Thailand has scrapped its controversial afternoon alcohol ban just days after it began. The U-turn comes after industry backlash, with a new pilot scheme allowing sales from 2pm to 5pm starting in December.
Karla Drescher, 47, died after drinking and having sex with German tourist Perry Shamiri. Read the full tragic story of her final hours in Thailand.
Thailand has implemented strict new alcohol rules, with fines up to £235 for violations. Learn how this affects your holiday and where you can still drink.
Two British tourists face hefty fines after being caught drinking alcohol during Thailand's sacred Buddhist holiday, highlighting strict local laws travellers often overlook.
Breathtaking photographs reveal Thailand's ancient lantern festivals transforming night skies into rivers of light as thousands celebrate renewal and hope.
A British spiritual teacher faces serious charges in Thailand after police raided his tantric massage workshop during the famous Koh Phangan Full Moon Party celebrations.
Hong Kong authorities warn citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Bangkok after deadly shopping mall shooting raises safety concerns across Southeast Asia.
An Australian man faces serious legal consequences after being arrested for allegedly shoplifting sunglasses worth £150 from a luxury mall in Bangkok, turning his dream holiday into a potential prison sentence.
A British man has been found dead in a hotel water tank in Thailand, triggering a major investigation and serious contamination concerns for guests.
UK government updates Thailand travel advice amid escalating violence and security concerns. Essential reading for anyone planning a trip to the Land of Smiles.
Severe flooding devastates Thailand's historic Hoi An, forcing tourist evacuations and raising urgent climate concerns for Southeast Asia's tourism industry.
An 80-year-old British tourist has been miraculously rescued after surviving two nights stranded in a treacherous Samos ravine, with emergency services launching a major international search operation.
Discover how one disillusioned British couple traded the grey skies of Britain for a sun-drenched new life in Thailand, finding happiness and financial freedom far from home.
Taiwan's Eva Air makes travel history with groundbreaking year-round direct flights from London Heathrow to Thailand's tropical island paradise of Phuket, starting March 2025.
A 31-year-old British mother's bucket list trip to Thailand ends in tragedy as she mysteriously collapses and dies, leaving family desperate for answers about what happened in Koh Samui.
UK holidaymakers heading to Thailand face severe penalties as new alcohol restrictions come into force. Discover how these strict laws could impact your tropical getaway and wallet.
Thailand's FDA issues urgent warning after laboratory tests reveal potentially harmful substances in widely-used herbal inhalers, prompting product recalls and consumer safety concerns.
A 55-year-old American tourist has been discovered deceased on a remote Cretan hiking path, sparking a major emergency response and investigation into the tragic incident.
Essential guide for tourists visiting Thailand during the official mourning period for Queen Sirikit, including dress codes, entertainment restrictions, and cultural expectations.
A Japanese tourist in his 50s tragically collapsed and died while visiting Rome's ancient Pantheon, despite immediate medical attention from on-site staff.
A dream Italian holiday turns to tragedy as a 70-year-old British man dies after a wall collapsed outside Rome's ancient Pantheon, with his daughter witnessing the horrific incident.
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 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.
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.
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.
A violent British tourist has been sentenced to prison after a shocking glass attack in a Benidorm pub that left another UK holidaymaker with life-changing injuries during a drunken argument over football.
French street artist Myrtille Tibayrenc's provocative nude mural in Bangkok faces whitewashing after authorities deem it culturally inappropriate, igniting freedom of expression concerns.
Shocking rape case rocks Greek holiday island as local police detain hotel employee following alleged attack on British tourist during summer getaway.
A British woman's dream holiday in Thailand turned into a medical mystery when she awoke speaking with a permanent Thai accent after suffering a stroke, in a rare condition known as Foreign Accent Syndrome.
Distinguished British author and MBE recipient Michael W. E. Zie, 84, dies after being struck by motorbike rider in Thailand while holidaying with family.