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Chiang Rai Times ·

Bangkok Weather Forecast: Extreme Heat Warnings Issued

Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – Residents of Thailand’s bustling capital are bracing for another sweltering week. The latest Bangkok weather forecast predicts daytime…
PTT Oil and Retail Business, oil price board ·

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Hacked by trenggalek6etar – JATIM4U – Jangene_Cakep – Panataran – 0x1999 – 0xIDiot – Unlucky – Mr.Optimuz_Root
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Carman’s murder trial set for December 8 in Pattaya

Australian man, Simon Carman, is due to stand trial at Pattaya Provincial Court on December 8, 9 and 11 over the death of 17-year-old Thai teenager Tunchanok Donhomla. Carman, from Western Australia,…
TravelAwaits ·

Here’s How to Save Up to 15% Off Booking Hotels on Trip.com

Image courtesy of SVH Manali With a high user rating and a dedication to price matching, Trip.com is one of the most accessible discount OTAs that you can use to book hotels, flights, and more. Its…
Khaosod English ·

Foreign tourists caught stealing goods at Phuket 7-Eleven

PHUKET – A Facebook video showing two foreign tourists caught stealing goods at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Patong has attracted more than one million views, with thousands of comments calling…
The Thaiger ·

Phuket tourist couple accused of shoplifting in Patong

Two foreign tourists have been accused of shoplifting at a convenience store in Patong, Phuket, after a Thai woman reportedly noticed them hiding merchandise inside a bag and alerted staff. The pair,…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Singapore Woman Jailed for Spending Charity Funds on Vacations

Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by Jeff Tomas SINGAPORE – A 39-year-old woman is heading to prison after a shocking charity scam. Anna Goh Li Bing tricked kind-hearted people into donating money…
PTT Oil and Retail Business, oil price board ·

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เธอเติม ชั้นเติมเธอได้กระเป๋า ชั้นก็ต้องได้กระเป๋า!!Smooth Bag ใบนี้ จะให้มีอยู่คนเดียวได้ไงมีให้เลือกสะสมถึง 3 ลายวิธีรับ Smooth Bag ง่าย ๆ 4 ขั้นตอน *สินค้ามีจำนวนจำกัด…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

South Korean man held over child porn Red Notice

Thai Immigration has detained a South Korean man, identified as Li Moon Seo, at a condominium in Bangkok's Thonglor area after South Korea sought his return through an Interpol Red Notice. Seo is…
TravelAwaits ·

7 Airbnbs in Hoboken, New Jersey That Let You Reach NYC via PATH in Under 30 Minutes

Image courtesy of Hoboken Brownstone (listed below, last) Earlier this year, I covered Airbnbs in Jersey City that make it easy to visit New York City without overpaying for hotels or rentals. But…
Khaosod English ·

La Via Campesina to Protest World Bank, IMF Meetings in Bangkok

La Via Campesina, a global peasant alliance with millions of members, will stage a protest in Bangkok this week to oppose the meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund…
The Thaiger ·

Jealous Loei man accused of torching car while partner at funeral

A Thai man was arrested in Loei province after allegedly setting fire to his partner’s stepfather’s car and threatening to kill her family when he returned home to find her and their baby absent…
Chiang Rai Times ·

What the World Economic Outlook Actually Measures

Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by Jeff Tomas When the International Monetary Fund reports global growth, what is the World Economic Outlook (WEO) actually measuring? The short answer is that the…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

American killed by ice truck in Nakhon Phanom

A 69-year-old American man was killed after an ice delivery truck struck his motorcycle from behind on the Nakhon Phanom-Tha Uthen bypass road on Monday, police said. The victim, identified only as…
TravelAwaits ·

You Can Book Guided Tours via TourHub (Partner of FlightHub)—Here’s How to Use the Platform to Compare & Buy Multi-Day Tours

There are dozens of highly rated and vetted tour companies that you can use to book multi-day adventures in foreign lands. These comprehensive tours cover all costs, from flights to coaches to…
Khaosod English ·

‘We love them both’: Thailand seeks balance between US and China

BANGKOK – Thailand has no problems with either China or the United States and should maintain a balance between the two major powers by pursuing mutually beneficial cooperation, the air force chief…
The Thaiger ·

Chiang Rai police finds 350kg meth hidden in water truck

Police arrested two people in a Chiang Rai drug bust yesterday, October 11, after discovering 350 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine concealed in a secret compartment beneath a truck carrying…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Thailand’s Dusit Poll and NIDA Poll How They Differ

Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by Jeff Tomas If Dusit Poll and NIDA Poll report different political results, the gap may reflect how each survey was designed, not a simple disagreement about public…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Korean’s tuk-tuk livestream clash sparks filming debate

A confrontation between Korean livestreamer TAEMIN1998 and a tuk-tuk driver in Bangkok has prompted debate over filming strangers in public, tourists' behaviour and the use of violence during…
TravelAwaits ·

9 Gorgeous Airbnbs in Puerto Vallarta for a Winter Getaway

Image courtesy of Casa Mateo, listed below If you aren’t visiting Puerto Vallarta for the weather, I’m not sure what you’re after. Sure, Puerto Vallarta is known as a haven for ocean-lovers with an…
Khaosod English ·

Thai immigration arrests South Korean man wanted over child sexual abuse material

BANGKOK — 12 October 2026, Thai immigration police have arrested a 42-year-old South Korean man wanted in his home country for allegedly operating an illegal pornography website that published sexual…
The Thaiger ·

