Thailand

Thai cabinet approves draft bill to legalize casinos as part of entertainment complexes

Global companies operating in Macau and Las Vegas are eager to invest in complexes in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya, reports the Bangkok Post.

The harmonious relationship between the stray dogs of Koh Samui, island's residents

On the small Thai island of Koh Samui, tens of thousands of stray dogs roam freely, a common sight everywhere.

By NITSAN SHORER
18/01/2025

Discharged IDF soldier killed in Thailand motorcycle accident

“This is a devastating tragedy for someone who endured the horrors of combat in Gaza, only to lose his life on a dream vacation,” said one family friend.

By YOAV ETIEL
12/01/2025

Spanish student Blanca Ojanguren killed by elephant during Thai vacation

Ojanguren was part of a group of tourists engaged in bathing the elephants.

Elephant contraceptives: Thailand goes on a wild (animal) birth control plan

Wild elephant population increase by 7-8% annually in the country, leading to deadly human-elephant conflicts.

Three killed, at least 48 wounded in explosive attack at Thai festival

Two suspects have been arrested, the Associated Press reported citing police, although charges have yet to be pressed. The Bangkok Post said the suspects were aged 16 and 17.

Grapevine December 8, 2024: A suitable match

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

'They were looking for Israelis': Israeli attacked by German tourist in Thailand

Ilay additionally reportedly sustained a wound to his eye after one of his assailants attacked him. He also suffered from swollen ribs.

Israelis more deterred by flight cancellations than by travel warnings

Recent events and travel warnings are affecting Israelis, but mainly in the short term.

By STAV LIVNE/GLOBES/TNS
27/11/2024

Thai soldiers tortured and killed Myanmar migrant, rights group says

Aung Ko Ko, 37, died after three soldiers and a Myanmar national brought him to an abandoned military bunker where they kicked and beat him with a bamboo stick, witnesses said.

By REUTERS
15/11/2024
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