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- Expats
Richard Barrow is dusting off his luggage in case he can’t renew visa
Yesterday, Richard Barrow, a popular British blogger and school employee…
- Thailand News
Remaining Songkran holidays set for September, without the water fights
The Cabinet has approved a proposal from culture minister Itthipol…
- Thailand News
Man presumed dead comes back to life while being sent for autopsy
A man, presumed dead after his family found him unconscious,…
- Politics News
Prominent social activist speaks out in defence of student protesters
A leading academic and social critic has spoken out in…
- Crime News
Chief of police takes the reins in revived “Boss” investigation
The Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police is taking over…
- Bangkok News
At least 76 homes evacuated in Bangkok blaze
A fire at a two-storey apartment building in the Khlong…
- Covid-19 News
Aviation Authority monitoring global Covid situation, no re-opening of Thai skies yet
While the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand gave the green…
- Northern Thailand News
British embassy in Thailand issues advice over student demonstrations
The British Embassy has issued travel advice that applies to…
- Events
Happy birthday to Her Majesty Queen Mother Sirikit
Thailand celebrates Mother’s Day and the birthday of the Queen…
- Covid-19 News
A Covid-19 vaccine “within 6 months”
Countries around the world are battling to be first out…
- Chiang Mai News
Thai cooking blogger in hot water after burying a chicken alive to force-feed it coconut milk
YouTuber Sahawat Chopchingchai, aka Momm Tanaddak, is being investigated by…
- Politics News
Leave the monarchy alone – Thai Minister warns protesters
Protest peacefully, but keep the Thai monarchy out of it…
- Covid-19 News
Global cases of Covid-19 top 20 million
While Thailand has recorded no new case of Covid-19 in…
- Thailand News
Elderly drivers may need to take test in order to keep licence
A damning World Health Organisation says Thailand’s roads continue to…
- Covid-19 News
Covid-19 update: 15 new imported cases, no new deaths (August 7)
In the biggest jump in weeks, perhaps months, the Centre…
- Thailand News
Trump decries “Thighland’s” unfair trade practices
OPINION Gaffe-prone US President Donald Trump, recently mocked for his…
- Economy News
Thailand’s GDP forecast to fall up to 9% this year
Thailand’s GDP is set to fall 7-9%, year-on-year, according to…
- Covid-19 News
No current plans to extend list of foreigners allowed back into Thailand
There is no immediate plan to extend the list of…
- Transport News
Nok Air blames some of its losses on MPs who don’t show up for flights
Part of Nok Air’s current losses are being blamed on…
- Covid-19 News
Senator questions the admission of US troops during state of emergency
A Thai senator is questioning the need for US troops…
- Pattaya News
107 kilograms of cannabis seized, 3 arrested in Chon Buri drugs bust
Police in Chon Buri have carried out a large drug…
- Northern Thailand News
Floods cut off the main road between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
Heavy downpours since the weekend have caused flooding in the…
- Koh Samui News
4 people still missing from the Koh Samui ferry sinking
Rescue workers and recovery teams are still searching for 4…
- Covid-19 News
New categories of foreigners allowed back into Thailand from tomorrow
Today Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for Covid-19…
- Tourism News
Phuket may be chosen as test case in phased re-opening to foreign tourists
As the Tourism Authority of Thailand considers how the country…
- Covid-19 News
State schools told not to fully re-open until the CCSA gives permission
The Office of Basic Education Commission has ordered public schools…
- Economy News
Banks get tough on loan criteria as economic effects of Covid-19 worsen
The Covid-19 crisis has had a devastating effect on the…
- Bangkok News
Facebook post from Bangkok restaurateur shows the power of social media
A Bangkok restaurateur has been left surprised by the power…
- Covid-19 News
Health officials highlight “second wave” risk posed by migrant workers
Following on the Thai government’s announcement that it will grant…
- Covid-19 News
Worldwide Covid-19 Recovery Index puts Thailand at No. 1
Thailand takes the top spot for its recovery efforts against…
