The killing of a 17-year-old girl exposes a deeply disturbing reality in Thailand’s entertainment capital, Pattaya. An Australian man has been charged with murder after the victim was found in a suitcase.
Thailand Enforces “Zero Trust” Airport Security to Eradicate Smuggling Rings
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
Thailand is launching a nationwide crackdown on airport security, aiming to dismantle transnational smuggling networks and restore international confidence, after a Thai Airways flight attendant was arrested for drug trafficking in Australia.
Thailand cracks down on tourism nominees as 33 firms flagged in five provinces
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
The Department of Business Development and Department of Tourism are using technology to detect nominee tourism businesses, with 33 firms flagged and four licences revoked.
Heatwave disrupts US Independence Day celebrations across eastern states
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
A severe heatwave has forced cities across the central and eastern United States to cancel or delay July 4 parades, concerts and fireworks, with more than 185 million people under heat alerts.
PlayStation to end physical game discs in 2028 as it goes fully digital
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
PlayStation will stop producing physical discs for new games from January 2028, shifting fully to digital distribution and reigniting debate over consumer rights and game ownership.
7-Eleven sues Nike over Air Max trainers in Slurpee-style colours
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
7-Eleven has sued Nike in a Texas federal court, accusing the sportswear giant of copying its orange, green and red branding on an Air Max 95 shoe scheduled for release on July 11.