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British mother seeks woman seen with son before his death in Bangkok hotel
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (454+ words) A British mother is trying to identify and contact a foreign woman who was seen with her son, Joshua Kershaw, shortly before he was found dead at a hotel in Sukhumvit area of Bangkok in January. The family of 21 year…...
British man dies in Bangkok after suspected spiked drink
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (385+ words) A British music event organiser died at a hotel in Bangkok on March 6 after he and his girlfriend allegedly consumed drinks that were spiked with cocaine and heroin. The woman remains in a rehabilitation centre. The British event organiser and…...
Restaurant Blames Customer for "Overloading Vegetables" After Hot Pot Spill Causes Severe Burns
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (426+ words) A Bangkok man suffered second-degree burns after a faulty hot pot stove tipped over. The restaurant refused full compensation, claiming he overloaded the pot with vegetables. BANGKOK " A 34-year-old man is seeking justice after suffering severe burns from a tipping…...
Bang Saen Beach turns black, vendors fear tourist drop
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (377+ words) Seawater at a popular beach in eastern Thailand turned black, raising concerns among visitors and vendors about health risks and a drop in tourism. Seawater along Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri has taken on a strange black hue, believed…...
UK mum's Thailand trip ruined over son's passport sticker mark
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (243+ words) A British mum claims her family was barred from flying to Thailand after airline staff said a faint sticker mark had damaged her son's passport. According to the British woman, staff told her there was an issue with 13 year old…...
Frenchman dies after jumping from Pattaya hotel balcony
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (251+ words) A hotel security guard in Pattaya alerted police after witnessing a Frenchman jump from a fifth-floor balcony early this morning, October 27, despite efforts to intervene. Rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Dhammastan Foundation were alerted to the incident at around 5am and…...
Patong lifeguards warn as venomous bluebottles wash up
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (307+ words) Lifeguards at Patong Beach have issued a warning after venomous Portuguese man o" war jellyfish washed ashore, urging tourists to stay cautious in the water. Lifeguards raised the alarm after several of the creatures were found along the sand. Patong…...
Scotsman's Thailand trip cut short after ex cancels passport
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (490+ words) A Scottish holidaymaker's dream trip to Thailand turned into a nightmare when his ex-partner cancelled his passport, leading to his detention at the airport and subsequent deportation back to the UK. William Barr, from Inverkeithing, Fife, was detained by immigration…...
Beach alert: Deadly blue dragons invade Phuket shore
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (340+ words) Beachgoers in Phuket are being warned to steer clear of venomous blue dragons after the toxic sea slugs washed up on Karon Beach. Local officials sounded the alarm after several sightings of blue dragon sea slugs (Glaucilla sp) were reported…...