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Bangkok Building Collapse Reveals Shady Construction Practices, Arrests Follow
Executive’s arrest reveals nominee operations, a joint venture, and document seizures, highlighting regulatory gaps in international construction projects. Read more
Bangkok Building Collapse Reveals Shady Construction Practices, Arrests Follow
Executive’s arrest reveals nominee operations, a joint venture, and document seizures, highlighting regulatory gaps in international construction projects. Read more
Thailand: Politician’s Son’s Crash Sparks Privilege and Justice Debate
Son of politician’s car crash reveals expired license, fraudulent plates, and scrutiny of legal system amid privilege claims. Read more
Thailand Party’s Embezzlement Case Sparks Calls for Accountability Now
MP’s alleged 405M baht embezzlement from teachers' cooperative highlights systemic issues and raises questions about real accountability within Thai politics. Read more
Thailand’s New Digital Arrival Card: Privacy Concerns Emerge
The TDAC, launched May 1st, gathers travel history and health data, sparking debate on surveillance versus streamlined entry. Read more
Phuket Cracks Down on Unlicensed Jet Skis, Protects Tourists
Five arrests for unlicensed jet-ski rentals reveal how Phuket’s tourism faces a difficult balancing act between profit and tourist protection. Read more
Thailand’s Earthquake Response Exposes PM’s Crisis Management Failures
PM Paetongtarn’s response to the earthquake and prior floods reveals governance issues and erodes public trust in leadership’s crisis management. Read more
Patong bar brawl reveals Phuket’s Songkran safety shortcomings.
Despite zero road deaths, a Patong bar attack reveals the need for broader safety strategies beyond traffic enforcement. Read more
Udon Thani Airport Security Faces Scrutiny After Herb Scare
Alarm over possible explosives reveals the challenge of balancing technology with cultural understanding in airport security after Thai herb misidentification. Read more
Thailand Audit Office Building Collapse Exposes Forgery and Corruption
Investigation reveals forged signatures and design flaws, raising questions about regulatory oversight and corruption in the building’s approval process. Read more
Phuket Grapples with Tourism Challenges After Booming Songkran Festival.
Island’s ฿8B Songkran festival reveals challenges: balancing tourist influx, sustainability, and economic benefits after a long period of suppressed demand. Read more
Khao Lak accident: We must prioritize tourist safety now.
Khao Lak accident highlights systemic issues where prioritizing tourism’s image overshadows genuine pedestrian safety improvements and comprehensive infrastructure development. Read more
Thailand: ASEAN will Collectively Negotiate with US over Tariffs.
Thai PM advocates ASEAN’s collective bargaining with the US following talks with Malaysia, seeking leverage against Trump-era tariffs. Read more
Thailand UNESCO Project Preserves History, Builds ASEAN Future
Three Thai entries, including ASEAN founding documents and a 1940 film, showcase cultural values and regional cooperation. Read more
Hua Hin Ride-Hailing Clash: Tourism Suffers as Drivers Fight Back
Hua Hin incident reveals tensions between ride-hailing’s convenience and the struggle of local drivers facing declining incomes and economic precarity. Read more
Khon Kaen Hospital Staff Plead for Help Amid Songkran Rush
Verbal abuse case reveals understaffing and emotional anxieties during Songkran, highlighting the need for better healthcare support and resources. Read more
Udon Thani Airport: Abandoned Bag Sparks Security Concerns
The abandoned bag containing TATP traces in Udon Thani raises concerns about technology’s reliability and potential overreactions in airport security. Read more
