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Chiang Rai Times ·

China Faces New COVID Surge Amid Smog and Winter Chill

BEIJING – As October 2026 brings cooler temperatures to China, public health officials are tracking a troubling trend. COVID-19 cases are steadily rising across the country once again. This uptick…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Mother Seeks Probe Into Foreign Boyfriend After Fatal Pattaya Fall

The mother of a 19-year-old woman who died after falling from a building in Pattaya has appealed for a full investigation, saying she fears her daughter may not receive justice. Prathumma, 39,…
Khaosod English ·

Grandmother urges end to bullying after Buriram teen’s death

BURIRAM — A grandmother has urged people to stop bullying others after her 15-year-old granddaughter died by suicide at home on Saturday, saying the teenager had repeatedly complained about being…
The Thaiger ·

Thailand may let under-18s play snooker by amending a 1935 gambling law

Thailand is consulting on a change to a 1935 gambling law that would let people under 18 play and train at snooker and billiards, which the rules have barred them from since 1960. The same draft…
TravelAwaits ·

Amtrak Sale Offering Free Companion for First-Class Roomettes for a Limited Time

Image courtesy of Liliana Drew If you’ve been considering a first-class Amtrak ticket, now is the perfect time to book your trip—especially if you want to bring a companion along for free. Amtrak is…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Thailand Advances Nine Southern Road and Bridge Plans

BANGKOK – Thailand is stepping up its economic game with a massive investment in the southern provinces. The government recently announced plans to push forward nine major road and bridge projects to…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Israeli held in Bangkok over drugged cakes & overstay

Bangkok police have arrested a 54-year-old Israeli man and a Thai woman, 44, at a Huai Khwang condominium after allegations that he used dating apps to lure women to his room and gave them cakes…
Khaosod English ·

Dutch TV host reported missing in Thailand left country in 2025, police say

BANGKOK — Dutch television personality Emile Ratelband, 77, who was reported missing by his family in Thailand, left the country in late 2025 and has not been recorded as returning, Thai immigration…
The Thaiger ·

Chinese fugitive held in Pattaya, child may lose Thai nationality

Immigration police have arrested a 37 year old Chinese man at a house in Pattaya on an Interpol notice sought by China, where he is accused of running gambling operations that cost 1.5 billion baht.…
TravelAwaits ·

Don’t Break This Important Rule When You Visit Machu Picchu

Image courtesy of Maria Camila Visiting Machu Picchu is easier than ever before thanks to streamlined transportation that leads from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, the small town located nearly 7,000 feet…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Southern Thailand: A Regional Cultural Guide

Southern Thailand stretches down the Malay Peninsula, with the Gulf of Thailand on one side and the Andaman Sea on the other. Its provinces include island gateways and long coastlines, but also…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Thailand cannabis couriers jailed after Birmingham seizure

Five members of a drug-smuggling conspiracy have been sentenced after Border Force officers found 460kg of cannabis in 22 suitcases arriving at Birmingham Airport from Thailand via Paris in August…
Khaosod English ·

Myanmar’s detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi traded health concerns with her son in their first call in 5 years

BANGKOK (AP) — The son of Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Friday that when he finally got to speak with his mother, who has spent more than five years in detention in the Southeast…
The Thaiger ·

Thai Lion Air restores Udon Thani to Pattaya flights to four days a week

Thai Lion Air is flying between Udon Thani and U-Tapao four days a week again, restoring a route it had cut back, nine days before Udon Thani opens an international horticultural expo that runs until…
TravelAwaits ·

7 Airbnbs on Hilton Head Island That Won’t Break the Bank

Image courtesy of Top Floor Condo (listed below) Hilton Head Island is a classic Lowcountry getaway that brings to mind idyllic, long days and outdoor activities, from boating to golf, that lull you…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Bangkok MRTA Plans 175 Billion Baht Rail Expansion By 2028

BANGKOK – Commuters in Bangkok can look forward to a major boost in public transport options over the coming years. The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) recently unveiled a massive…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Police confirm Dutch TV host left Thailand in 2025

Thai immigration police say Dutch television personality Emile Ratelband, 77, left Thailand for Laos in late 2025 and has not been recorded returning to the country. Ratelband had been reported…
Khaosod English ·

Thai anti-graft agency bars staff from bragging about work online

BANGKOK — Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has instructed staff to avoid using social media for personal purposes unrelated to their duties during working hours if it affects…
The Thaiger ·

Germany grants Thailand 570 million baht for climate and coastal projects

Germany is giving Thailand 15 million euros, about 570 million baht, for two climate projects, one on farming and biodiversity and the other on the coastal cities most exposed to rising water,…
TravelAwaits ·

Much Better Adventures Launches Exotic Wildlife Collection Trips, from Estonia to Borneo

Wolf Tracking in Italy - Image courtesy of Much Better Adventures Travelers who are interested in wildlife conservation often face a tough dilemma. On one hand, they crave the chance to get out into…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Thailand’s Rail Expansion Plans Through 2030

BANGKOK – Commuting in Thailand is currently undergoing a massive and exciting transformation. As we head steadily toward 2030, the nation is pouring billions into modernizing its aging rail…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Thailand seeks China advice on first SMR nuclear safety rules

