Health · TourismSamui Bars Risk ฿100k Fines After Bare-Hand Ice Video; Phuket Upgrades Water
Thailand cracks down on ice hygiene after a tourist's bare-hand incident in Koh Samui. Learn about fines, sealed ice options and Phuket's water upgrades.
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Tourism · EnvironmentPattaya’s New Crackdown Imposes Fines on Beach Booze, Parking and Scooter Rentals
Pattaya launches strict crackdown: ฿2,000 on-the-spot fines for wrong-side parking, beach alcohol ban midnight-11:00 & 14:00-17:00, and passport copies now mandatory for scooter rentals.
Politics · National NewsThailand’s Nail-Biter Election: Expats Brace for Alcohol Freeze and Live Counts
Prepare for Thailand's tight 2026 election: Saturday’s alcohol freeze and live vote counts. Key expat tips on traffic, connectivity and policy shifts.
Other NewsEast Pattaya Residents Bolster DIY Defenses After Rooftop Burglar Sighting
Video of a rooftop prowler in East Pattaya sparks stepped-up police patrols. Learn affordable DIY upgrades to secure Thai homes before burglars strike.
National News · EconomyCommuters Brace for Delays as Bangkok Shuts Asok Construction Site After Crane Collapse
After a tower crane snapped in Asok, BMA halts the Sukhumvit 21 project. Expect city-wide crane checks, traffic delays and a new safety hotline for Bangkok residents.
National News · ImmigrationNong Khai Meth Bust Means More Mekong Checkpoints and Delays
After 2.37M meth pills seized at Nong Khai, Thailand expands Mekong checkpoints for 4 weeks. Drivers and expats face longer waits, strict property checks—learn what to expect.
Tourism · TechPhuket Police’s 8-Hour Manhunt Drives 500 AI Cameras and Security Audits
After an 8-hour manhunt, Phuket deploys 500 AI-powered CCTV cameras, orders firearm licence audits and tightens hotel security checks to reassure residents and visitors.
National News · TourismChatuchak Blaze Incinerates 48 Stalls as Bangkok Weighs Power Overhaul
48 stalls went up in flames at Chatuchak Market; Bangkok now considers a power-grid overhaul. Get safety tips and next steps for shoppers and traders.
EconomyThe World’s Media Pivot to the Gulf: United Arab Times Carves an Independent Path
The UAE's first truly independent news platform. Unvarnished reporting on Dubai and Abu Dhabi business, policy, and culture—free from corporate agendas.