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Chinese tourist found dead on Pattaya beachA Chinese tourist holding a Thailand Privilege Card visa was found dead on a beach in Pattaya on Saturday morning, with some bruises on his forehead and neck.
UK couple happy to be home after Thailand ordealA British couple whose Thailand retirement dream turned into a nightmare are back home and say they “couldn’t be happier” as they prepare to rebuild their lives.
Bangkok residents worry about building safety after earthquakeA recent survey by Nida Poll has revealed concerns among Bangkok residents about the structural safety of buildings and other issues following the recent earthquake.
Man killed in Samut Prakan shootingOne man was shot dead and two others seriously injured in a shooting near a market in the Phra Pradaeng district of Samut Prakan province around noon on Friday.
French tourist killed on zebra crossing in KanchanaburiA French tourist was killed by a car on a zebra crossing in Kanchanaburi on Wednesday night.
Big spending on furniture for collapsed tower sparks outrageA list of expensive furniture prepared for a new building under construction for the State Audit Office (SAO) -- which collapsed during Friday's earthquake -- has sparked a strong backlash on social media.

Chinese tourist found dead on Pattaya beach
UK couple happy to be home after Thailand ordeal
Bangkok residents worry about building safety after earthquake
Man killed in Samut Prakan shooting
French tourist killed on zebra crossing in Kanchanaburi
Big spending on furniture for collapsed tower sparks outrage

NEWS

UK couple happy to be home after Thailand nightmare

A British couple whose Thailand retirement dream turned into a nightmare are back home and say they “couldn’t be happier” as they prepare to rebuild their lives.

Easy news

Bangkok residents worry about building safety after earthquake

A recent survey by Nida Poll has revealed concerns among Bangkok residents about the structural safety of buildings and other issues following the recent earthquake.

Really easy news

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.

Advanced news

Thailand will negotiate with US on tariffs, says Paetongtarn

Thailand will negotiate with the United States on tariffs, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Thursday, hours after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from many countries to the US.

Word of the day

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 Two Indians arrested after Full Moon Party assault
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

course

TEST YOURSELF: Paradise reborn

TEST YOURSELF: Double agent drama

TEST YOURSELF: Three decades of music discovery

community

Speaking up for success

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.

Chinese tourist found dead on Pattaya beachA Chinese tourist holding a Thailand Privilege Card visa was found dead on a beach in Pattaya on Saturday morning, with some bruises on his forehead and neck.