25 Test Positive for Drugs in Raid of Secret Bangkok Bar
BANGKOK — A secretive Bangkok bar was busted early Wednesday morning for operating after hours, a raid in which 25 revelers tested positive for illegal drug use.
Popular Turkish Ice Cream Seller Among Eight Arrested on Khaosan Road
Immigration officials, while inspecting foreign nationals illegally working in Bangkok's nighttime tourist areas, discovered a Turkish national with a tourist visa selling popular Turkish ice cream.
Post-Earthquake: 10 Questions on Thailand’s Shaken High-Rise Market
Following a strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, the shaking of which reached Bangkok, a city where there are many high-rise buildings, including mid-rise buildings of 8 stories and skyscrapers of 40-50 stories
Elderly Saleng Driver Kicked Unconscious in Din Daeng
BANGKOK — A man was charged with assault Wednesday night for kicking an 82-year-old garbage picker senseless earlier this week.
Bubble Bursts: Aviation Chief Balks at Virus Travel Zones
BANGKOK — The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand on Wednesday postponed the much publicized proposal to allow foreign tourists to visit the country during the pandemic without having to go through quarantine.
‘Big Bikes’ May be Slapped With 18% Tax, Gov’t Source Says
BANGKOK — A proposed tax hike on buyers of high-powered sports motorcycles will soon be submitted to the Cabinet for consideration for its larger carbon footprint, a source said.
Masseurs Petition Gov’t for Reopening as Pandemic Eases
BANGKOK — A group of massage parlor operators on Monday urged the government to allow their businesses to reopen, citing a severe hardship many of them are facing.
Baskin Robbins Exits From Thailand’s Market
Baskin Robbins ceased all business in Thailand after the ice cream seller was reduced from 10 to 4 outlets at the end of 2022....
TikToker says most Thai locals are rude for not speaking English or using translation...
BANGKOK — Social media influencer Farah Shams, who has more than 2.4 million followers on TikTok, has sparked controversy after posting a video criticising...
Koh Tao Tourist’s Drowning Ruled as Accident
KOH TAO — Police said Thursday no foul play in the death of a foreign tourist whose body was found in the sea off Koh Tao earlier this week.
