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Thai woman arrested in sex scandal that saw nine monks expelled

Wilawan Emsawat allegedly seduced and blackmailed several Buddhist monks to rake in large payments worth millions of euros over three years.

16/07/2025

Travel News

Thailand delays tourism fee as visitor numbers fall short

The €7.50 fee is earmarked for travel insurance and projects that improve tourism infrastructure.

15/07/2025

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Thailand’s star baby hippo Moo Deng celebrates her first birthday

A Thai zoo has thrown a four-day celebration for its internet-famous pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, who has become a global internet sensation.

10/07/2025

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Thailand’s PM suspended over probe into leaked 'uncle' phone call

Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension raises the possibility of renewed instability in Thailand, a still fragile democracy that has suffered several similar bouts of uncertainty.

01/07/2025

Health news

Thailand bans sales of cannabis without a prescription

The shift comes amid a rift between former coalition partners in the Thai government.

26/06/2025

Thailand

Thailand vows to tighten control of cannabis as smuggling cases soar

Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis in 2022, which has boosted the country's tourism industry and spawned thousands of shops.

21/05/2025

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Thai tycoon and engineers charged in fatal Bangkok building collapse

The building, meant to house Thailand’s State Audit Office, was the only structure in the Southeast Asian country to collapse in the quake in neighbouring Myanmar, killing 92 people.

16/05/2025

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Officials end search at Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed after quake

The high-rise building, meant to be the new office for the State Audit Office, was the only building in Bangkok that collapsed following the 28 March earthquake in Myanmar.

13/05/2025

Travel News

What is Thailand’s new digital arrival card and who has to fill it in?

Thailand expects 39 million travellers to visit in 2025.

30/04/2025

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Thai police plane crashes into sea, killing all six on board

Police say they don't know why the plane crashed but are gathering data from the aircraft's black box.

25/04/2025

Thailand

Thai-Chinese company denies ignoring safety after skyscraper collapse

The collapse sparked questions about the enforcement of construction safety and the state-run Chinese contractor, China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group, leading to the arrest Saturday of its Chinese executive in Thailand.

21/04/2025

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Thai Buddhist splashed with water as new year festival starts

Locals, tourists and others visited the Wat Arun temple in the capital Bangkok to pour water on Buddha images in an act that symbolises cleansing, reverence and good fortune.

14/04/2025

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US academic faces years in Thai jail for allegedly insulting monarchy

Paul Chambers, a political science lecturer at Thailand's Naresuan University, rejects the charges.

09/04/2025

Travel News

Thailand travel advice after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar

European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the area and with upcoming trips.

31/03/2025

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Powerful earthquake in Myanmar rocked Thailand capital Bangkok

Videos capturing the moments of Friday's powerful earthquake in Myanmar, which sent strong tremors through Bangkok, show buildings shaking, water spilling from rooftop pools, and residents rushing to evacuate.

28/03/2025

Travel News

Thailand plans to cut visa-free stays for foreign tourists to 30 days

An increasing number of foreigners are engaging in illicit jobs or business activities while claiming to be visiting for tourism purposes.

18/03/2025

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Cobra Gold 2024: Multinational forces unite in military drills

Thai and South Korean marines, backed by US aircraft, stormed a Thai beach in the annual Cobra Gold military exercise.

03/03/2025

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Thailand criticised for deporting at least 40 Uyghurs to China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move 'runs counter to the Thai people's longstanding tradition of protection for the most vulnerable'.

28/02/2025

Destinations

Where was The White Lotus season 3 filmed?

Follow in the footsteps of The White Lotus cast and experience Thailand’s pristine beaches, lush jungles, and buzzing cities.

19/02/2025

Moments

Thailand’s elephant camps are changing. Here’s how you could help

Travel is evolving into a force for good as more and more people choose regenerative tourism.

12/02/2025

Thailand

Five Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza finally return home

About 30,000 Thais were working in Israel when the war started, according to the Thai Foreign Ministry, the vast majority in agriculture.

09/02/2025

Culture news

In pictures: LGBTQ couples in Thailand celebrate equal marriage rights

Thailand has become the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage, with hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples registering their marriages under the new Marriage Equality Act.

23/01/2025

Travel News

Thailand gambles on casinos to bring in more visitors

Thailand's Cabinet has approved a draft bill that seeks to legalise casinos in a bid to boost tourism and the economy.

14/01/2025

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Huge waves, strong winds batter Thailand`s southern coastal province

Severe storms and high tides have hit Thailand's southern coastal provinces, causing widespread damage to homes, resorts, and disrupting travel.

13/01/2025

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Candlelight vigil in Thailand on tsunami's 20th anniversary

Crowds gathered as they took part in a candlelight vigil on Thursday in the Thai village of Ban Nam Khem to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami hit the region in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters.

26/12/2024

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Buddha’s tooth relic arrives in Bangkok to honour King’s birthday

A relic of Buddha's tooth was brought to Bangkok on Wednesday in a procession with 2,000 participants. The sacred relic, flown from Lingguang Temple in Beijing, is being displayed to celebrate King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday and will remain on display for 73 days.

04/12/2024