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Tourist numbers rise in Thailand amid growing concerns

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BANGKOK: — Despite more visitors and revenue to Thailand, the tourism industry appears worried by economic problems, competition, and also that visitors are concentrated in specific areas. The Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), as well as Chulalongkorn University recently reported results from a survey of six hundred tourism-related […]
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Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Bill Gates on Thailand’s hanging internet and hanging wires

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Image: Daily News BANGKOK: — Microsoft mogul Bill Gates has spoken out about Thailand’s poor electrical system and frequent power cuts. And he even posted one of his holiday snaps in the kingdom – a tangled mess of wires that is a familiar sight for residents in most Thai cities, reported Daily News. But some […]
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Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Malaysian driver acts dumb as he replaces clamped wheel with the spare

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HAY YAI: — A Malaysian tourist who parked his car illegally at a Hat Yai market came back after doing some shopping to find the front wheel had been clamped. So he changed it for the spare in the boot. Unfortunately for him a Kim Yong market trader saw him changing the wheel on his […]
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Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Backpackers swim in flood water on Khao San because, how often do they get to do that?

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BANGKOK: — Swimming in dirty flood water in the middle of one of Bangkok’s dirtiest streets has got to be one of the most unique experiences tourists can have in Thailand. However, this lucky group got the golden ticket the other day when it flooded outside of their favorite bar on Khao San Road. So, […]
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Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Controversial “Foreign National Information Form” arrives in Pattaya, being rolled out nationwide

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BANGKOK:– Thaivisa understands a controversial form used by immigration that requires foreigners to disclose important personal information is now in use at Jomtien immigration and is being rolled out nationwide. Expats and foreigners in Pattaya are now being asked to complete the form, which asks for personal details such as bank account numbers, the addresses […]
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Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Thailand is now making Durian-flavored condoms

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BANGKOK: — A CONDOM manufacturer in Bangkok, Thailand, is producing durian-flavoured condoms to cater to the Asian market, reported China Press. A spokesman said they had started the production of the condom and believed it would be a hit among Asians. The company is currently producing two billion condoms yearly. This is expected to increase […]
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Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Sukhumbhand: You can’t say Bangkok is flooded, it only has ‘water to drain’

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BANGKOK: — After the entire city was affected by the heavy rainfall that turned several roads into swimming pool for cars to break down yesterday morning, Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paripatra still doesn’t seem to think that Bangkok is flooded. In a meeting to discuss flood prevention yesterday afternoon, Sukhumbhand said that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration […]
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Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Road rage: Crazy cabbie jumps on farang’s car like he’s freaking Tony Jaa

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Just when you think you’ve seen the worst from Bangkok’s taxi drivers, a video like this surfaces to prove that they can sink much lower than you thought. A crazy taxi driver was filmed kicking and jumping on a foreigner’s car yesterday morning following a reportedly simple argument — who gets to go first. The […]
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Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Underwater City: Bangkok flooded, traffic paralyzed, cars given out on us

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Following last night’s downpour, several areas in Bangkok were flooded this morning, leading to paralyzed traffic and lots of frustrated people in rush hour.   The Department of Drainage and Sewage reported that the most flooded area this morning was Ratchada Road. The water level rose as high as 30-40 centimeters at 1:40am, worsening the […]
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Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Farang beach rubbish collectors wowing Thais

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BANGKOK: — A group of tourists collecting rubbish on the beach at Koh Lanta in the south of Thailand has been attracting the attention of Thais on social media. Pictures of the holidaymakers collecting rubbish both man made and natural have impressed the locals. High waves and storms have brought in a lot of flotsam […]
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Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

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