Thailand Mourning: Travel Guide During Queen Sirikit Period
Essential guide for tourists visiting Thailand during the official mourning period for Queen Sirikit, including dress codes, entertainment restrictions, and cultural expectations.
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British tourist dies in Thailand hotel balcony fall
A 33-year-old British tourist has died after falling from a seventh-floor hotel balcony in Thailand, with local authorities investigating the tragedy as a suspected suicide.
Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit Dies Aged 92
Thailand enters official mourning as Queen Mother Sirikit Kitiyakara, beloved wife of the late King Bhumibol and mother of the current monarch, passes away peacefully in Bangkok at age 92, leaving behind a legacy of royal service spanning seven decades.
Brit faces life in Thai prison over motorbike
A British holidaymaker's dream trip to Thailand turns into a nightmare as he faces devastating charges that could see him imprisoned for life over a disputed motorbike rental.
Brit tourist faces Thai jail after £68k cocaine hotel bust
A 25-year-old British tourist is facing severe prison time in Thailand after authorities discovered 1kg of high-purity cocaine worth over £68,000 in his luxury Bangkok hotel room during a dramatic police raid.
City Couple Finds Freedom in Canadian Wilderness Homestead
James and Samantha Alofs traded their demanding city careers for a self-sufficient homestead deep in the Canadian wilderness, discovering a more meaningful existence far from modern pressures.
Real Living Wage Jumps to £12 - 460,000 Workers Benefit
Over 460,000 British workers are celebrating a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage increases to £12 across the UK and £13.15 in London, offering financial relief during the cost of living crisis.
French artist's nude mural censored in Bangkok
French street artist Myrtille Tibayrenc's provocative nude mural in Bangkok faces whitewashing after authorities deem it culturally inappropriate, igniting freedom of expression concerns.
Real Living Wage: Record 2025 pay rise announced
Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage receives its largest-ever increase, outpacing government minimum rates and tackling the cost of living crisis.
Real Living Wage rises 7% in UK pay boost
Nearly half a million UK workers will receive a significant pay increase as the Real Living Wage rises to £13.15 in London and £12.05 nationwide, outpacing government minimum rates.
British MBE author dies in Thailand motorbike collision
Distinguished British author and MBE recipient Michael W. E. Zie, 84, dies after being struck by motorbike rider in Thailand while holidaying with family.
Man trades UK life for permanent cruise ship living
A British man reveals why he's trading conventional UK life for a permanent residence aboard a luxury cruise ship, claiming it's healthier and more cost-effective than mainland living.
House-sharing revolution sweeps UK amid cost of living crisis
Discover why thousands of UK adults are embracing multi-generational living and creative house-sharing arrangements to combat soaring living costs and build financial resilience.
British teen found alive after 3 days in Thai jungle
A 16-year-old British boy survives three nights alone in treacherous Thai jungle terrain after getting separated from his father during a hiking expedition in Khao Yai National Park.
British teen survives 72 hours alone in Thai jungle
A 14-year-old British boy survives three terrifying days lost in dense Thai jungle before being rescued by local authorities in a dramatic operation.
British teen missing in Thai jungle sparking major search
An 18-year-old British teenager has disappeared during a solo trek through Thailand's treacherous Khao Sok National Park, sparking an urgent international search operation.
British tourist arrested in Thailand over unpaid bar tab
A British tourist's holiday in Thailand turns into a legal nightmare after being arrested for allegedly refusing to pay his substantial bar bill at a popular Pattaya nightspot.
British teen rescued after 2 weeks lost in Thai jungle
A remarkable survival story unfolds as a British teenager is rescued after spending two terrifying weeks lost in the treacherous Thai jungle, forced to eat insects and tree bark to stay alive during his ill-fated attempt to reach Myanmar.
Thailand's new tourist laws every traveller must know
British tourists heading to Thailand face stricter regulations as authorities crack down on inappropriate behaviour. From vaping bans to modest dress requirements, discover the rules that could land you in serious trouble.
British teen vanishes in Thailand during holiday
Jay Slater, a 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, has disappeared during a holiday in Tenerife. Last contact was made Monday morning as he faced a gruelling 11-hour walk back to his accommodation.
British tourist faces death penalty in Thailand
George Wilson, a British national, could face execution in Thailand after being arrested on serious drug charges. Learn about the case details and legal implications.
British teens chase moped thief in Thailand justice
A dramatic chase unfolded in Thailand as quick-thinking British teenagers turned the tables on a moped thief who snatched a handbag, delivering instant street justice in a heart-pounding confrontation.
British tourist arrested in Thailand for cannabis purchase
A 23-year-old British tourist's dream holiday turns into a legal nightmare after being arrested in Thailand for allegedly purchasing cannabis, despite recent legalisation changes.
Brit tourist arrested for crystal meth in Thailand
A 37-year-old British tourist has been arrested in Thailand after police discovered crystal methamphetamine in his Phuket hotel room, potentially facing decades in prison under the country's strict drug laws.
Brit faces death penalty over 24kg meth bust in Thailand
Shocking footage reveals moment UK tourist, 23, is arrested at Thai airport with nearly 24kg of crystal meth in his suitcase - now facing possible execution under the country's strict drug laws.
DWP Posts £150 Discount Letters: Are You Eligible?
The DWP has started posting letters to eligible households confirming the £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment. Find out if you qualify and the exact payment window.
Thailand's Holiday Price Shock: Is It Still a Bargain?
The plummeting pound has sent the cost of a Thai holiday soaring, with the strong baht turning once-affordable luxuries into premium purchases. Discover where the value remains and how to still find a bargain in paradise.
British Tourists Steal £12k Watch at Gunpoint in Thailand
A gang of British tourists in Phuket, Thailand, orchestrated a violent robbery, ramming a US lawyer's motorcycle before stealing his £12,000 luxury watch at gunpoint. Shocking CCTV captures the entire attack.
Zara McDermott's Thailand Doc Exposes Tourism Dark Side
BBC Three documentary 'Island of Dreams' reveals the harrowing reality behind Thailand's idyllic facade, from elephant abuse to sex trafficking, as investigated by Zara McDermott.
UK Inflation Plunges to 2.3%, Nearing BoE Target
In a dramatic shift, UK inflation has fallen to its lowest level in nearly three years, hitting 2.3% in April. This brings it tantalisingly close to the Bank of England's 2% target, putting a summer interest rate cut firmly on the table. Discover what thi
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