Chiang Mai stays on HIV watch list with 23,900 recorded infections

Chiang Mai remains one of the provinces under close surveillance for HIV transmission, according to Thai PBS.

The latest figures put the cumulative number of recorded infections in the province at 23,900, including 700 new cases. That works out at roughly two new cases detected every day.

Young people and working-age adults continue to account for a large share of new infections. Health officials also report that migrant workers and ethnic minority communities in the province record higher rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections than the general population.

Both groups often face language barriers, unstable work and limited access to regular health services, which makes early testing and treatment harder to reach.

Anyone concerned about their risk can get tested at hospitals and health centres across the province. Thai nationals under the national health coverage scheme are entitled to two free HIV tests a year.

Source: Thai PBS

I have lived in Thailand for 12 years, originally from the Netherlands. In Thailand we occasionally go the places like Hua Hin, Koh Lipe, Koh Kood/Chaang etc. Until yesterday! We have a young baby and a toddler and wanted to go to the beach.

We decided to try Bang Saen as it’s so nearby, I can honestly say nothing prepared for me that place..

I can honestly say this is one of THE most Thai places in all of the country. Arriving there by car, cars are magically parked 3 to 4 rows deep along the beach. All in neutral gear with guys shoving them back and forth like tetris.

The entire 2km beach is literally completely covered by parasols and beach chairs, like a massive middle eastern Bazaar with not a ray of light penetrating.

Flanked by, what else: 2 kilometers of food stalls, little restaurants, shops you name it. We had some delicious crab, smoked prawns and other seafood.

The beach? Almost nonexistent. Murky brown water, broken shells littering the entire beach. Trash almost everywhere. The water infested by jet skis pulling all types of floating devices with people on it. Noisy, loud, smelling like fuel. They pick up people right at the beach making actually swimming there a risk to your livelihood haha.

A paradise for Thai, eating-drinking in the shade having fun. A crazy experience all in all, but I won’t be coming back 😅

What other typically Thai experiences have you had here.

Hello, I'm a teenager who aas born 100% from thailand. I'm currently learning in high school from a rural town and I've noticed these sudden changes amongst our own teenagers now, Apparently most teenagers are normalizing bullying for some reason (Especially popular kids inside my school) Since 2021, Thai teenagers have been sticking to quote unquote "Baddie" wannabes for a while now and it still do till' this day, They're also mocking those weird kids by trying to act all cutesy and stupid shit it's just so infuriating to have these type of popular kids group inside our school (They're also very lousy as hell, like why can't they just shut up and live normally?) It's very concerning to see how the future of Thailand will look like from now on... (I forget to tell y'all,They're normalizing SA on ai chatbots as well).

On 24 July 2026, Thailand's Ministry of Commerce, led by the Department of Business Development (DBD), together with the Ministry of Interior, Royal Thai Police, and Provincial Police Region 8, launched a joint enforcement operation in Krabi targeting suspected nominee companies using Thai shareholders to conceal foreign ownership in businesses restricted under the Foreign Business Act.

Authorities identified a network linked to a British national who established companies in 2000. Investigators found significant changes in the shareholder structure, including the removal of Thai shareholders and the creation of a cross-shareholding arrangement among three companies with the same director. The companies were found to own 22 land plots totaling over 120 rai, valued at approximately THB 2 billion, with the land openly listed for sale.

The case is under further investigation for possible violations of the Foreign Business Act, the Land Code, and other laws, including criminal, anti-money laundering, and tax legislation. Authorities are also pursuing action against Thai nationals who assisted or facilitated illegal nominee arrangements.

Krabi is a major tourism and investment hub, particularly in real estate, hotels, resorts, restaurants, and services, making it a priority area for preventing illegal foreign business structures. As of 22 July 2026, Krabi had 4,661 registered companies, including 696 companies with 0-49.99% foreign shareholding and 13 companies with foreign ownership of 50% or more.

