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Officials Seize Over 5 Tons of Smuggled Pork
Authorities seized 5.3 tons of smuggled pork skin valued at 480,000 baht from a Chiang Mai cold storage facility, part of a crackdown on illegal agricultural imports that could spread disease and harm local farmers.
Boy Dies From Rabies After Bat Contact During Sleep
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died from rabies after a bat contacted his face during sleep in 2024, highlighting the critical importance of seeking immediate medical care for any bat exposure, even without visible bite marks.
Bangkok Hosts Travel & Tech Asia 2026 Conference
Major travel and tech companies gathered in Bangkok for Travel & Tech Asia 2026 to showcase hospitality innovations and build business networks across the Asia-Pacific region at a two-day conference starting July 1.
Lawmaker Pushes Joint Panel To Fix Bankruptcy Law
A Pheu Thai lawmaker proposes a joint parliamentary committee to fix problematic Senate amendments to Thailand's new bankruptcy law, warning that requirements for "steady income" and civil servant resignations could make the legislation ine
Former Phuket Governor Charged With Abuse Of Power
Former Phuket Governor Jamlearn Tiphapongthada faces criminal charges for issuing a hotel license in 2016 without required environmental approval, violating multiple laws and regulations.
Local Government Exam Fraud: Five Officials Disciplined
Five Department of Local Administration officials face disciplinary action after an investigation uncovered widespread score alterations in a local government exam, with nearly 61 percent of sampled answer sheets showing mismatches between
Half Of Thailand May Unknowingly Carry H. Pylori Bacteria
Nearly half of Thailand's population may unknowingly carry H. pylori bacteria, a stomach infection that can cause ulcers and increase cancer risk despite showing no symptoms in many cases.
Hilton Opens First Curio Resort in Thailand's North
Hilton opened Kahavadi Chiang Rai, its first Curio Collection resort in northern Thailand, featuring 167 rooms with contemporary Thai design and riverside location on the Kok River.
Police Seize 24kg Heroin Hidden in Coffee Bags, Silk Clothing
Thai police seized 24.38 kilograms of heroin hidden in coffee bags, silk clothing, and winter jackets packed in five international parcels destined for Australia and Taiwan. The operation traced the shipment origin to Loei Province and iden
Drunk Man Rescued From Water Tank In Khon Kaen
A heavily intoxicated man was rescued from a 500-litre water tank in Khon Kaen after climbing inside to sleep and becoming unresponsive. Rescuers drained the tank and tipped it on its side to safely extract him, after which he regained cons
Foreign Man Confronts Thai Woman Over Tattoo
A foreign man confronted a Thai woman at a Bangkok fast-food restaurant over her ankle tattoo resembling a swastika, sparking debate about symbol awareness in Thailand where such imagery isn't legally restricted.
Illegal Resort Owner Agrees To Demolition At Tabu Lan National Park
The owner of Imphuphill Resort has agreed to demolish the illegal structure within Tabu Lan National Park after the government ordered removal of all encroaching facilities on the protected land.