Of the 14.5 million or so elderly Thais, many are still driving, and recent headlines have brought a growing number of scary road accidents involving some of them into the spotlight.
“There were no barriers, so I thought the bridge was open,” said Kriangsak Chonlatarn, recalling the horrifying moment he slammed on the brakes as his wife screamed that the road had vanished.
Many Bangkokians’ first encounter with the ocean was not at a beach, but in the sprawling amusement park known as Suan Siam (Siam Amazing Park). News that the 46-year-old attraction is closing permanently following severe flood damage has broken hear
Young social media users are turning roads across Thailand into stages for their online performances, in a viral trend that has sparked public alarm as well as a legal backlash.
Thailand is planning a major overhaul of its penalties for serious crimes following public outrage over high-profile convicts who committed murder after securing early release.
The pursuit of health is fuelling a massive fitness boom across the world, but many medical experts are warning against the much-touted “no pain, no gain” ethos. While regular physical activity remains a cornerstone of good health, excessive exertion can lead to catastrophic consequences.
Thailand is facing a double crisis: an overwhelming volume of illegally dumped hazardous waste and a deadly climate of intimidation against activists trying to stop it.
When gunfire echoed through Debsirin Nonthaburi School on August 7, leaving seven dead, it reopened deep wounds in a society traumatised by mass shootings over the past six years.
The recent mass shooting in Nonthaburi has ignited a national debate over gun control, but experts warn that the deeper roots of youth violence must be tackled to prevent future tragedies.
Thailand's drug crisis now impacts one in five communities nationwide, spurring locals to take urgent direct action rather than waiting for government intervention.
For years, elderly citizens were the primary targets of online fraudsters, but cyber scammers are now shifting their focus to young university students across Thailand.
