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RSF warns Chinese influence is putting pressure on Thailand’s media freedom
BANGKOK, Thailand – A new report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has raised concerns about growing Chinese influence over Thailand’s media landscape, warning that...
Pattaya City Expats Club learns how the right sunglasses protect your...
PATTAYA, Thailand - Sunglasses should do more than look stylish—they should provide verified protection from ultraviolet radiation, ophthalmologist Dr. Bunyaporn “Mo” Chandra-Chamnong told the...
Pickup driver escapes injury after youths throw ping-pong bomb in Pattaya...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A pickup truck driver escaped injury after a group of youths on motorcycles allegedly threw a homemade ping-pong bomb at his...
Thai influencer arrested over gambling links hidden behind 18+ live show...
KHON KAEN, Thailand – Cyber police arrest influencer over gambling links disguised as 18+ live show
Cyber police have arrested a 23-year-old female influencer in...
Thailand urges families to prepare for emergencies, not panic-buy supplies
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is encouraging households to keep reasonable supplies of food, drinking water and essential items for emergencies, stressing that preparedness is...
Phuket tops New Year 2027 airfares as CAAT advises passengers to...
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) says affordable domestic flight tickets remain available for the 2027 New Year holiday, but...
Thai stocks fall 2.16% as global technology sell-off hits chipmakers
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s stock market fell sharply, closing at 1,365.70 points on November 7, down 32.29 points or 2.16%, with trading value of...
German tourist reports two women stole €1,000, gold and passport from...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A German tourist reported losing cash, gold jewelry and his passport after two transgender women allegedly stole his belongings while he...
Thailand plans tougher EV tax rules tied to local production and...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Finance Ministry is preparing a major overhaul of excise tax rules for electric vehicles (EVs), linking tax rates more closely...
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Bulgarian tourist left homeless in Pattaya gets help to fly home
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Tourist Police assisted a Bulgarian tourist who had been left without accommodation and was staying near a mosque, coordinating with...
Life jackets could save lives on Pattaya’s busy Koh Larn boat routes
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Tourist Police assisted tourists boarding boats for Koh Larn on November 9, helping passengers put on life jackets and reminding...
Thailand eases alcohol sales ban for licensed venues on Buddhist holidays
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand has revised its regulations on alcohol sales during major Buddhist holidays, allowing certain establishments, including licensed entertainment venues, hotels and...
Thailand faces daily cyberattacks with hackers using AI to find system weaknesses
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is facing daily cyberattacks targeting government agencies, banks and public utilities, with attackers increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify...
Thai rice exports to ASEAN surge 109% in first nine months of 2026
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government is expanding agricultural export markets and boosting support for farmers' incomes after Thai rice exports to ASEAN countries rose...