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Special Report – Exit Fee: A Revenue Lifeline for the State or a Ticking Time Bomb for Tourism?
Thailand's government is considering a 1,000-baht exit fee on Thai travelers to generate revenue for tourism infrastructure, but industry leaders warn the tax could damage airlines, diplomacy, and business mobility while contradicting effor
EEC Real Estate Market Slows: Condo Prices Continue to Fall as Excess Inventory Pressures Buyer Demand
Condo prices in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor fell to their lowest levels in early 2026 as oversupply and weak buyer demand forced developers to slash prices and offer heavy promotions across Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong provin
BREAKING: Japan Struck by Powerful 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Off Miyagi Coast, Felt Across Multiple Regions
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's Miyagi coast on May 15, with no tsunami warning issued and no damage reported so far.
Thung Mahakmek Police Recover Funds for Victim Defrauded in Counterfeit Designer Handbag Scam Worth Over 370,000 Baht
Thung Mahakmek Police recovered 375,500 baht for a victim scammed by fake designer handbag sellers who posed as retailers and convinced her to transfer over 550,000 baht across multiple accounts.
Entire Alley Terrorized as Unknown Man Throws Over 5 Cobras Into Dispute Target's House; Neighbors Fear for Safety
An unknown assailant threw over five large cobras into a Bangkok townhouse on May 14, apparently targeting someone involved in a motorcycle fraud dispute, terrorizing the entire neighborhood and prompting residents to call for legal resolut
10-Year Sentence! Election Commission Warns Candidates to Verify Qualifications Before Filing for Bangkok and Pattaya Elections; Media Share Holdings Follow 'Pita Case' Precedent
The Election Commission set June 28 for Bangkok and Pattaya elections, warning candidates to verify qualifications before registration opens May 28, with violations carrying up to 10 years imprisonment and permanent political rights depriva
Netizens Love It! Japanese Man Rescues Lost Hamster on Osaka Street, Turns It Over to Police in Search for Owner
A Japanese man rescued a lost hamster from an Osaka street after spotting it nearly hit by a car, then turned it over to police in hopes of reuniting it with its owner.
Chetwan Disappointed as Government Rejects Military Court Organic Act, Bars Criminal and Corruption Cases from Civilian Court
Pathum Thani MP Chetwan Tueaprakon criticized the government for rejecting the Military Court Organic Act, which would transfer criminal and corruption cases involving military personnel to civilian courts instead of military jurisdiction.
Anusit Orders Investigation Expansion Following Arrest of Former Chiang Dao District Chief, Calls It a Large-Scale Operation
Former Chiang Dao District Chief arrested for illegally issuing ID to Chinese national with military weapons; PM Anusit vows expanded investigation into what he calls a large-scale corruption operation.
BEM Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Earnings of 875 Million Baht
Bangkok Mass Transit System reported 875 million baht in first-quarter net profits, driven by strong toll and fare revenues as expressway and BTS Skytrain ridership continued to grow despite global economic headwinds.
Tragic: 47-Year-Old Woman Loses Consciousness While Clam Digging, Drowns in Front of Her Young Son
A 47-year-old woman lost consciousness while clam digging in a pond and drowned in front of her young son in Udon Thani Province on May 15, with investigators suspecting sudden fainting caused her to fall face-first into the water.
Frustrated Bride Takes Action Against Groom's Friend Who Stole the Spotlight and Posted Intimate Photos, Then Mocked Her
A bride criticized her groom's friend for posting intimate photos together at the wedding and mocking her on social media, leading the groom to cut ties with the woman and prompting an eventual apology.