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Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – The first hour at Suvarnabhumi Airport can get frustrating if you’re trying to sort out entry paperwork, phone service, cash, and a ride after a long flight. A little preparation ca
Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – Thailand is currently experiencing a major shift in its commercial and residential real estate landscape. Companies with foreign investment now hold a massive amount of property acr
Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – Thailand’s economic future depends heavily on looking beyond the crowded streets of its primary capital city. The World Bank is now urging the Thai government to fundamentally rethi
Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Jeff Tomas A bowl of noodles can cost less than the drink you buy with it. That makes Thai street food prices easy to underestimate when you’re planning a full day of meals. In 2026, a local market dish
Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Jeff Tomas You walk back to your parking spot in Chiang Rai, and your motorcycle is gone. Before assuming it’s been stolen, you need to check whether it was moved. If it has disappeared, knowing whom to
Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Jeff Tomas A very strong Super El Niño could bring Thailand hotter weather and shifting rainfall, putting pressure on crops and, in turn, food costs. But forecasts signal risk, not a guaranteed rise in
Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – Thailand’s government is taking a tough stance on electric vehicle policies to protect its local industry. The Excise Department is currently planning to issue a new administrative
Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Jeff Tomas If you disturb a hornet nest in Thailand, get away first. Once you’re inside a building or enclosed vehicle, check everyone for stings and serious symptoms. Call Thailand’s medical emergency
NONGPRUE, CHON BURI: Police have searched a rental house near Pattaya believed to be used by three South Korean men after one of them fell into a flooded canal and was swept away, finding two sets of wet clothing that appear to match CCTV i
BANGLAMUNG, Chonburi: September 25th, 2026: Banglamung District Chief Anusak Phiriyamorn on Friday morning inspected flood-risk sites in Khao Mai Kaew after heavy rain triggered flash flooding along canals that straddle the Chon Buri–Rayong
NONG KHAI / PATTAYA area September 25th, 2026: Officials and trainees from the Nong Khai Provincial Center for Potential and Vocational Development of Persons with Disabilities visited the Camillian Foundation for Persons with Disabilities
PATTAYA, Thailand: Firefighters, rescue workers, police, and nearby residents were left with watery eyes and unusually sweet smiles Friday morning after inhaling lingering smoke from a blaze that tore through a two-story house in Pattaya co
PATTAYA: Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngamphichet on Thursday presided over a ceremony honoring 15 city officials who are retiring this year, thanking them for their dedication and lasting contributions to the city. The event was held at the Thap
My friend and I recently went to experience the delights of the brunch that needs to be tried, and honestly, I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. We rolled up to Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya on a lazy Saturday, sun-soaked and h
Taxi apps in Thailand will lose points for giving jobs to drivers without public driving licences, or to vehicles that are not properly registered, from October 1. The Transport Ministry announced the new scorecard system yesterday, Septemb
PATTAYA: The 33rd Amazing Thailand Pattaya Marathon 2026 takes place this weekend, Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th or September, with start and finish at Terminal 21 Pattaya on North Pattaya Road. More than 21,700 runners from 58 coun
PATTAYA: Banglamung District Chief Anusak Phiriyamon and Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngamphichet on Thursday morning inspected flood-hit Pacific Village in North Pattaya and handed out emergency supplies after overnight downpours sent water surg
PATTAYA: A factory worker and a female colleague narrowly escaped injury early Thursday after strong floodwaters swept both of their motorcycles into a canal as they tried to ride home through a flash flood after work. Mr. Ton Yo Lao, 35, a
PATTAYA: Pattaya showcased the growing role of drone technology in emergency response on Thursday with a competition that simulated search-and-rescue missions at sea. The event took place at 4 p.m. on September 24th, 2026, on the beach in f
A health educator in Udon Thani highlighted the risks of teenage pregnancy and reported that the youngest pregnancy recorded in the province involved a nine year old girl and a 13 year old boy. The young pregnancy and unwanted pregnancy iss
The US Secret Service has recognised Phuket police for their investigations into counterfeit US dollars, including two cases involving suspicious banknotes at currency exchange shops. An American delegation presented officers with certifica
A Thai man was injured after being attacked by a wild gaur while picking mushrooms in Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary in Pakham district, Buriram province, on Tuesday, September 22. Wildlife sanctuary chief Somsuan Raksat visited 56 year old vi
A woman has been arrested in Phuket for allegedly pawning off rental cars; police said she obtained around 300,000 baht from two vehicles rented in Phuket and Bangkok before both companies managed to recover their cars. Officers from the Ce
Four drivers convicted of street racing in Bangkok have lost cars worth more than 4 million baht after Don Mueang District Court ordered their confiscation. The drivers also received suspended prison sentences, fines and six-month driving l