Bangkok Air Pollution Forces School Closures as PM2.5 Levels Spike
Bangkok is facing a serious air quality crisis, with air pollution prompting the closure of over 350 schools, marking the highest number of closures in five years. As PM2.5 levels…
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Thailand Court Approves Detention for Suspect in Cambodian Politician’s Death
A Thai court has approved a 12-day detention order for Ekkalak Paenoi, a man suspected of murdering Cambodian opposition politician Lim Kimya. The shooting occurred in Bangkok, raising serious concerns…
Thailand Cabinet Approves Bill to Legalise Gambling and Boost Tourism, Says PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra
BANGKOK — In a move that’s got tongues wagging, Thailand’s cabinet has formally approved a draft bill aimed at legalising gambling, particularly within large-scale entertainment complexes. This significant decision, announced…
Arrest Made in Hitman Case of Lim Kimya: The Shocking Killing of Cambodian Opposition Figure
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the Cambodian opposition community, a former Cambodian lawmaker Lim Kimya was shot dead in a crowded area of Bangkok on 7…
Tragic Death of Spanish Tourist at Thai Elephant Sanctuary Raises Concerns
A Spanish tourist met a tragic fate while visiting an elephant sanctuary in Thailand, highlighting the risks associated with animal interactions in tourism. On 6 January 2024, Blanca Ojanguren García,…
Myanmar Junta’s Election Plans Under Scrutiny at Regional Talks in Bangkok
BANGKOK: Myanmar’s ruling junta is facing intense scrutiny as it prepares to discuss its controversial election plans amid ongoing civil unrest. This week, Thailand is hosting regional meetings involving Myanmar’s…
Tragic Deaths of Singaporeans in Malaysia and Thailand Raise Concerns
This past week, two Singaporeans tragically lost their lives in separate incidents while abroad, stirring conversations about safety while travelling. Motorcycle Crash in Malaysia A 21-year-old Singaporean woman died in…
Tragic Death of Singaporean Man Lee Mun Tuck in Phuket Massage Incident
A 52-year-old Singaporean, Mr Lee Mun Tuck, tragically passed away after a massage at Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand, on 7 December 2024. The incident has drawn attention due to…
Samut Prakan’s Viral Bus Stop: Seat or Street?
In a surprising turn of events, a bus stop renovation in Samut Prakan, Thailand, has become the talk of the town—thanks to a contractor’s rather unconventional oversight. Commuters are baffled…
Thai Tycoon Boon Vanasin Flees to China After Alleged S$293 Million Investment Scam
BANGKOK – The Thai police are on the lookout for Boon Vanasin, a prominent hospital tycoon, believed to have fled to China following allegations of a massive investment scam totalling…
Thailand’s Constitutional Court Clears Thaksin Shinawatra and Pheu Thai from Legal Challenges
In a significant turn of events, Thailand’s Constitutional Court dismissed a petition aimed at curbing the influence of Thaksin Shinawatra over the ruling Pheu Thai party, offering a measure of…
Tragedy Strikes: Four Thai Nationals Killed in Israeli Rocket Fire
In a heartbreaking turn of events, four Thai nationals lost their lives due to rocket fire from Lebanon, near the town of Metula in northern Israel. This incident, which occurred…
Calls for Justice as 20 Years Pass Since Tak Bai Massacre in Thailand
NARATHIWAT, Thailand — On the somber anniversary of the Tak Bai massacre, families and survivors gathered to remember the tragic deaths of 78 individuals who suffocated in army trucks after…