A Thai para-athlete fatally shot his bride and four others at their wedding reception before taking his own life, according to local police. The suspect, 29-year-old Chaturong Suksuk, a silver medalist at the ASEAN Para Games, killed the bride Kanchana Pachunthuek in northeastern Thailand on Saturday. The other victims were the bride’s mother, younger sister, …
From overtourism to a complete absence of tourism, many cities have now shifted their concerns from too few tourists to too many. This predicament can be attributed to various factors including the rise of budget airlines, short-term home rentals, and cruise ships. However, the influence of social media, online influencers, movies, and television shows cannot …
Holidaymakers Warned About Parasites Abroad After Surge in Cases Among Brits Last year, a record number of British holidaymakers fell victim to parasitic infections while traveling abroad. Experts believe that the post-Covid travel boom to exotic destinations may be to blame. The UK saw nearly 1,000 cases of travel-associated parasitic infections in 2022, an increase …
A shooter unleashed chaos inside one of Bangkok’s biggest and most upscale shopping destinations, the Siam Paragon mall, in Thailand’s capital on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the death of at least one person. Initial reports indicated that between two to three people had died, but police later confirmed one fatality. It took less than …
BANGKOK (AP) — In a landmark ruling, a well-known Thai human rights lawyer has been found guilty of insulting the monarchy and has been sentenced to four years in prison. This is the first conviction under the controversial law that protects the royal institution since a civilian government came into power after years of military-backed …
Korean automobile manufacturer Kia displays the electric vehicle “EV6 GT-Line” during the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in Tangerang on August 10, 2023. Yasuyoshi Chiba | Afp | Getty Images Indonesia’s EV-friendly policies have attracted global investors to the country, and experts suggest they could also drive investments in Southeast Asia’s automotive industry as …
Tourist sitting on a swing at a beach in Thailand. © Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images Thailand’s tourism recovery is on the rise as diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia normalize and Chinese tourists return, says American-born hotel tycoon William Heinecke. “We have witnessed the revival of Saudi tourism in Thailand, with two daily …
Entomologists in Thailand were astonished by the discovery of a new species of tarantula in the southern part of the country. Named the Chilobrachys natanicharum, the spider has a mesmerizing “blue-violet hue resembling the color of electrical sparks,” according to researchers from the Entomology Museum at Khon Kaen University and the Natural History Museum of …
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A fascinating phenomenon occurred when a six-month-old boy in Thailand received treatment for Covid-19. After being prescribed the antiviral drug favipiravir, his originally dark brown eyes transformed into a vibrant blue within just 18 hours. Favipiravir, commonly used for influenza and Ebola, has been approved for Covid treatment in some parts of Asia but does …