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Probably the saga to end all sagas
Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/06/2025
» The latest nationwide crackdown on motorcyclists not wearing crash helmets kicked off on June 1. Whether it will prove more effective than countless previous campaigns remains to be seen. But don't hold your breath.
Chinese fraud suspect arrested in Chanthaburi after escaping from Pattaya police station
Published on 06/06/2025
» A Chinese fraud suspect who made a daring escape by jumping from a second-floor window at Pattaya police station was arrested in Chanthaburi province on Thursday night after more than 17 hours of a police hunt.
Bread, butter and bikes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/06/2025
» The government's latest campaign to arrest and fine motorcyclists and pillion riders for not wearing helmets has hardly seemed to inspire hope among the public that it will have a positive impact, nor scare potential law breakers.
Call for major upgrades to Thai tourism sector
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) will this week submit a letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, requesting improvements to the tourism industry in order to compete at the global level.
Bangkok taxi tale: No meter, no licence either
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/06/2025
» A Bangkok man was shocked after a taxi driver who initially agreed to use the meter suddenly demanded a flat fare of 200 baht, only to be discovered without a driving licence or taxi ID.
More than 1,100 migrants crossed Channel on Saturday: UK govt data
AFP, Published on 01/06/2025
» LONDON - Some 1,194 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel in small boats on Saturday, a record for this year according to AFP counting from government data.
$7,000 single-seat EV a hit in Japan
Published on 31/05/2025
» In the rural suburbs of Hiroshima, a Japanese startup is trying to kickstart the country’s electric vehicle market with the smallest, cheapest car it can possibly make.
Bangkok taxi tale: No meter, no licence either
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 31/05/2025
» A Bangkok man was left stunned after a taxi driver who initially agreed to use the meter suddenly demanded a flat fare of 200 baht, only to be discovered without a driving licence or taxi ID.
Thai regulator warns taxi drivers to shape up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/05/2025
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has warned that public transport drivers who fail to meet standards, particularly when providing services to tourists, will face severe penalties.
Motorbike taxi driver slays colleague during drunken row
Online Reporters, Published on 28/05/2025
» A violent altercation between two motorcycle taxi drivers in Bangkok ended in tragedy, with one fatally stabbing the other.