The industry has voted: UF AWARDS APAC 2026 winners are here

This story is about success and competition. Fintech and online trading are the ultimate battlegrounds, where innovation, trade execution and razor-sharp spreads decide who wins the market and who is…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Free Expressway Access at 63 Tollgates For Public Holiday

Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – Thailand’s motorists can breathe a massive sigh of relief ahead of the upcoming national public holiday. The Expressway Authority of Thailand…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Foreign tourists caught shoplifting at Patong 7-Eleven

A video showing two foreign tourists being confronted over alleged shoplifting at a 7-Eleven in Patong, Phuket, has been viewed more than one million times on Facebook. The tourists, a man and a…
TravelAwaits ·

8 Hotels With Views of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to Celebrate the Centennial in Style

Image courtesy of Rain Wu If you’re hoping to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from a comfortable hotel instead of a cold, crowded street, now is the time to book a hotel package in New York…
Khaosod English ·

“We genuinely need these toilets”: Disabled woman shares life after illness

Chalalyn is just 26, but an illness that began shortly after she started building her adult life has left her unable to walk, in chronic pain and with only limited movement in her hands. Not long…
The Thaiger ·

Chinese man arrested over flight theft, 293,000 baht card fraud

Police have arrested a Chinese man at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok over an alleged in-flight theft operation targeting passengers’ cash and credit cards, with two victims reporting…
Chiang Rai Times ·

AI and Thailand’s Job Market: Skills, Risks, and Training

Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by Jeff Tomas AI can help you finish work faster, but it can also change which skills employers in Thailand need. The latest estimates point to significant exposure…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Thai air chief monitors China-linked Lao air base

Thailand's air force commander has said the military is monitoring construction of an airport at Ban Kuen in Laos, describing it as part of wider great-power competition with economic, political and…
TravelAwaits ·

Cirque du Soleil Announces Limited Run of a Puerto Rico-Themed Show in San Juan

Image courtesy of Cirque du Soleil (2026) Cirque du Soleil is launching a limited run of its brand-new show, LE LO LAI. Created with the input and direction of Puerto Rican artists, musicians, and…
The Thaiger ·

Thailand claims first Miss Global title with 2026 win

Thailand’s Saffron Maya Snook has made history by winning the Miss Global 2026 title, becoming the first Thai contestant to claim the international beauty pageant’s top prize. The Thai-British…
Chiang Rai Times ·

Fake Volunteer Scams Flood Donors: Actress Files Report

Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – A major flood donation scam has recently shocked Thailand. A man posing as a helpful volunteer tricked several generous donors out of hundreds…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Hong Kong police arrest seven over alleged Thai vice ring

Hong Kong police have arrested seven men over an alleged prostitution ring involving Thai women, seizing HK$3 million and freezing more than HK$5 million in suspected crime proceeds. The police force…
TravelAwaits ·

Air New Zealand Partners with The Amazing Race to Launch Luxury Travel Sweepstakes

Image courtesy of Donovan Kelly Never watched ‘The Amazing Race’ or particularly dreamed of visiting New Zealand? That might not matter if you’ve got the travel bug. There’s a new luxury sweepstakes…
The Thaiger ·

Thai actor questions 5,050 baht airport departure tax on flight

A Thai actor has questioned a 5,050 baht charge labelled as an airport departure tax on a flight from Bangkok to Vientiane, Laos, raising concerns about rising travel costs and confusion over…
Chiang Rai Times ·

How Thailand’s Expressway Tolls Work: Rates and Payment

Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by Jeff Tomas When you enter a Thai expressway, what happens at the toll plaza, and how much should you expect to pay? The cost depends on the road, plaza, direction…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Chinese man arrested over alleged in-flight card thefts

Don Mueang police arrested a 51-year-old Chinese national on 11 October after he arrived on a domestic flight, accusing him of stealing credit cards from passengers' overhead luggage and using them…
TravelAwaits ·

7 Best Vrbos in Bozeman, Montana for Nature Lovers

Image courtesy of Atelier Above Main Street (listed below, second) Montana is home to two popular national parks: Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. If you’ve visited Yellowstone…
The Thaiger ·

Queen Suthida to visit Japan for women’s ice hockey championship

Her Majesty Queen Suthida will travel to Japan from 14 to 22 October 2026, where she will attend a women’s ice hockey championship in Sapporo, the Royal Household Bureau has announced. At the…
On the forums
Etiquette Question: Washing your RV at a campground using your hookup?
r/GoRVing · 10 · 31
We’ll leave the light on for you. Fading sunset behind the Blue Ridge Mountains.
r/roadtrip · 163 · 4 Destination Highlight
Losing my mind with bad smells
r/vandwellers · 40 · 63 Tips & Tricks
8-day road trip from Texas to Colorado; route and must-see stops?
r/roadtrip · 8 · 20 Trip Planning
Installed the Safety Netting on the Cabinets, It takes some force to move the nets, and they hold their positions
r/vandwellers · 54 · 5 Builds
8.200 km north cape and back enjoayable in 25 days?
r/roadtrip · 16 · 24 Trip Planning
Lightweight solution for cabinet doors. I adapted the idea from NASCAR driver rollover retintion nets. 60"x17" weighs less than 5lbs.
r/vandwellers · 20 · 12 Tips & Tricks
Railroad with fall colors near Philadelphia
r/roadtrip · 902 · 18 Destination Highlight
Fears about gear outside van
r/vandwellers · 29 · 20 Van Life
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