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Greg Jorgensen

Creator of the award-winning travel blog Siam Stories and host of Thai Tourism Board official podcast (2008-2024). Former Lonely Planet contributor and author of three bestselling guidebooks on Thailand. Relocated from Portland to Bangkok in 2003 and never looked back.

708 articles

May 17, 2023

Better Conditions for Thai Berry Pickers in Nordic Countries

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) recently engaged in discussions with Nordic authorities about human trafficking, with a focus on improving regulations associated with labor contracts. Deputy police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn led the meeting on May 16, which included Janna Davidson, Swedish National Rapporteur, and representatives from the Nordic Police and Customs Cooperation.

May 17, 2023

Research Initiatives to Enhance Souvenir Development on Koh Samui

The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) has devised a plan to support research targeting the improvement of souvenirs sold on Koh Samui, a wellknown tourist destination. The island's main economic crop is coconut, with other plants such as banana also being widely used in souvenir production.

May 17, 2023

AI to Aid Forensic Work in Tackling Sex Crimes

Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at Mahidol University are working on a project to improve forensic sciences for sexrelated crimes using artificial intelligence (AI). The Broadcasting and Telecommunications Research and Development Fund for Public Interest (BTFP) has granted funding to support this pioneering endeavor.

May 17, 2023

New Charge Filed Against Aem Cyanide's Ex-Husband

The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police have filed another charge against Pol Lt Col Withoon Rangsiwuthaporn, the former husband of accused serial poisoner Sararat "Aem" Rangsiwuthaporn. CSD deputy commander Pol Col Anek Taosuparp went to Region 7 Provincial Police headquarters in Nakhon Pathom and laid the additional charge against Pol Lt Col Withoon. He is accused of helping a suspect avoid penalty or receive a lighter penalty by concealing or taking away evidence of an alleged crime.

May 17, 2023

MFP List MP-Elect Resigns Over Drink-Driving Incident

Nateepat Kulsetasit, a Move Forward Party (MFP) list MPelect, has resigned from her position as an MP candidate after being arrested for drinkdriving. She offered a public apology on Tuesday and expressed regret for her actions, stating that she had let people down and would be unable to vote for the samesex marriage legislation that she had championed.

May 17, 2023

The Magnificent Giant Koran of Yala Attracts Muslim Visitors

Yala's Raman district has recently become a popular destination for Muslims from various regions, all thanks to its latest artistic creation the nation's biggest Koran. This massive model of the Koran was made for the annual celebration of Eid alFitr, which marked the end of Ramadan on April 21 this year.

May 17, 2023

American Tourist Rescued from Pattaya Stormwater Drain

An American tourist was discovered trapped in a stormwater drain in Pattaya, Thailand, on Tuesday night. A passerby heard his cries for help and alerted the Sawang Boriboon emergency center, who responded to the scene near Soi Thepprasit 8 in Moo 11 of tambon Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district around 7:30 pm.

May 17, 2023

Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Embarks on European Tour in May 2023

The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation, under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, will embark on a highprofile European tour in May 2023. This tour is a collaboration between the Tourism Authority of Thailand and B. Grimm Group Ltd. The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) is set to perform in three major European cities: Vienna, Munich, and Paris.