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British Cave Divers Leave A Cheeky Message For The Rescued Boys

Two British cave diving experts key in the operation to save the Mu Pa boys at Tham Luang were given a good send off at Suvarnabhumi airport last night. And they left with some good British humor that got the crowd laughing. Asked what message they had for the boys Jason Mallison said with a…

Young Teens’ Wedding Photos Bring Calls For Investigation Into The Marriage

A middle-school teen, age 14, posted pictures of her and her newly-wedded husband, 16, at their July 8 marriage ceremony. The teens were said to come from the northeastern province of Chaiyapoom. She captioned: “We got married because our families want us to do so. And actually isn’t age just a number? Although it is…

British Divers Key In Dramatic Rescue Of Party Trapped In Caves

They said all the men had shown exceptional courage and expertise in their actions. First on the scene was Vernon Unsworth who contacted the Thai authorities to allow his friends into the country to help. John Volanthan from Bristol and Rick Stanton, 56, a former fireman followed thereafter. These two brave men were the first…

Mission Accomplished ! All Of The Boys And Their Coach Safe !

“MISSION IMPOSSIBLE” was the term used to describe the complicated rescue operation at the flooded Tham Luang Cave. It culminated last night with the successful rescue of the last four of the 12 trapped boys and their football coach. The success was announced after the final batch of stranded footballers was evacuated safely to Chiangrai…

Thai Tourist Police Continue Crackdown On Estimated 200,000 Over-Stayers

Thailand’s Tourist Police Chief led a big raid on a call centre operation at a northern Bangkok condominium yesterday. It was as much a raid on people who have overstayed as those involved in crime. Surachet Hakpan along with 191 special branch and immigration officers raided the Ban Suan Thon condo in Ratanathibet, Nonthaburi. In…

Rescue Mission Chief Hits Out At Errant Media Following Drone Intrusion

The rescue mission chief on Monday issued a stern warning to the media covering the evacuation of footballers stranded in a Chiang Rai cave after a news outlet was found flying a drone without permission and another outlet reportedly got access to the police radio frequency and broadcast it. Narongsak Osottanakorn said that both outlets…

Hopes Of Rescuing The Remaining Five Trapped In The Cave Are High

As the world watches with awe, the dramatic rescue of the 12 boys and their football coach from Tham Luang cave, is unfolding successfully by the hour. As of yesterday, at least eight of the 13 have been evacuated from the flooded Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai province and they are now being observed…

Thailand Relaxes Work Permit Rules For Foreigners

Thailand has updated its rules regarding work permits for foreigners, amongst the most significant of the changes is a reduction in penalties for those found working without a work permit. According to law firm Duensing Kippen ,foreigners found working without a work permit in Thailand no longer face the prospect of being sent to jail….

Four Boys Are Out Of The Caves As Rescue Mission Was Suspended Until Today

Chiang Rai Governor Narongsak Osottanakorn has said that four boys have been extracted from the cave so far and that the rescue mission has now be halted and may not resume until tomorrow. Speaking at a press briefing shortly before 9pm on Sunday, Governor Narongsak said the first boy left the cave at 5.40pm, with…

How Thailand Is Ranked In The World’s Best Countries

For the second year running Switzerland has been ranked as the world’s best country, according to the Best Countries Ranking by the U.S News and World Report. Thailand meanwhile was ranked in 27th place out of 80 countries surveyed, the second highest ranking for a southeast Asian country, behind Singapore which was ranked in 16th…

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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

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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