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Buildings encroaching on Phuket's Hat Nui being demolished

PHUKET - About 400 local officials descended on Hat Nui in tambon Karon, Mueang district, on Monday to dismantle buildings encroaching on the shore.

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Third body from sunken trawler recovered in Trat

TRAT - The body of a third crew member of a fishing boat that capsized off the coast of this eastern province more than a week ago has been found floating in the Gulf of Thailand, with two crew still unaccounted for and believed dead.

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Blue flames after dark: The remarkable story behind Kawah Ijen, Indonesia's famous blue-fire volcano

After sunset, the Kawah Ijen volcano reveals a mesmerizing display of electric-blue flames ignited by burning sulphur gases, captivating many adventurers eager to witness this rarity. The volcano boasts the world's largest acidic crater lake and miners manually extract vibrant yellow sulphur from its perilous depths every day. These incredible…

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All Bangkok nightspots to undergo safety checks

City officials will inspect about 1,100 entertainment venues in the capital over the next 60 days to ensure they comply with public safety regulations, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said.

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Paii at The House on Sathorn welcomes new Head Chef and new menu

Set within the storied walls of The House on Sathorn, Paii has long been a destination where heritage and cuisine intertwine. Now, the restaurant enters an exciting new chapter with the appointment of chef Sarocha “Bua” Rajatanawin as Head Chef, unveiling a refreshed menu that celebrates premium seafood, bold Thai…

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Fast train to nowhere

Undeterred by several problems in building a high-speed rail system linking three airports, the government vows to push ahead and continue to draw investments to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Bluport Hua Hin adjusts to emphasise family

Bluport Hua Hin Resort Mall is repositioning itself to attract more families and local visitors by expanding its lifestyle, sports and entertainment offerings, aiming to raise occupancy to 97% next year from 80%.

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Workers digging beneath a 1,300-year-old reclining Buddha in Thailand uncovered 33 ancient gold, silver and bronze treasures

What began as a routine drainage project at an ancient Thai temple quickly turned into one of the country's most remarkable archaeological discoveries in recent years. While installing an underground drainage system beneath a 1,300-year-old reclining Buddha statue, workers unexpectedly uncovered a ceramic container filled with 33 gold, silver and…

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Missing disabled daughter may be victim of romance scam

NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A 26-year-old woman with an intellectual disability is missing from Baan Thep Nimit in Khon Buri district, tambon Tabaek Ban, and her family believes she was lured away and is appealing for public help to find her.

Bangkok Post

Hotel head chef seen assaulting inept intern

PHUKET - A head chef was seen slapping a 20-year-old intern's head, striking her arm with a spatula and forcing her to eat undercooked rice in front of other workers in security camera footage from inside a hotel kitchen in Patong.

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The case of the fancy lampposts

Over the years in Thailand we have become familiar with tales of malfeasance involving such unlikely items as parliament clocks, school pianos, kindergarten toys, illegal onions and even disappearing cows. Then, a dozen years ago along came a new one …the humble lamppost.

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Laos defends handling of tainted-alcohol deaths

Authorities in Laos said on Saturday they could not determine blame or cause of death in 2024 of six tourists previously linked to methanol-tainted alcohol because their families had refused to allow autopsies.

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Inbound Prachadhipok Road to reopen on Sunday

Three inbound lanes of Prachadhipok Road from Wong Wian Yai towards the Ban Khaek intersection will be reopened from 6am on Sunday after inspections found no further ground subsidence linked to water seepage into a Purple Line subway tunnel.

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‘Secret pub’ in Huai Khwang disguised as gaming shop

Bangkok police and narcotics control officials have raided a clandestine entertainment venue in Huai Khwang district that operated behind the facade of a gaming shop, arresting 11 suspects and seizing various types of drugs and vape products.

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Vendors struggle despite aid plan

The Commerce Ministry's proposed 40-baht khao kaeng scheme was intended to ease living costs. Instead, it has exposed a simple reality in markets across Thailand: many vendors are already selling meals at that price without government support.

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Ajahn Jayasaro becomes first foreign-born Somdet

His Majesty the King has promoted Ajahn Jayasaro, a renowned British-born monk and disciple of the late Luang Por Chah, one of the most revered figures of the Thai forest tradition, to the rank of Somdet Phra Ratchakhana, making him the first foreign-born monk in Thai history to receive the…

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Norwegian implicated in Thai boxing camp sex scandal dies

An 80-year-old Norwegian man who financially supported a Muay Thai boxing camp in Rayong and was accused of sexually abusing boys there died two days before police raided the camp and arrested its supervisor, authorities said on Thursday.

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Two students rescued from kidnap-extortion scammers

Two university students were rescued in Pathum Thani on Wednesday after being tricked by a scam gang into isolating themselves at a resort and staging scenes to extort money from their parents.

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Border ceasefire is still not peace

The December 2025 ceasefire, agreed by the Cambodian and Thai governments to stop fighting along their land border, appears to be holding. While a ceasefire is welcome, it is no substitute for real peace. Real peace would allow the borders to open and trade, travel, and tourism to resume. I…

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Three tourism stimulus schemes await approval

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is planning to propose three tourism stimulus projects worth 2.45 billion baht, aiming to generate 56 billion baht in economic value through a domestic travel co-payment scheme, domestic flight discounts and international flight subsidies.

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Pitfalls of patronage in public sector recruitment

Win Thanaphatcharaphokin built a reputation as a self-made success story, rising from humble beginnings to influential positions across government agencies, state enterprises and academia.

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Bali’s 1,000-year-old rice fields once worked as a giant water system. Now 6,500 hectares have vanished and locals are buying water

Bali's historic subak irrigation system is under pressure from tourism expansion. Thousands of hectares of rice fields have disappeared, impacting water availability. Increased demand from tourism facilities strains groundwater resources significantly. This loss threatens the subak system and ecological balance on the island. Preserving these terraces is crucial for water…

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Chinese freight truckers told to obey Thai rules

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has stepped up enforcement measures against Chinese cross-border freight trucks found operating outside their authorised routes, warning that any future violations will result in immediate interception, orders to return to approved routes and legal action.

The Times of India

The hidden island paradise in the middle of Africa's largest lake: Uganda's Ssese Islands

The Ssese Islands in Uganda provide a serene alternative to the usual wildlife tourism scene. With gorgeous sandy shores and quaint fishing communities, these islands offer visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature walks and local customs, far away from crowded resorts. Recent upgrades in ferry services and accommodation…

Bangkok Post

New taste tinglers for your palate

Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening, a drink launch, or a new nightclub. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste…

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