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Chiang Rai Times ·

Tourist Falls to Her Death at Mae Hong Son Mountain Campsite

MAE HONG SON – Park officials closed Doi Wa Wa Jo indefinitely on Saturday after a 30-year-old tourist from Bangkok fell to her death from a steep cliff near a highland campsite. Prachaya…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Philippines wins first Eurovision Song Contest Asia

The Philippines has won the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, held at One Bangkok Arena on 14 November 2026, with 19-year-old singer Carmelle taking the title for her women's empowerment anthem…
Khaosod English ·

Exiled Cambodian politician denounces Francophonie summit, citing repression

BANGKOK, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Exiled Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy denounced a gathering of leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, in Phnom Penh this weekend as a “sham”, saying…
The Thaiger ·

Ex-Krungthai Bank adviser arrested in Nonthaburi over 53-million-baht customer fraud

Police say a former Krungthai Bank investment adviser used 13 customers' documents to open fund accounts and ATM cards in their names between 2012 and 2025. The story Ex-Krungthai Bank adviser…
TravelAwaits ·

5 US Hotels Established Before 1850 That Have Historic Golf Courses

Image courtesy of Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa Did you know that you can find some of the oldest golf courses in the United States at its oldest historic hotels? That might not surprise golfers…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Chiang Rai Business Summit Targets Tech Innovation

CHIANG RAI – Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat urged Thai business leaders Saturday to adopt science, research and commercial innovation to keep the nation competitive in a fast-shifting…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Swede arrested in Hua Hin over 15-day overstay

A 56-year-old Swedish man has been arrested in Hua Hin after immigration officers said he had remained in Thailand for 15 days after his permission to stay expired. Prachuap Khiri Khan Immigration…
Khaosod English ·

Thai army says temple displays at Cambodia’s Francophonie event carry political agenda

BANGKOK – The Royal Thai Army has accused Cambodia of using an international Francophonie event in Phnom Penh to promote a distorted narrative of the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, saying the…
The Thaiger ·

Doi Inthanon drops to 9°C as foreign visitors flock to Chiang Mai peak

The summit of Thailand's highest mountain recorded a single-digit low for a second morning, and foreigners made up more than half of the visitors the park counted. The story Doi Inthanon drops to 9°C…
TravelAwaits ·

8 Best Airbnbs in San Francisco in and Around the Mission District

Image courtesy of Solenn Thircui From Fisherman’s Wharf to the Presidio to Chinatown to the Haight, San Francisco is dotted with well-known neighborhoods that you would recognize from pop culture. In…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Deputy Minister Visits Chiang Rai to Probe Myanmar Toxic Mines

CHIANG RAI – Thailand’s Deputy Interior Minister Jesada Thaiseth inspected three border mining zones across from Chiang Rai’s Mae Fa Luang district on Saturday, gathering evidence of expanding…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Chinese travellers refused entry at Thailand airport

Thai Immigration has defended conditions in a Suvarnabhumi Airport waiting area after online complaints from Chinese passengers refused entry, while warning travellers against agents claiming they…
Khaosod English ·

US flights resume after nationwide FAA ground stop, but travel chaos could last for days.

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) – The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop on Friday after a communications failure at air traffic control centres caused chaos at US airports and triggered the longest…
The Thaiger ·

Health Ministry warns of rising PM2.5 in Bangkok and central Thailand

The Public Health Ministry expects fine dust to build up in Bangkok, nearby provinces and central Thailand from November and has told hospitals to prepare. The story Health Ministry warns of rising…
TravelAwaits ·

7 Beautiful Airbnbs in Fort Lauderdale with Beachy Amenities

Image courtesy of Luxury Home (listed below) Fort Lauderdale is prized for its laid-back, beachy lifestyle—and as an escape from the metropolitan hub of Miami. But there’s more than meets the eye in…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Crisp Morning Chill in Chiang Rai Draws Crowds to White Temple

CHIANG RAI – A sharp drop in early morning temperatures drew waves of domestic and international travelers to Wat Rong Khun in Mueang Chiang Rai district on Saturday, signaling a brisk start to…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Phuket detains US man sought over trafficking case

Phuket immigration police have detained a 33-year-old American man after being contacted by the FBI, which said he was wanted by US authorities and linked to a human trafficking case. The man,…
Khaosod English ·

Central Group, Central Pattana announce THB 83 billion luxury mega-project in Bangkok

BANGKOK – Central Group and Central Pattana have announced a joint investment plan worth more than THB 83 billion to transform Central Embassy and its planned expansion into a major luxury mixed-use…
The Thaiger ·

Bangkok fuel protesters plan 11-kilometre march to Energy Ministry on Monday

The Krabi-led group camped near Government House will walk to the Ministry of Energy at 9am on November 16, after PM Anutin met the protesters but made no pledge on a 10-baht cut. The story Bangkok…
TravelAwaits ·

10 Resorts in Punta Cana with Day Passes That Give You Pool Access

Image courtesy of Leonardo Rossatti When traveling to resort destinations like Punta Cana, you’re faced with one important question: which hotel should you book? The answer matters a lot, as the…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Why Are Car Accidents Common Near Major Shopping Centers?

