Suspect behind murder of South Korean tourist in Pattaya arrested
On Saturday, Thai police officials discovered the victim’s body inside a black plastic container filled with cement in a reservoir in Pattaya.
Thailand to tighten border control amid Myanmar conflict: PM Srettha
PM Srettha said he had received reports from regional army commanders with proposals for closing points and checkpoints, along with the existing measures for border protection.
Severe solar storms could affect GPS services in Thailand, says space agency
The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency added that the current solar storm is the strongest in 20 years.
Thai city’s marijuana growers fret over unsold stock, change in government policy
As the second anniversary of the decriminalisation of ganja approaches on June 9, members of a community enterprise growing marijuana in Sakon Nakhon said that things had not…
PM Srettha clamps down on cannabis for recreational use
The PM tasked the Justice Ministry, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, and the Narcotics Suppression Bureau to work together to arrest drug dealers and seize their assets…
Thailand to re-criminalise cannabis as PM vows to get tough on drugs
The moves come despite the rapid growth of a domestic retail sector for marijuana, with tens of thousands of shops and businesses springing up in Thailand in the past two years in…
Plans for Thai maid to inherit $3.7 million in assets from French boss hit a snag
The plan was put on hold when authorities found potential legal breaches after scrutinising the shareholding structure of her boss’ company GVNE, reported Bangkok Post.
Almost 3 per day injured on Bangkok sidewalks, most by motorbikes
Officials promised to respond with tighter enforcement of the law against sidewalk riding, which carries penalties of up to one month in jail and/or a maximum fine of 10,000 baht,…
Thailand ties with Brazil in number of sex workers
Thailand has around 250,000 people working in the sex industry, ranking it in 8th place globally, according to the International Union of Sex Workers. China came in first place…
Summer of 2024 has claimed 38 lives in Thailand due to heatstroke
Dr Atthapol Kaewsamrit, deputy director-general of the Health Department, said most heatstroke deaths happened to labourers working outdoors, the elderly, people with…