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47 Macaques Found In Isaan Crammed In Plastic Cages For Chinese Medicine

Thai police have rescued 47 macaques that were being smuggled out of the country for probable use in traditional Chinese medicine. The macaques were found crammed into plastic cages on the back of a pickup truck in Isaan, suffering from overcrowding and neglect. The disturbing scene was uncovered by the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division and national…

Food Guide For Foreigners

Hold on to your buckled belts foodies, because the Thai government has just cooked up something delicious – a mouth-watering e-guidebook aimed at promoting gastronomy tourism for Muslim and foreign visitors alike. The guidebook is so good, it’ll have travellers licking their lips in no time! So, whether you’re foodies seeking new culinary adventures or a traveller looking to spice up your vacation, this…

JetStar, One Of The Most Hated Airlines In The World – Survey

JetStar flights to Asia PHOTO: More problems with JetStar flights to Asia JetStar, a budget airline owned by Australia’s QANTAS Group, has been ranked as the third most unpopular airline in the world, according to a recent survey conducted by currency exchange service S Money. The survey analysed thousands of tweets using an AI…

A Hotter Summer Officially Begins On Sunday

Thailand will enter this year’s dry season on Sunday (5TH March) and it will be hotter than last year, with average high temperatures forecast at 35.5oC and 40-43oC in Tak, Sukhothai, Lampang and Mae Hong Son provinces. Temperatures in Bangkok and surrounding areas are forecast to peak at 39oC, according to the Meteorological Department. The department…

Thailand Prepares For A Month Of Festivals And Events

Hok Peng festival in Nan province, photo by TAT. Thailand is preparing for a busy month of festivals and events in March, with the return of many annual celebrations that were put on pause during the pandemic. March is a particularly important month in Thailand as it includes the important Buddhist festival of Makha Bucha Day. This holiday…

Alcohol Ban In Thailand On Monday

People in Thailand will observe the Buddhist religious day Makha Bucha on Monday (March 6), which also brings a 24 hour ban on the sale of alcohol. One of the most important days in the Buddhist calendar, the sale of alcohol is prohibited at all venues, including restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels, convenience stores and supermarkets….

3 New Airlines Of Thailand To Be Launched Next Year

Photo by VOO QQQ on Unsplash Thailand is set to welcome three new airlines, P80 AIR, Really Cool Air, and Landarch Airline, this year. The ultra-low-cost airline from Malaysia, MYAirline, is also preparing a new route to the Land of Smiles. DailyNews reported today that the three new airlines have applied for operational licenses with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and…

Call For Rh Negative Blood Donations From Westeners

Rh-Negative blood reserves in Thailand are alarmingly low, with only 0.3% of the Thai population having this blood type, compared to around 15% of Westerners. Dr. Issarang Nuchprayoon, an adviser to the Thai Red Cross National Blood Center, has urged the international community in Thailand to donate blood, as the scarcity of Rh-Negative blood could…

Ex-boyfriend Shoots Teacher 3 Times At Kindergarten In Nong Bua Lamphu

Ex-boyfriend shot teacher at kindergarten, photo by Sanook. An ex-boyfriend shot his ex-girlfriend, a kindergarten teacher, three times in northeast Thailand’s Nong Bua Lamphu province yesterday. The man shot the teacher, Wanpen, twice in the chest and once in her stomach, at the kindergarten where she taught. One witness, a contractor renovating the school, said he heard…

Chang Focuses On The Mass-Premium Beer Market

PHOTO: Chang Cold Brew is in focus as the company pushes to expand the mass-premium beer market. (via Tembela Bohle / Pexels) Changbeer’s parent company, Chang International Co., is eyeing the mass-premium beer market to expand its catalogue and profits. The company announced plans to invest 1 billion baht to grow its beer business and strengthen its…

Pressure Mounts on Dejphon Chansiri at Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday Crisis: EFL Charges Chansiri

Sheffield Wednesday Owner Dejphon Chansiri Faces Mounting Criticism in UK Parliament and Among Fans

Thieves Target Cinerary Urns at Buriram Temples, Stealing Money Meant for the Afterlife

Shirley Roy Reappointed as Indian Embassy Representative for Northeast India in Thailand

Exploring Buriram’s Nightlife: A Guide to the Best Evening Experiences

Thai Constitutional Court Ousts Prime Minister Srettha in Major Political Shake-Up

Two Pickup Trucks Collide In Fatal Crash In Buriram

Man Found Dead In Khon Kaen, Police Chase Killer

Road Safety Concerns Rise As Upcountry Travel Surges For Songkran