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NOTE — Authorities were reportedly absolutely shocked to find that this activity was occurring on Soi Nana. From Pattaya News Authorities in Thailand’s capital conducted a late-night sweep this week in the Soi Nana district, a well-known nightlife hub off Sukhumvit Road, resulting in the arrest of 13 foreign women suspected of engaging in prostitution-related activities. The operation was led by Lumpini Police in collaboration with officials from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS). The detained women, identified as eight Tanzanians, four Vietnamese, and one Uzbek national, were apprehended during a targeted crackdown on T…

Hi All, i just need a few pointers please ......i will be staying in the Zing resort for a few days and would appreciate it if ye suggested a number of good restaurants (possibly italian ) near the Zing . thanks in advance !!!

To whom it may concern: tomorrow SGT and GB forums will be moved to more powerful servers by service provider. There may be disruption in service from 15 minutes and up to 24 hours. Pictures just for fun:

From Pattaya News A major accident struck Bangkok in the early hours of Saturday, March 15, 2025, when a steel beam structure collapsed at a construction site along Rama 2 Road in the Dao Khanong area. The incident, which occurred at 2:01 AM, has claimed at least five lives, injured 27 people, and left five individuals unaccounted for, according to preliminary reports from local authorities. Emergency response teams have been deployed to the scene, working to rescue survivors and recover bodies amid the wreckage. The collapse took place at the construction site of the Rama 3-Dao Khanong-Western Bangkok Outer Ring Expressway project, within contract section 3…

From The Thaiger Bangkok’s iconic Victory Monument, a historic landmark honouring Thailand’s fallen heroes, has officially been registered as an ancient site by the Fine Arts Department. The announcement, published in the Royal Gazette yesterday, March 12, confirms the site’s protected status, securing its preservation for future generations. The declaration, made under Section 7 of the Ancient Monuments, Antiques, Objects of Art and National Museums Act 1961, establishes the monument’s official designation as an ancient site, covering an area of approximately 3 rai and 31 square wa in Ratchathewi district. The registration follows …

https://www.fastcompany.com/91298370/fda-poppers-crackdow-double-scorpio-stops-operations Maybe some people on this site might better start stocking up on poppers. Personally, as a top, I never use and really don't like the smell but they do make a good gift for some of my regular guys in Thailand and Cambodia. Good to have them also while traveling in Japan and Korea cause as far as I know they don't sell them n there and some guys won't meet a foreigner without using poppers as they claim it's too painful🤪.

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From BBC Passengers were evacuated from an American Airlines flight after the plane caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday. Footage shows smoke billowing from the aircraft and passengers standing on the plane's wing. There were no reports of serious injuries, although the airport later confirmed 12 people were taken to hospital for minor injuries. The flight took off from nearby Colorado Springs and was on the way to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas, the FAA said in a statement to the BBC. The plane diverted to Denver around 17:15 local time (23:15 GMT) after the crew reported "engine vibrations", the …

From The Nation Fierce competition and lack of confidence in the country’s safety will likely prevent Thailand achieving its target of 39 million foreign arrivals this year, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA). Foreign visitors in 2025 are likely to top 37 million at most, which is still higher than last year's number of 35.54 million, ATTA president Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn said on Thursday. He said “several negative factors” are hindering Thailand’s tourism goal, including competition with countries like Japan, China and Vietnam, which are aggressively promoting their tourism to attract foreign visitors. “Japan overtoo…

NOTE — I would not be surprised if embassies of US, Euro zone and Canada did not experience similar demand for services. Tourists from these countries were among the first to “discover” Thailand and some went on to become expats. They’re now all part and parcel of Thailand’s aging population. From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon Obviously the most publicized cases are the most vulnerable: pensioners such as Des and Mary Byrne, who have dominated the news in the last few days, and dozens of accident victims on Thai roads who run out of money and are unable to pay medical bills. Most of these cases result in complaints, usually from relatives in the UK, t…

From The Thaiger Thailand’s cannabis scene is about to get a whole lot more official but there are big consequences for those who don’t play by the rules. From January 1, 2025, consumers will still have access to the country’s wide variety of dry flowers but breaking key regulations could land you in hot water. The rules are simple: no smoking in public, no extracts with more than 2% THC without permission, and no use for anyone under 20, pregnant, or breastfeeding. Although these guidelines have existed for a year, enforcement is about to get serious. Violate them and you could be slapped with hefty fines or even spend a year behind bars. But there’s a twi…

Wat Hua Lamphong is located on Rama 4 Road, adjacent to the MRT Blue ine stop at Samyan station. From The Nation A place where kindness and tradition come together In the heart of Bangkok, Wat Hua Lamphong stands as more than just a temple, as it is a place of charity and compassion. Known as the “Coffin Temple”, it is famous for its donation programme that helps provide proper funerals for those who pass away without family or financial support. Wat Hua Lamphong dates back to the reign of King Rama IV in the 19th century. Originally a small temple, it was renovated and expanded during King Rama V’s rule to serve …

From Pattaya Mail PATTAYA, Thailand – In a growing trend that has left locals questioning the quality of tourists visiting the city, another clash between foreign tourists was reported on the morning of March 12 in Jomtien. The incident occurred in the Dong Tan Beach area, where a violent altercation broke out between two foreign groups. Local authorities, including the Pattaya City Patrol and the Jomtien District Civic Guard, intervened quickly to break up the dispute. The two individuals involved in the incident were detained and taken to the Dong Tan Police Station for further legal action. Witnesses reported seeing a man and a woman on an Xm…

