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Bangkok Building Collapse: 15 Dead, 72 Missing, Investigation Launched
Seventy-two remain missing after the Bangkok building collapse, prompting an investigation into construction practices and safety regulations. Read more
Bangkok Building Collapse: 15 Dead, 72 Missing, Investigation Launched
Seventy-two remain missing after the Bangkok building collapse, prompting an investigation into construction practices and safety regulations. Read more
Songkhla’s New Cruise Port Targets Luxury Tourist Boom
A new cruise port and focus on Western tourists aim to boost Songkhla’s economy and revitalize its historic Old Town. Read more
Thailand’s Border: New Crackdown Targets Human Traffickers
Thailand’s crackdown employs a new 74-question interview to distinguish genuine trafficking victims from perpetrators posing as such. Read more
Phuket Celebrates Safe, Family-Friendly Songkran
Phuket’s alcohol-free Songkran festival prioritizes safety and family fun, boosting tourism with an 80.9% hotel booking increase. Read more
Japan Gifts Bangkok 20 Refurbished Trains for Commuter Lines
Japan donates 20 refurbished KiHa diesel trains, boosting Bangkok’s suburban rail network and improving commuter services by year’s end. Read more
Phuket High-Rise Safety Questioned After Bangkok Collapse
Same contractor as the collapsed Bangkok building sparks safety concerns and calls for immediate inspections in Phuket. Read more
Bangkok Earthquake: 78 Missing After Building Collapse
Rescue efforts continue after a powerful earthquake caused a Bangkok building to collapse, leaving 78 people missing and raising concerns about construction safety. Read more
Thailand Cracks Down on Cambodian Scam, 56 Arrested
Thai authorities repatriated 56 suspects from Cambodia, dismantling a transnational call center scam that defrauded victims of over $20.7 million. Read more
Bangkok Launches 2030 WorldPride Bid After Huge Pride Event
Bangkok Pride 2023, with 100,000 attendees, serves as a pivotal showcase for Thailand’s WorldPride 2030 bid. Read more
Pattaya Police Arrest Hong Kong Murder Fugitive
A Hong Kong drug murder suspect was apprehended in Pattaya after fleeing the scene; extradition proceedings are underway. Read more
Southern Thailand: Teacher Pay Raises Fund Peace Initiative
A 721 million baht investment in southern Thailand’s Islamic school teachers aims to improve education and foster lasting peace in the region. Read more
Tak Sanctuary: Tiger Family Thrives, Renewing Conservation Hope
Camera trap images reveal tigress F22 and her cubs thriving, bolstering hope for Thailand’s endangered tiger population in the Western Forest Complex. Read more
Bangkok Tower Crumble: Substandard Steel Kills Dozens
Dozens died when substandard Chinese steel, sourced from a previously-shuttered factory, caused a Bangkok tower to collapse during an earthquake. Read more
Phuket Speedboat Fire Injures Seven Tourists Near Island
Engine failure sparked a fire near Phuket, injuring seven tourists and crew, highlighting safety concerns. Read more
Bay of Bengal Summit Shaken: Earthquake Delays Myanmar Leader
Myanmar’s earthquake aftermath casts doubt on junta leader’s attendance, impacting regional cooperation talks. Read more
Thailand Denounces Fake Earthquake Dog Relief Fundraiser
Fraudulent online appeals for earthquake relief dog funds are circulating; the government confirms no such campaign exists. Read more
