[b]VIP prison scandal rocks Bangkok facility[/b]

Thailand’s DSI uncovered an alleged VIP network at Bangkok Remand Prison, involving a prominent lawyer, suspended officials and secret paid visits for Chinese inmates.





https://wochenblitzenglish.com/vip-priso...-facility/

[b]Thailand backs major new retirement savings plan[/b]

Thailand’s council of economic ministers approved the Thailand Individual Savings Account programme, offering major tax breaks on retirement savings and long-term bonds as the country adapts to an ageing population.





https://wochenblitzenglish.com/thailand-...ings-plan/

[b]Tourist refused at Don Mueang over cash rule[/b]

A foreign tourist said she was turned away at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport for failing to prove she carried 20,000 baht in cash, sparking criticism of Thai immigration’s communication and enforcement.





https://wochenblitzenglish.com/tourist-r...cash-rule/

[b]Smart Crossing Test Fails in Pattaya[/b]

A live test of Pattaya’s new high-tech pedestrian crossing failed when drivers ignored the red light, leaving the mayor stranded and tourists confused.





https://wochenblitzenglish.com/smart-cro...n-pattaya/

[b]Thailand orders checks on airport baggage scales[/b]

Thailand’s transport ministry ordered nationwide inspections of baggage scales at regional airports to prevent unfair excess baggage fees and strengthen flight safety.





https://wochenblitzenglish.com/thailand-...ge-scales/

[b]Retiring in Thailand: Paradise at Risk[/b]

Thailand remained a dream destination for German-speaking retirees, but visa hurdles, new tax rules and soaring healthcare costs turned many retirement plans into a high‑risk gamble.





https://wochenblitzenglish.com/retiring-...e-at-risk/

[b]Police shut Ko Pha-ngan illegal hotels[/b]

Authorities on Ko Pha-ngan closed two illegal hotels and detained five people as part of a wider campaign against unlicensed lodgings and foreign labour violations ahead of New Year.





https://wochenblitzenglish.com/police-sh...al-hotels/

[b]Students Help Rescue Tourist on Koh Samui[/b]

A 48-year-old French tourist was rescued at night from Hin Lad Waterfall on Koh Samui after breaking his ankle, with seven Thai students first on the scene.





https://wochenblitzenglish.com/students-...koh-samui/

[b]Bangkok lashes out over Hun Sen photo move[/b]

Bangkok accused Hun Sen of using an old private photo of Prime Minister Anutin as a political weapon amid an escalating border dispute with Cambodia.





https://wochenblitzenglish.com/bangkok-l...hoto-move/

[b]Border clashes force mass evacuations[/b]

Fresh clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border left soldiers dead and injured, triggered airstrikes and prompted large-scale evacuations and school closures on both sides.





https://wochenblitzenglish.com/border-cl...acuations/