From Pattaya Mail / TNA BANGKOK, Thailand – Nualphan Lamsam, president of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), announced plans to file a civil lawsuit against former president Somyot Poompanmuang and his former board members over a 360 million baht ($10 million) debt. Their actions allegedly caused significant damage, resulting in the association having to compensate Siam Sport Syndicate Public Company Limited a sum of 360 million baht. Nualphan also known as “Madam Pang”, the current president of the Football Association of Thailand, expressed her emotions with tears when discussing the Supreme Court’s ruling that ordered the Football As…

From The Nation Thai Airways International (THAI) is changing its passenger luggage allowance for certain economy class tickets from 25 kilograms to 23 kg from April 1 onward. In an internal announcement to its ticket-selling partners, THAI said the new luggage rules will be applied to booking classes L, W (Saver Fare Family) and V, S, K (Standard Fare Family) of the economy class. The airline told its partners to change the load allowance specified on tickets for both FIT (Free Independent Traveler) and GIT (Group Inclusive Tour) of domestic and international flights using its aircraft. The change applies to new tickets issued from April 1 and with de…

It’s a sad story of a blackmailed monk that reminds all of us that we often have no idea of who we’re dealing with on Grindr and other social media platforms. in this situation, the monk responded to a request to send explicit video to a scammer who proceeded to blackmail him. The koi stress caused the monk to take his own life. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-monk-commits-suicide-after-being-blackmailed-with-explicit-video

From Pattaya News A 19-year-old woman suffered severe injuries after falling from a 14th-floor balcony of a Pattaya condo following an argument with her foreign boyfriend. At 4:30 AM on March 10th, the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Center received a report of a person who had fallen from a height and sustained severe injuries at a condominium on Third Road in Pattaya. Upon receiving the report, rescuers immediately coordinated with Pattaya police to investigate the incident. At the scene, security guards were assisting the injured individual in the condominium’s garden near the entrance. The victim was identified only as Ms. Janejira, 19. Rescue workers provi…

A couple of weeks ago, I took a flight on American Airlines from Los Angeles to Miami. We were held at the gate for a good half hour past departure time, with the crew telling us that this was because there was a "maintenance issue" on one of the engines. When we arrived in Miami (about 30 minutes late), the crew asked people to somehow "let people with tight connections deplane first." Well, first of all, I can't see how that would work, unless all of those with tight connections were in aisle seats, and those who weren't were in window seats. As usually happens in these circumstances, the plane just deboarded as it usually does, from front to back (probably taking 10-15…

From Pattaya News The Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) took legal action against a condominium in Bangkok’s Pratunam area for illegally renting units to tourists on a daily basis. Additionally, three unlicensed hotels in Huai Khwang-Sutthisan were shut down. The crackdown followed complaints from condo residents who reported disturbances caused by short-term renters, including smoking on balconies and improper use of shared spaces. Officials found that some units were rented out via online platforms, violating the 2004 Hotel Act. Property owners failing to register guests or report foreign visitors to immigration authorities could face up…

From Pattaya News Bangkok, March 8th, 2025 — Justice Minister Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong and Klong Prem Central Prison officials confirmed the death of former police chief Thitisan “Joe Ferrari” Utthanaphon. Initial reports indicate he died by hanging himself with a 30-40 cm towel tied to his cell door’s bars. He was found sitting with his legs extended, and CCTV footage shows no one entered his cell except staff delivering medication. Joe Ferrari had been held in solitary and protective confinement at his request for two months after conflicts with other inmates stemming from his prior prominence and being a target of other prisoners. He had also previo…

Much of the press acted surprised that a man in South Carolina chose to be executed by firing squad, rather than lethal injection. But these "lethal injection" methods usually seem to use muscle paralyzers, which essentially cause the person to suffocate to death, unable to breathe. His choice seemed rational to me. https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/07/us/brad-sigmon-south-carolina-firing-squad-execution/index.html "...Sigmon chose firing squad over the two other state-approved methods of execution, lethal injection or the electric chair. He was pronounced dead by a physician at 6:08 p.m. ET, officials said at a news conference Friday... “He chose the firing squad kno…

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Two English friends living in Spain for years have asked whether they would be eligible to travel to Thailand and get married here. No, I don't know their reasons.

From The Thaiger A Thai dancer had a terrifying brush with death after suffering a severe shockmid-performance at a temple in Kamphaeng Phet. The culprit? A mystery drink laced with a sexual stimulant, handed to him by a member of the audience. The official Facebook page of the Mor Lam performance band, หมอลำใจเกินร้อย(Mor Lam Jai Kern Roi, meaning over 100% spirit Mor Lam band), provided an update on the condition of the male dancer, Warayuth Somsanook, yesterday, March 5. According to the page, Warayuth suffered a shock after consuming the drink provided by a member of the audience. The suspect handed a glass of alcohol to the victim in front of the…

From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon BANGKOK, Thailand – The British embassy held a party at the British Club in Bangkok to commemorate the so-called Bowring treaty of 1855 which established consular jurisdiction for British nationals in Thailand. Signed between Sir John Bowring, the colonial governor of Hong Kong and Siamese plenipotentiaries, the treaty also gave British subjects the right to live permanently in Bangkok and to enjoy multilateral trade liberalization with agreed tariffs on imports and exports. The party was attended by 200 invitees and was hosted by deputy head of mission Dave Thomas and head of consular services Joanne Finnamore-Crorkin. Mr T…