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- 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…
- Northern Thailand News
Three Thai airports being renovated to double passenger volumes
PHOTO: Surat Thani Airport will be doubled in capacity Krabi,…
- Crime News
Ministry probes rented electronic monitoring ankle bracelets from China
The Thai Justice Ministry is investigating the electronic monitoring ankle…
- 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,…
- 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…
- Transport News
Most Thai motorcycle riders don’t wear crash helmets
Only 45% of Thai motorcycle users wear crash helmets, that…
- 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…
- Crime News
Over 2 million meth pills, 83 kilograms of ice seized from a woman in Bangkok
PHOTO: The Nation Police have arrested a woman in Bangkok…
- 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…
- Expats
Expat group petitions Thai immigration to abolish TM30 form
A group of expats, representing foreigners living in Thailand for…
- Tourism News
Lights, camera, blog. TAT reaches out to online millennials.
PHOTO: Where in the World is Nina? With pressure on…
- World News
Xayaburi Dam owners say they’re not responsible for dry Mekong River
PHOTO: The Laotian Times CK Power, operators of the new…
- Crime News
Pattaya police caught extorting son of senior Issan policeman
PHOTO: Daily News Four Pattaya police have been caught out…
- Transport News
Australian pair’s ‘misunderstanding’ puts Phuket Airport taxis and van services in spotlight
When Australians Kate Chipperfield and Lauren Meinties filed their complaint…
- Politics News
Former police chief, turned MP, rails against the PM
PHOTO: Thai PBS Seri Ruam Thai party leader Pol Gen…
