Pattaya's El Gaucho steakhouse raided: Slovak manager arrested, six Myanmar workers fined for illegal work. Hygiene violations and unlicensed operation exposed.
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Pattaya's El Gaucho steakhouse raided: Slovak manager arrested, six Myanmar workers fined for illegal work. Hygiene violations and unlicensed operation exposed.
Bangkok's regional flight capacity down 1 million+ seats. Higher fares, fewer routes through mid-2026 as Vietnam expands. Impact on travel costs and connectivity.
Thai scientists from Thammasat University find a potent anti-inflammatory compound in mud crab shells, reducing inflammation markers by up to 792% in lab tests.
Japan's offline GPS emergency app helps citizens abroad, including expats in Thailand, stay safe during disasters with location tracking and digital embassy services. Launching 2027.
