Travellers warned: smuggling cannabis abroad risks jail and heavy fines
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
Thai officials warn travellers not to smuggle cannabis overseas, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison and new fines of 30,000 baht per kilogramme.
Commerce Ministry steps up nominee crackdown to protect Thai businesses
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
The Commerce Ministry and 23 agencies are using technology and proactive data screening to tackle nominee businesses, helping cut high-risk juristic entities by more than 65%.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York celebration
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have married in New York, with a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden and guests including Jennifer Lopez, Ed Sheeran and Jimmy Fallon.
WEF urges tourism to move beyond visitor numbers for sustainable growth
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
The World Economic Forum says travel and tourism must redefine success beyond arrivals and spending, focusing instead on communities, ecosystems, resilience and long-term value.
Highway 1314 in Chiang Mai closed after land subsidence raises collapse risk
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
Chiang Mai authorities have temporarily closed Highway 1314 in Mae Ai district after days of heavy rain caused land subsidence and raised fears the road could collapse into a ravine.
Thai cabin crew drug case points to scam-style trafficking network
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
Thai police are probing whether a cabin crew member arrested in Melbourne was deceived by a layered cross-border drug network using online scam tactics