Thailand is looking to China's rapidly expanding nuclear sector for guidance on safety standards for its first small modular reactor (SMR), as the country prepares for nuclear power deployment within…
Khaosod English ·

2 Philippine air force planes collide during a training flight, killing all 4 pilots

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two Philippine air force planes collided during a training flight and crashed at an air base south of Manila, killing all four pilots onboard, Philippine officials said…
The Thaiger ·

American dealer held on Koh Phangan with 13 million baht worth of drugs

Immigration police have arrested an American man on Koh Phangan with cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy and other drugs worth about 13 million baht, most of it hidden in a compartment built into a sofa…
TravelAwaits ·

4 Ways to Make the Most Out of a Vacation That’s Ruined by Rain

Image courtesy of Giuseppe Ruco What’s the most important factor in surviving a vacation that’s ruined by rainstorms? Liking your travel companion or your group. When rainstorms, thunderstorms, and…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Can Thailand Hit Its 2027 Tourism Targets?

BANGKOK – Thailand could hit its 2027 tourism targets, but it’s far from assured. The country has several goals and ambitions for 2027, not one simple visitor-number target. The clearest headline is…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Southern road and bridge projects top THB240bn

Thailand's Transport Ministry is advancing nine road and bridge projects in the South worth more than THB240 billion, including motorway schemes, new island crossings and a bridge over Songkhla Lake.…
The Thaiger ·

Chiang Rai senator wants digital border passes to shorten Mae Sai queues

A senator for Chiang Rai has asked the agencies running the Mae Sai crossing to put more staff on at busy hours and to turn the existing electronic border pass into a service that handles the whole…
TravelAwaits ·

8 Walkable Airbnbs in Baltimore’s Trendiest Neighborhoods

Image courtesy of Charm City (listed below) Are you hearing the call of Baltimore, Maryland’s world-famous crab cakes? Or maybe of its hidden gems? It’s the perfect time for a Chesapeake Bay…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Why Thailand’s Rule of Law Score Keeps Falling

Thailand’s rule of law score didn’t fall in the latest World Justice Project results. In 2026, it edged up 1.0% from the prior year, although its rounded score remained 0.50, well below the reported…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Two held over alleged Chinese woman kidnapping

Tourist Police and investigators in Thailand have arrested two Thai men over the alleged kidnapping of a Chinese woman who was lured into the country and driven towards the border. The two men,…
The Thaiger ·

Bangkok police run a donor heart from Don Mueang to hospital in 19 minutes

Traffic police cleared a path through heavy rain on Thursday evening to move a donated heart from Don Mueang Airport to King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in 19 minutes, the 197th heart the unit…
TravelAwaits ·

Airbnb Announces New Set of Rules for Hosts—And It Includes Fewer Cleaning Chores

Image courtesy of Kampus Production Starting November 20, 2026, Airbnb renters will have expanded rights when it comes to the demands hosts can make of them. Over the last few years, hundreds of…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Thailand Targets Five Asian Markets for 2027 Tourism Growth

BANGKOK – Thailand is actively reshaping its travel industry to secure a highly lucrative future for its economy. The nation is officially targeting five crucial Asian markets to boost international…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

German's wife arrested over Yasothon fake plates

A 49-year-old woman travelling with her German husband has been arrested in Yasothon after highway police stopped her pickup for speeding and allegedly found it was displaying false Bangkok…
The Thaiger ·

Thai floods recede to 16 provinces, with 64 deaths where water remains

Flooding across Thailand has pulled back to 16 provinces and Bangkok, and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation counts 64 deaths in the areas that remain under water. That figure is…
TravelAwaits ·

7 Airbnbs in Torrance, California: Sunsets & Small-Town Vibes Guaranteed

SunBreeze Studio (listed below, last) If you travel south from LAX, you can reach the coastal town of Torrance in less than half an hour. If you’ve visited Redondo Beach before, you might have even…
On the forums
Is driving 11hours for a 4 day trip worth it?
r/roadtrip · 6 · 45 Trip Planning
My friend lets me borrow his RV for free all the time. What would YOU want someone to do to pay you back?
r/GoRVing · 40 · 73
Mattress Stowage on Drivers Side with Cargo Netting.
r/vandwellers · 41 · 8 Builds
There's something about driving through tunnels and across bridges. Glacier National Park, Montana.
r/roadtrip · 113 · 13 Destination Highlight
What’s one small RV maintenance issue that keeps coming back?
r/GoRVing · 7 · 38
Buyer beware- ECO-WORTHY 2PCS 200W Flexible HJT Solar Panels ETFE 18BB quality issues.
r/vandwellers · 34 · 34 Builds
In your roadtripping experience, how likely are you to be pulled over in the US while making a conscious effort to obey every traffic law
r/roadtrip · 51 · 309 Trip Planning
Heating a Tiny van / car without a diesel heater
r/vandwellers · 7 · 40 Question
Crater Lake National Park: A Volcanic Wonderland Filled with Geological and Biological Mysteries
r/roadtrip · 193 · 18 Destination Highlight
Van office setup for doing my job from the road
r/vandwellers · 28 · 39 Tips & Tricks
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