National News · PoliticsPhuket Community Centre Partially Closed Over Building Violations
Phuket authorities order partial closure of a Patong community centre. The owner has 30 days to fix unauthorized rooftop and parking area modifications.
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Health · National NewsThai Researchers Find Biological Clues to Long COVID Symptoms Lingering for Years
Thai researchers link lingering COVID spike proteins to chronic fatigue. Learn about Long-Spike theory, clinics, and MOPH screening options.
Economy · National NewsChiang Rai Coffee Farmers Seek Premium Status to Boost Local Incomes
Chiang Rai's Pangkhon coffee aims for GI status to boost farmer incomes and protect premium beans. A win for local agriculture.
National NewsMajor Traffic Change at Chiang Rai Airport Intersection Starts This Week
New U-turn rules at Chiang Rai Airport intersection take effect Sept 20. Signal-controlled turns replace closed slots during underpass construction.
National News · PoliticsSouthern Thailand on High Alert After Narathiwat Bomb Attack Kills Two
Two dead and 16 injured in Narathiwat ambush. Southern provinces on highest alert. Residents warned to avoid unnecessary travel in the region.
Environment · National NewsNorthern Thailand Arsenic Crisis: Monitoring Pact Falls Short on Enforcement
Toxic arsenic in northern Thailand's rivers threatens farmers and fishers. A new Thailand-Myanmar monitoring pact offers data—but not solutions. Here’s what’s missing.
National News · TourismAustralian Man Denied Bail in Pattaya Murder Case as Family Demands Death Penalty
Pattaya court denies bail to Australian man charged in the murder of Thai teen Nong Cake. Family rejects compensation, demands death penalty under Thai law.
Tourism · National NewsPattaya Crime Wave Sparks Police Action: What Tourists Need to Know
Pattaya police detain teens after eight tourists robbed. Stay safe with our update on the crime crackdown and essential emergency numbers for visitors.
National News · PoliticsDeep South Conflict Escalates as BRN Threatens Return to Armed Struggle
Peace talks stall as insurgents demand autonomy. Over 70 violent incidents struck the Deep South in August, raising urgent safety concerns for residents in Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat—and travelers through Songkhla.