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Singaporean sought for death of Thai girlfriendPolice are looking for a Singaporean man who was seen with his Thai girlfriend at a condominium building in Bangkok where she was found dead shortly afterward.
White Lotus lifts Songkran bookings on Samui by 65%Koh Samui tops the list of Thai destinations for the Songkran holiday next month, thanks to the influence of the hit TV series “The White Lotus”, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.
Tanker runs aground near Pattaya after hitting rocksA liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker ran aground on Koh Larn near Pattaya after colliding with rocks at a beach early Tuesday. No gas or oil spills have been found.
PM asked if she lied about her father's 'serious illness'An opposition MP has said that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra told reporters her father Thaksin was healthy just two days before he returned to Thailand, and questioned why he was then "seriously ill" and spent his prison term in the comfort of the Police General Hospital.
Thailand rises in World Happiness rankingsThailand rose nine places to be 49th in the World Happiness Report rankings for 2024 - and the third-happiest in Asean.
Three arrests after German assaulted in PattayaPolice arrested three men after a German tourist was beaten to the ground and kicked early on Tuesday morning by a gang on Beach Road in Pattaya.

Singaporean sought for death of Thai girlfriend
White Lotus lifts Songkran bookings on Samui by 65%
Tanker runs aground near Pattaya after hitting rocks
PM asked if she lied about her father's 'serious illness'
Thailand rises in World Happiness rankings
Three arrests after German assaulted in Pattaya

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Singaporean sought for death of Thai girlfriend

Police are looking for a Singaporean man who was seen with his Thai girlfriend at a condominium building in Bangkok where she was found dead shortly afterward.

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White Lotus lifts Songkran bookings on Samui by 65%

Koh Samui tops the list of Thai destinations for the Songkran holiday next month, thanks to the influence of the hit TV series “The White Lotus”, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.

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Tourist killed by falling tree branch in Phuket

A Lithuanian man was killed when a falling pine tree branch struck him while he was riding his motorcycle on Nai Thon Beach Road in Phuket on Thursday.

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PM asked if she lied about her father's 'serious illness'

An opposition MP has said that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra told reporters her father Thaksin was healthy just two days before he returned to Thailand, and questioned why he was then "seriously ill" and spent his prison term in the comfort of the Police General Hospital.

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heat index

the "feels-like" temperature, or how hot it really feels when the relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature - from Thailand's heat index reaches danger levels
DNA

The chemical in the cells of living things - from Missing Thai woman found dead in Oman
clemency (noun)

kindness when giving a punishment - from PM asked if she lied about her father's 'serious illness'
explicit (adj)

describing or representing sexual activity in a detailed and graphic way - from Child porn 'webmaster' arrested near Pattaya
bud (n)

a small part of a plant that develops into a flower or leaf - from Foreigners arrested with 144kg of cannabis at Samui airport

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A student-led YouTube channel is helping Thailand’s youth improve their English.

Empowering Youth: Ada Tieanworn’s Mission for Spinal Health

In a heartwarming tale of ingenuity and dedication, 16-year-old Phoonseeraah (Ada) Tieanworn has turned her school holiday into a nationwide movement. Fresh from Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut, USA, Ada spearheaded a groundbreaking series of events aimed at empowering Thai youth with critical health knowledge. Her journey, marked by passion and innovation, has reached over 900 students across nine schools in Bangkok, all empowered with the life-changing potential of the ScolioBuddy App.

16-Year-Old Ada Leads Consent Education Revolution in Thailand

At just 16 years old, Phoonseeraah “Ada” Tieanworn is making waves in Thai education with her innovative “Consent Game.” A student at Choate Rosemary Hall in the United States, Ada has already reached over 700 students across seven Bangkok schools, introducing them to lessons on respect, boundaries, and clear communication.

Singaporean sought for death of Thai girlfriendPolice are looking for a Singaporean man who was seen with his Thai girlfriend at a condominium building in Bangkok where she was found dead shortly afterward.