Southern Thailand Floods Kill 33, Strand Thousands
Severe flooding in southern Thailand has claimed 33 lives and impacted millions. Families are trapped on rooftops as emergency services race against time. Read the latest updates on the crisis.
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China funeral protests erupt over cremation mandate
Protests erupt in China's Guizhou province as villagers resist mandatory cremation policies. Traditional burial practices clash with government land preservation efforts amid rising unrest.
Woman found alive in coffin before cremation
A 65-year-old Thai woman was discovered alive in her coffin moments before cremation after staff heard knocking. Read this shocking survival story.
Woman found alive in coffin before cremation in Thailand
A 65-year-old Thai woman declared dead was discovered alive in her coffin just before her cremation. The incident raises serious questions about end-of-life procedures. Read the full story.
Australian tourist accused of skipping £717 tattoo bill
An Australian tourist allegedly walked out of a Thai tattoo studio without paying £717 for a six-hour samurai mask correction. CCTV captures the incident in Phuket.
Woman found alive in coffin before cremation in Thailand
A 65-year-old Thai woman was discovered alive and knocking from inside her coffin just before her scheduled cremation. Read the full incredible story of her miraculous survival.
Woman discovered alive in coffin in Thailand
A 65-year-old woman was found alive in her coffin in Thailand after staff heard knocking. The temple covered her medical expenses. Read this incredible story of survival.
Obesity crisis leads to oversized coffin demand
Funeral directors warn Britain's obesity epidemic is driving demand for larger coffins, complicating cremations and forcing some families to opt for burial instead. Discover the industry's response.
Grandmother wakes in coffin before cremation in Thailand
A 65-year-old grandmother declared dead shocked relatives by waking inside her coffin moments before cremation after a 225-mile journey to a Bangkok temple. Read this incredible survival story.
Thailand reverses afternoon alcohol ban after backlash
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.
Aussie mum dies in Phuket resort after night out
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's New Alcohol Laws Explained
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.
Brits fined £500 for Thailand holiday drinking
Two British tourists face hefty fines after being caught drinking alcohol during Thailand's sacred Buddhist holiday, highlighting strict local laws travellers often overlook.
Thailand's skies illuminated by ancient lantern festivals
Breathtaking photographs reveal Thailand's ancient lantern festivals transforming night skies into rivers of light as thousands celebrate renewal and hope.
British yoga guru arrested in Thailand during Full Moon Party
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 warns against Bangkok travel after shooting
Hong Kong authorities warn citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Bangkok after deadly shopping mall shooting raises safety concerns across Southeast Asia.
Australian tourist arrested for shoplifting in Thailand
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.
British man found dead in Thailand hotel water tank
A British man has been found dead in a hotel water tank in Thailand, triggering a major investigation and serious contamination concerns for guests.
Thailand Travel Alert: Foreign Office Warning for Brits
UK government updates Thailand travel advice amid escalating violence and security concerns. Essential reading for anyone planning a trip to the Land of Smiles.
Thailand's Hoi An submerged as flooding cripples tourism
Severe flooding devastates Thailand's historic Hoi An, forcing tourist evacuations and raising urgent climate concerns for Southeast Asia's tourism industry.
UK couple's life-changing move to Thailand paradise
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.
Eva Air launches direct UK-Phuket flights year-round
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.
British mum, 31, dies mysteriously on Thailand holiday
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.
Thailand's New Alcohol Laws Threaten Tourist Fines
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.
Thai herbal inhaler health warning over dangerous chemicals
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.
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.
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.
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