Bar Brawls Turn Deadly – Unpacking the causes behind violence in Thai nightlife
[Pattaya Mail] - 12/23/2024
PATTAYA, Thailand – The phenomenon of some Thai men settling disputes in pubs or bars with lethal weapons can be attributed to a mix of cultural, social, and situational factors. While such incidents are not representative of the majority, they are a matter of concern and often highlight deeper (…)
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Tropical storm expected to bring increased rains across Thailand Dec 25-26
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather alert for a depression over the (…)
[Pattaya Mail] - 23/12/2024
B400 daily minimum wage in 3 Thai provinces, Samui
Thailand's tripartite wage committee unanimously resolved on Monday to raise the daily minimum wage next year to 400 (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 23/12/2024
Indonesian tsunami survivor holds on to hope for missing son after 20 years
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia - In front of Saudah's house on Indonesia's Sumatra island lie two damaged coast guard ships, (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 23/12/2024
Thai PM Paetongtarn dispels govt unity doubts
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra asserted on Monday that government unity remains intact.
[Bangkok Post] - 23/12/2024
Decree to ring in Top-Up Tax in 2025
The government says it is committed to implementing an emergency decree for the so-called Top-Up Tax in 2025, with (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 24/12/2024
PM 'not upset' with nickname
The press has given Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra the nickname Paetongphoey -- a reference to her dependence (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 23/12/2024
Topical topics in 2024
As 2024 approaches its close, many stories that created headlines this year remain unresolved, leaving concerns, (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 24/12/2024
Why New Year’s ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ campaign may struggle to work in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand – In a bid to reduce road accidents during the New Year 2025 celebrations, the Thai government has (…)
[Pattaya Mail] - 23/12/2024
High-speed rail projects face setbacks
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Board has approved extending three contracts under the Thai Chinese high-speed (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 23/12/2024
Volunteers battle to clear spilled oil on Russia's Black Sea coast
Hundreds of volunteers showed up on Saturday (December 21) to shovel up tons of sticky oil mixed with sand from (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 23/12/2024
ACT pans graft cases response
The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has released a report on high-profile graft cases which it says (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 23/12/2024
