Tragic End for Thai Singer, Allegedly After Complications from Multiple Massage Sessions
Udon Thani, Thailand-
Chayada Prao-hom, a beloved singer in the Luk Thung and Mor Lam genres (Thai country/Issan music), passed away following alleged complications from...
Medical Bytes Thailand Number 118: Dying With Dignity
The following is a guest opinion article from Doc Martyn. His opinions and advice are entirely his own and may not necessarily be those...
Update: Laos Arrests Hostel Staff After Methanol Poisoning Claims Six Lives in Vang Vieng
Laos —
On November 27th, 2024, international news outlets provided an update on six foreign tourists who died in Laos last week, allegedly due to...
Police Raid Pattaya Miracle Herb Shop After Many Complaints From Tourists, Pakistani Man Arrested
Pattaya —
Chonburi police raided a herbal shop in Pattaya for allegedly selling unapproved medicines with exaggerated health claims, arresting four individuals. This is only...
Laos Deaths Linked to Methanol Poisoning: Six Tourists Dead, Investigations Ongoing
Laos —
On November 21st, 2024, the UK Foreign Office confirmed that Simone White, a 28-year-old British lawyer, was the fifth tourist to die in...
Thai Health Minister Blocks 24-Hour Alcohol Sales in Hotels, Reviews Railway Proposal
National —
On November 19th, 2024, Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsuthin, dismissed proposals for 24-hour alcohol sales in hotels and postponed decisions on serving...
Thailand Introduces Smoke and Scan on Cigarettes to Combat Contraband and Protect Health
National —
On November 15, 2024, Deputy Finance Minister Paophum Rojanasakul announced the launch of the “QR Cigarette” system, a Track & Trace technology to...
Prachinburi Zinc Factory Explosion Kills Two Burmese Workers, Injures 28
Prachinburi —
On October 26th, 2024, Thai national media reported an explosion erupted from a chemical mixing tank at a zinc production facility in Kabin...
PM2.5 Warning for Bangkok and Surrounding Areas
PRESS RELEASE:
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Chalermchai Sri-on has issued a warning regarding elevated PM2.5 dust levels in Bangkok and surrounding provinces from...
Amidst Major Legal Troubles, Icon Group Billboard Removed in South Pattaya
Pattaya, October 12th – The gigantic billboard for "The Icon" beauty and health supplement group in the heart of Pattaya has been removed, following...
