UPDATE: Phuket Transgender Thief Sold Stolen Gold Items to a Transgender Friend in...
Patong –
A transgender thief in Patong sold the stolen gold items to a transgender friend in Pattaya.
Our previous story:
A transgender person in Patong was arrested after snatching a gold piece of jewelry from a...
Reader TalkBack Thailand: Should Foreign Tour Guides Be Allowed to Legally Work in Thailand?
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The following is our regular feature in which we ask our readers a news topical question and get their insight and opinions. We then share their feedback about a week later and pick a...
UPDATE: Three Foreign Customers in Patong Child Sexual Exploitation Case Arrested, Three Escape
Patong –
Three foreign customers have been arrested while three other foreign customers have escaped in a child sexual exploitation case in Patong.
Our previous story:
An illegal bar on Bangla Road in Patong was raided uncovering...
TAT launches ‘Vijitr’ lighting extravaganza in Nakhon Si Thammarat and other regions
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Taking place between April and June 2023, the events promote meaningful travel experiences and the nationwide drive towards more sustainable tourism.
Bangkok, 20 April, 2023 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the...
Kradan Island in Trang With The World’s Best Beach Will Be Temporarily Closed
Trang –
Kradan Island in Trang which has the world's best beach as voted by a popular travel website will be temporarily closed next month for an annual environmental restoration.
The Hat Chao Mai National Park...
Kazakhstani Man Drowns at Kata Beach, Phuket
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A Kazakhstani tourist drowned at Kata Beach for reportedly ignoring red flags that declare no swimming is allowed.
The Karon Police were notified from a lifeguard at Kata Beach on Thursday afternoon (June 1st) that...
Two Chinese Tourists Officially Charged After Starfish Incident in Phuket
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Concern has been rising after photos of divers touching starfish under the sea in Phuket went viral on Thai social media.
The issue has been brought to light by the Facebook page ‘Monsoon Garbage...
Russian Fined 2,500 Baht After Riding the Wrong Way on One-Way Road in Phuket...
Phuket –
A Russian man was fined 2,500 baht after he was caught riding the opposite way on a one-way road in Phuket Old Town.
The Phuket City Traffic Police told the Phuket Express that on...
Two Indian Men Drown At Phuket Beach After Allegedly Ignoring No Swimming Warnings
Phuket –
Two Indian tourists drowned at Karon Beach, Mueang Phuket, after allegedly ignoring red flags and no swimming warnings.
Emergency responders were notified of the incident at 6:45 P.M. at Karon Beach on Tuesday...
Thailand Aims to Overhaul Visa System to Attract More Travelers
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A plan to overhaul the visa system is currently being discussed by the government and tourism authorities. The changes are expected to increase revenue from Thailand’s key tourism markets such as India and...
