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BANGKOK -A Thailand Court on Friday formally dismissed a legal challenge filed by a prominent Chinese journalist. The legal challenge directly centered on his prolonged and highly controversial detention inside a Bangkok immigration facility. This decisive ruling arrived just one day after Thai authorities initiated formal legal proceedings to extradite him. Human rights advocates are […]

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OCT

Vegtable Prices Soar as Vegan Festival Kicks Off in Thailand

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – The price of vegtables are soaring as Thailand gears up for its annual Vegetarian Festival. The massive cultural event runs from October 10 to 18, drawing large crowds across the entire country. However, eager consumers are facing a sudden surge in fresh produce costs as the religious celebrations approach. Heavy flooding in major […]

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OCT

Comparing 2011 and 2026: Thailand’s Two Great Floods

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

Is Thailand facing a repeat of the 2011 floods? The comparison matters, but the two events aren’t on equal footing yet: 2011 was a months-long national disaster that affected more than 13 million people, while the 2026 flood episode is still unfolding and its reported figures remain dated snapshots, not final totals. To judge how […]

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OCT

Floods in Thailand Still Affect 1,149,285 Homes in 27 Provinces

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Severe flooding continues to disrupt life across Thailand, leaving over 1.14 million households struggling with high water levels. The crisis currently spans 27 provinces and the capital city of Bangkok, causing widespread damage and displacing numerous communities. Authorities are working quickly to manage the ongoing disaster while conducting damage assessments in areas where […]

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OCT

Unpaid Hospital Bills Spur Thailand’s New 450-Baht Entry Fee

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has officially backed a proposed 450-baht fee for foreign tourists. Officials state that a significant portion of this revenue will directly fund health insurance. This strategic move aims to reduce the healthcare system’s massive exposure to unpaid medical bills. Consequently, the new travel levy could protect local hospitals […]

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OCT

Cyber Police Smash Huge Online Gambling Ring

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Cyber police recently launched a massive crackdown on illegal online gambling operations across the country. To combat digital crime, officers raided two key locations in Chonburi province earlier this week. The strategic police raids targeted three major websites generating massive illegal profits across the country. Authorities found these networks handled over 200 million […]

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OCT

Tragedy at Tak Waterfall: Man Plunges to His Death

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

TAK – A tragic event unfolded at Pha Charoen Waterfall National Park in Tak province in Western Thailand on October 6. Local authorities and rescue teams rushed to the popular Pa Wai waterfall after receiving an urgent call. A visitor had plunged into a deep, treacherous sinkhole located just near the nature path. The 50-meter-deep […]

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OCT

Thousands of Pigs Drown After Central Thailand Farm Flooded

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A devastating flood in Prachin Buri, Thailand, has claimed the lives of over 2,000 pigs. The tragedy highlights the mounting livestock losses across the country as floodwaters continue to destroy farms. Farmers are struggling to cope with the sudden disaster that left their animals completely stranded. Water levels rose quickly, trapping the pigs […]

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OCT

Loan Scam Leads to Mother and Two Daughters Suicide

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A devastating discovery unfolded in Pathum Thani on Tuesday. A single mother and her two young daughters were found dead inside their rented apartment. Authorities suspect the heartbreaking incident was driven by severe financial stress from a loan scam. The factory worker recently fell victim to a fraudulent online loan application. Inside the […]

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OCT

Elderly Care Home Claims Spark Social Media Outrage

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Authorities in Thailand have officially launched an investigation into a local elderly care home facility. The sudden move comes after several deeply troubling allegations regarding elder care surfaced online earlier this week. People of social media and local residents are expressing outrage and demanding quick answers from regional health officials. The facility, which […]

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