Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
A 75-year-old British woman has died after being hit by an SUV in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The driver has been arrested. Read the full story.
A 75-year-old British woman was killed crossing a road in Thailand. The driver has been charged. Read the full details of this tragic incident and Thailand's road safety record.
Thailand has revoked its five-decade ban on afternoon alcohol sales in a six-month trial. Learn what this means for tourists and the economy.
Thailand has scrapped a 53-year-old prohibition on afternoon alcohol sales in a bid to boost tourism and business. The 180-day trial starts now. Read the full story.
Louis Johe Jarvie, 34, was brutally stabbed outside a beach club in Cherng Talay, Phuket. The attacker fled the scene. Follow for breaking updates.
A 37-year-old British man from Ipswich died after being caught in a rip current at Freedom Beach, Phuket. This is the fourth tourist fatality in three days on southern Thai beaches.
A 37-year-old British father from Ipswich drowned in front of his wife at Freedom Beach, Phuket. He was the fourth tourist to die on southern Thai beaches in 72 hours. Read the full report.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand has claimed at least 170 lives. Here is the latest UK Foreign Office travel advice and what it means for your holiday plans.
A British-style pub in Pattaya, Thailand, is luring expats and tourists with bargain beer and live Premier League football—something its UK namesake famously avoids. Discover this slice of home 6,000 miles away.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.
The body of a 70-year-old Thai man was discovered naked and covered in ants following an alleged drug-fuelled sexual encounter. Follow for breaking news updates.
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.
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.
Discover why your body processes caffeine differently as you get older, leading to increased sensitivity, and learn practical tips to manage your intake effectively.
A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.
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.
Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney faces backlash from British fans after posing provocatively on GQ magazine's cover against Rio's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, with critics calling the photoshoot 'tone-deaf' and 'disrespectful' to religious sentiments.
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.
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.