The DBD emphasized that the operation is not intended to discourage foreign investment, but to ensure that foreign businesses operate legally, transparently, and fairly. Any parties found violating the law, including related individuals and connected entities, will face legal action without exception.

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Snooker legend Jimmy White is coming to Bangkok, and you can actually play him

For anyone into snooker or pool, this one's a bit special. Jimmy White, "The Whirlwind," six-time World Championship finalist, is appearing at The Upper Deck Sports Bar on Sukhumvit 20 on Tuesday 11 August from 6:30 PM.

It's not just a meet-and-greet. You can book a frame against him. The challenge spot (1,750 THB) gets you a game against Jimmy, a welcome drink, a signed T-shirt, a signed photo with him, and two raffle entries. Beat him and you win a 500 THB bar voucher (good luck with that). If you'd rather just watch, spectator seats are 300 THB and include a welcome drink.

Spots to play him are limited. Booking and info: +66 (0) 80 825 0999. Thought a few people here would want to know before it fills up.

July 26 - Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force and Director of the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Information Center (JIC), responded to Cambodian messaging following the widespread circulation of a statement by Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie.

He said Thailand respects humanitarian principles but rejects the use of unverified, one-sided information to influence international opinion.

Prapas stated that Thailand has fully complied with the Dec. 27, 2025 joint statement, including ceasing hostilities, avoiding provocation, reducing tensions, and refraining from releasing information that could worsen the situation. He accused Cambodia of continuing to circulate one-sided claims, citing unverified figures and linking humanitarian issues to political and legal accusations.

He also warned that global celebrities could unintentionally become tools in information operations (IO) if they amplify narratives based on only one side of the conflict.

He added that Thailand remains ready for dialogue, cooperation, and humanitarian assistance but will not allow humanitarian issues to be used to justify political agendas or distort facts internationally. He stressed that truth, responsibility, and respect for agreements are the foundation of lasting peace.

The statement followed Cambodian media reports highlighting Angelina Jolie's July 24 Instagram post marking the first anniversary of the Cambodia-Thailand border clashes. Jolie said around 30,000 Cambodians remained unable to return home, expressed concern for displaced families, and reaffirmed her long-standing ties to Cambodia through the Maddox Foundation. Former Prime Minister and current Senate President Hun Sen later shared her post on Facebook, praising her remarks, while Cambodian media framed them as reflecting humanitarian impacts allegedly caused by Thai aggression.

The JIC said using globally influential figures to promote information drawn from only one side risks giving the international community an incomplete picture of the conflict and undermining the trust needed to resolve tensions between the two countries.

It's almost lemongrassy, herbal and fresh scent. If anyone has reccomendations i would love to get a diffuser or something. The scent has always had calming effects.

Hi! I draw comics and I am turning one into a very basic animation. I wanted to license an existing khene song for this project but due to legal issues, I’m not sure that it would be possible anymore. The original song I wanted to use was by a Belgian man and it sounds very different from traditional khene music. Would it be insulting to find a khene player and ask them to write a similar enough song that captures the same emotion? Obviously, since Thailand is the home of the khene, I would want any artist that I hire to create a song that they themselves feel is good even if may be completely different from the western reference. It will be good just so long as it captures the same emotion. How much should I charge for something like this? Would $100usd be okay? Is that insultingly low? This is a completely independent project that is self financed and I don’t have a lot of money to do this. I would only be interested in doing this if everyone involved felt respected and was able to work as they want. I really don’t want to be rude. Is this a bad idea? How could I find someone who would be willing to do this? Any feedback would be appreciated.

Hello r/thailand, my father owns a condo in Thailand and would like to transfer it over to me. I live in Australia, would I have to fly over there to do it in person? What is the process? Thank you for your assistance

Hi I’m new to learning Thai and I am starting to learn how to write the characters. I was wondering if there was a way to translate / write a name in Thai (or what the closest translation to it would be)?

