just before godson’s birthday

    An Irishman’s dream holiday in Thailand turned into a nightmare after he tragically died just days before he was due to return home for his godson’s birthday. Damien Melarkey had been enjoying nearly four weeks in the picturesque Southeast Asian country when he suddenly passed away, only a day before his flight home. Melarkey’s brother Brian revealed that Damien died…

  • Crime NewsLuck of the Thai-landed: Irish mobster dodges law with escape to Thailand

    Luck of the Thai-landed: Irish mobster dodges law with escape to Thailand

    An Irish mobster has fled to Thailand in an attempt to evade the long reach of the law in his Emerald Isle homeland. The mobster, along with his brother, swiftly departed from Ireland after authorities cracked down on their illegal drug trafficking operation. While one brother is reportedly holed up in Dubai, the other has sought refuge in the Land…