After a few years of declining statistics, annual road traffic accident (RTA) deaths in the United States are rising again. According to an analysis published by The New York Times in April 2026, the…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Indian man arrested in Udon Thani over 525-day overstay

Udon Thani immigration police have arrested a 24-year-old Indian man accused of overstaying his permission to stay in Thailand by 525 days while selling ice cream from a sidecar motorcycle. The…
Khaosod English ·

Surviving AI means holding on to basic skills and our humanity

Speakers at SX2026 say human skills will matter more, not less, as AI takes over routine work Will AI replace people? Which jobs will disappear? What skills will we need to survive? And who will gain…
The Thaiger ·

Heavy metals above safe limits found in some Kok and Mekong river fish

The Department of Fisheries found heavy metals above safety standards in some fish samples from the Kok and Mekong rivers and will meet two agencies on November 23. The story Heavy metals above safe…
TravelAwaits ·

9 Romantic Airbnbs in Paris for Couples

Image courtesy of Cozy Studio (listed below, last) Paris may be the City of Love, but planning a trip to the large metropolis is far from simple, cute, or romantic. You need to balance a range of…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Thailand’s Cost of Living Surge Squeezes Thai and Expats

BANGKOK — Surging fuel prices, heavy household debt and flood-disrupted food supplies pushed Thailand’s headline inflation to a 45-month high of 3.90% in October, squeezing daily budgets for local…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

UN urges Thailand not to return five Uyghurs to China

United Nations human rights experts have urged Thailand to halt any move to send five Uyghur detainees back to China, warning they could face torture, enforced disappearance and other serious abuses.…
The Thaiger ·

Pattaya-area hospital admits drilling near sick teen should not have happened

A hospital director in Bang Lamung says building work should not have gone ahead beside a seriously ill 17 year old, whose family wants answers after her death. The story Pattaya-area hospital admits…
TravelAwaits ·

VisitorsCoverage Offers Top Visitor Travel Plans With The Lowest Prices Guaranteed

Photo Credit: Getty Images Aren’t sure if you need travel insurance for your upcoming vacation? Or maybe you are sure that you want travel insurance, but you’re still confused about how to find the…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Mobile Apps in Thailand Help Travelers Find Fun Experiences

BANGKOK – Thailand’s famous sights are easy to recognize. Finding a neighborhood market, choosing a local restaurant, or figuring out the best way across town can take more work. Mobile apps help…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Woman jumps to her death after row with Chinese boyfriend

A 34-year-old woman died after reportedly jumping from an eight-storey apartment building near Rangsit University in Pathum Thani on Saturday, November 14, police said. Officers are investigating the…
The Thaiger ·

Prachin Buri truck crash kills three roadside vendors and cuts power

A trailer truck carrying about 48 tonnes of longan overturned outside a bank in Prachantakham, killing three stallholders, injuring six people and toppling a power pole. The story Prachin Buri truck…
TravelAwaits ·

These 12 Beautiful Airbnbs in Hawaii Will Make Your Jaw Drop (All Islands)

Image courtesy of Cliff House (listed below) Whether you’re heading to the shores of Waikiki Beach in Honolulu or drifting further off the map in Kauai, you’re sure to get hung up on one thing:…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Digital Payments Are Transforming Small Businesses in Thailand

A customer at a Bangkok shop scans a QR code, confirms the amount in a banking app, and pays without reaching for cash. For small businesses across Thailand, digital payments now affect how money…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Bangkok tourist dies after fall at Mae Hong Son campsite

A female Thai tourist, aged 30, from Bangkok has died after falling into a deep ravine beside a camping area at Doi Wawajo in Mae Hong Son province. The incident was reported at about 10.30pm on 13…
The Thaiger ·

Thai investigators ask Google and Apple to pull illegal loan apps

The DSI has sent Google and Apple the names of the eight licensed digital lenders and asked them to remove loan apps not run by those companies. The story Thai investigators ask Google and Apple to…
TravelAwaits ·

7 Tips on How to Budget for Trips to Big Cities: Unexpected Expenses, Ways to Save, & More

Big cities tend to have a high cost of living compared to smaller towns and rural areas—but that’s not always the case when it comes to travel. Sure, room rates in hubs like London, New York City,…
On the forums
Looking at an RV as my next option
r/GoRVing · 5 · 9
6500 miles, 22 state, 20 days (WA-OR-ID-UT-AZ-CO-NM-TX-OK-LA-MS-AL-AR-TN-KY-MO-IL-IA-MN-SD-ND-MT-ID-WA)
r/roadtrip · 279 · 30 Trip Report
Cheers from Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest!
r/vandwellers · 132 · 18 Road Trip
Don’t get an RV loan from Alliant FCU!
r/GoRVing · 6 · 24
Would you rather spend three days in Moab, Utah or Ouray, Colorado?
r/roadtrip · 153 · 181 Trip Planning
Does anyone happen to know who makes this cutaway van body?
r/vandwellers · 21 · 10 Question
Macerator Pump for Transfer to Portable Tote Tank in Truck Bed?
r/GoRVing · 7 · 33
Driving toward the sunset in Florida.
r/roadtrip · 49 · 4 Trip Report
I’m thinking of buying one these to road trip in. Any suggestions as to what I can do to discourage people from trying to snoop in during over night parking/sleeping inside? Paint job, decals and/or accessories wise?
r/vandwellers · 74 · 141 Tips & Tricks
2,500-Mile US Road Trip as a European
r/roadtrip · 1344 · 64 Trip Report
No-drill camper build in a 2026 Sienna Woodland
r/vandwellers · 94 · 15 Builds
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