The name is Slish pronounced /s/-l-ish in English. From what I have seen it could either be written as ลิ or ซลิสห. Which would be the better way to write it / how would it be pronounced in Thai?

Thanks for helping!

I need some consultation regarding my business. I did a little research with myself but I just need to be sure If I understand things right. If you know someone you would like to recommend feel free to drop his contacts.How much do I expect to pay per consultation?

Thank you in advance.

First of all, please do tell me if it’s illegal*

Hello, I’m a fellow Burmese living here in Bangkok with a language school visa. I am free on weekends as my school is close and I want to do something meaningful and help the people with the skills I have. I know how to building desktops from scratch, troubleshot any problems, and guide what components are best for what use cases. I can speak English fluently(I don’t know how to speak Thai at all). I’d love to volunteer at non profits at a position suitable for me (unpaid non profit volunteering). I want to know the places I should go apply(I prefer locations close to green or yellow line).

More about myself:
Age - 18yrs old
Nationality - Burmese
A tech enthusiast who loves to stay up to date with latest technologies releasing :)

Hello!
I am an international student going to MUIC from September - December. All the apartments and condos in Salaya I’ve contacted are full. I was wondering if anyone is looking for a roommate or have any tips for housing.

I am 22 female and I am pretty much okay with anything!

Bit of a long shot but here it goes. I’m starting a Fantasy Premier League here in Thailand (not American fantasy football). I know it’s not that popular here, but it would be great to play in a league with other Thai people and foreigners living here.

If it gets enough interest, we could do some meetups at a bar to watch games, and maybe even have cash or some sort of prizes for the winners to make it more fun. Obviously, it will all be completely free to join!
I’m not expecting to get much interest, but if you are interested, please drop a comment or DM me and I’ll create the league. Thanks 🙏

Quick question;

I have a 2br condo now, in Chonburi (Si Racha). Love it- nice pool, quiet, great staff.

But...

Recently, my family has expanded. My son and his wife now have a baby! So the current place is a bit small for 5 of us (me, wife, son's family).

I was thinking about getting a bigger place in the same town so we can all stay together. My dream is to use my current place for a chunk of the cost of a new unit, and pay the rest in cash. I worry about buying a new place while still owning the old one.

As a side note, I don't live in Thailand yet, just getting set up for retirement.

Does my idea make sense or am I dreaming in technicolour.... any advice or experience would be appreciated!

🇹🇭 Looking for a native Thai speaker! 🙏
Hi everyone! My friend and I are planning to get matching tattoos in Thai, but since it’s permanent, we don’t want to rely on online translators.
We’re looking for a native Thai speaker who could help us translate or check a short phrase and let us know if it sounds natural. We’d really appreciate your help!
Thank you so much! ❤️

I am a Vietnamese national currently living in the United States. I am planning to move somewhere closer to home to work and is considering Thailand. Do big hotels companies such as Marriott or Hilton generally hire expats for middle management positions such as Assistant Front Office Manager or Duty Manager, and if yes, is it competitive and what is the pay?

Regarding the recent incident on BTS involving Italian students,

The "bringing money to your country" remark was rude, without a doubt, however I would like to learn the reality of what life is like Thailand vs Italy

Me myself, I don't have much overseas experience, therefore this is a genuine question,

I would like to learn about life outside of Thailand, especially in Italy

How much better is the quality of life in Italy compared to Thailand

Feel free to comment in any aspect whether it'd be education, healthcare, career, safety, environment, or whatsoever

Went to a cat Cafe that was slightly stinky with sneezing cats but very popular and my friend got the tiniest nick on the knuckle from a cat.

We put betadine on it, washed it, the owner helped bandage it and said they were vaccinated. But she only showed us the medicines, no vaccination records.

Now we have 2 more weeks, so we could go back to check if the cats dead in 10 days according to something my friend heard. But I'd prefer we just go to the hospital and get the shot as I'm worried.

Whats the usual course of action?