Chinese tourist criticised for sitting atop Chiang Mai ancient city wall
CHIANG MAI — 13 August 2026, locals criticised the behaviour of a Chinese female tourist after she was spotted sitting with her legs dangling...
Indian tourist injured after jet ski accident at Patong Beach
PHUKET — 12 August 2026, A 24-year-old Indian tourist was injured after falling in a jet ski accident at Patong Beach, with rescuers later...
Pattaya bay tightens rules for tour boats over safety concerns
PATTAYA — Pattaya City is stepping up efforts to regulate restaurant boats, tourist vessels, squid-fishing rafts and squid-fishing café boats in Pattaya Bay as...
Thai temple’s ban on women sparks global equality debate
CHIANG MAI — 21 July 2026, Wat Sri Suphan, also known as the Silver Temple in Chiang Mai, has sparked widespread online debate after...
Foreign tourists trade punches in Patong’s Soi Bangla
PHUKET — A group of foreign tourists were caught on video trading punches in Phuket’s famous Soi Bangla in Patong early on July 22,...
Indian tourist and Chiang Mai rider settle fare dispute with police
CHIANG MAI — 19 July 2026, A dispute between an Indian tourist and a ride-hailing driver in Chiang Mai has sparked online discussion after...
Taiwan extends visa-free entry for Thai travelers through July 2027
Taiwan has extended its trial visa-free entry program for Thai passport holders by another year, allowing Thais to travel to the self-ruled island without...
SRT launches Bangkok-Ayutthaya commuter rail service
BANGKOK — 17 July 2026, The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will launch its new air-conditioned suburban rail service, SRT BANGKOK CONNEX (BNEX), linking...
Phuket cracks down on illegal jet skis, fines 23 operators
PHUKET — 16 July 2026, the Phuket Regional Marine Office has intensified its crackdown on illegal jet ski operations, seizing 23 vessels and imposing...
Chiang Mai karaoke bar refunds British tourists after 150,000-baht bill dispute
CHIANG MAI — 14 July 2026, A karaoke bar in Chiang Mai has agreed to fully refund nearly 150,000 baht (4470.94 USD) to two...
