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Heavy rain in Thailand is forecast to hit Bangkok, the central plains and Chao Phraya basin, with water levels rising in Ayutthaya and Ang Thong.

23 Sep 20262 min read

World Car Free Day in Bangkok brings free MRT rides for foldable bicycles and foldable electric scooters on four lines on 22 September.

22 Sep 20262 min read

The Chiang Mai lion case links a young white lion, a detained woman and an unlicensed hotel, highlighting stricter enforcement in the city.

20 Sep 20262 min read

How to verify a licensed dental clinic in Thailand, what the Ayutthaya case shows, and which licence details patients should ask for.

20 Sep 20262 min read

A flood alert in Phetchabun forced evacuations in Lom Sak after overnight rain. Travellers should avoid low roads and follow local warnings.

19 Sep 20262 min read

ASEAN China trade is entering a practical phase, affecting Thai exports, logistics and digital standards across regional supply chains.

19 Sep 20262 min read

Illegal contact lenses were seized in Samut Prakan with cosmetics and vitamins, showing why Thailand buyers should check legal status first.

19 Sep 20263 min read

Pattaya road safety is back in focus as Tommy Boulangers’ family asks Chonburi police to advance a fatal-crash case after seven months.

19 Sep 20262 min read

Thailand’s fake ID crackdown in Surat Thani led to 27 detentions over false registrations and category 0 identity documents.

19 Sep 20262 min read

The Siam BTS closures follow student clashes in central Bangkok, affecting commuters, shops and visitors near one of the city’s busiest hubs.

19 Sep 20263 min read