Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
A 75-year-old British woman has died after being hit by an SUV in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The driver has been arrested. Read the full story.
A 75-year-old British woman was killed crossing a road in Thailand. The driver has been charged. Read the full details of this tragic incident and Thailand's road safety record.
Thailand has revoked its five-decade ban on afternoon alcohol sales in a six-month trial. Learn what this means for tourists and the economy.
Thailand has scrapped a 53-year-old prohibition on afternoon alcohol sales in a bid to boost tourism and business. The 180-day trial starts now. Read the full story.
Louis Johe Jarvie, 34, was brutally stabbed outside a beach club in Cherng Talay, Phuket. The attacker fled the scene. Follow for breaking updates.
A 37-year-old British man from Ipswich died after being caught in a rip current at Freedom Beach, Phuket. This is the fourth tourist fatality in three days on southern Thai beaches.
A 37-year-old British father from Ipswich drowned in front of his wife at Freedom Beach, Phuket. He was the fourth tourist to die on southern Thai beaches in 72 hours. Read the full report.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand has claimed at least 170 lives. Here is the latest UK Foreign Office travel advice and what it means for your holiday plans.
A British-style pub in Pattaya, Thailand, is luring expats and tourists with bargain beer and live Premier League football—something its UK namesake famously avoids. Discover this slice of home 6,000 miles away.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.
The body of a 70-year-old Thai man was discovered naked and covered in ants following an alleged drug-fuelled sexual encounter. Follow for breaking news updates.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand has claimed 33 lives and impacted millions. Families are trapped on rooftops as emergency services race against time. Read the latest updates on the crisis.
An Australian tourist allegedly walked out of a Thai tattoo studio without paying £717 for a six-hour samurai mask correction. CCTV captures the incident in Phuket.
Thai authorities arrest two men smuggling 81 live monkeys and a haul of methamphetamine in a major cross-border operation. Discover the shocking details of this wildlife and drug trafficking case.
Thailand has scrapped its controversial afternoon alcohol ban just days after it began. The U-turn comes after industry backlash, with a new pilot scheme allowing sales from 2pm to 5pm starting in December.
Nationwide Building Society clarifies its overdraft fees, including 39.9% interest and a 28-day notice period. Discover how to manage your account and avoid unexpected charges.
Karla Drescher, 47, died after drinking and having sex with German tourist Perry Shamiri. Read the full tragic story of her final hours in Thailand.
Manchester City awaits the verdict on 115 Premier League financial charges. The bombshell decision, expected before end of 2025, could reshape English football. Read the latest.
Thailand has implemented strict new alcohol rules, with fines up to £235 for violations. Learn how this affects your holiday and where you can still drink.
Two British tourists face hefty fines after being caught drinking alcohol during Thailand's sacred Buddhist holiday, highlighting strict local laws travellers often overlook.
Breathtaking photographs reveal Thailand's ancient lantern festivals transforming night skies into rivers of light as thousands celebrate renewal and hope.
A British spiritual teacher faces serious charges in Thailand after police raided his tantric massage workshop during the famous Koh Phangan Full Moon Party celebrations.
Hong Kong authorities warn citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Bangkok after deadly shopping mall shooting raises safety concerns across Southeast Asia.
An Australian man faces serious legal consequences after being arrested for allegedly shoplifting sunglasses worth £150 from a luxury mall in Bangkok, turning his dream holiday into a potential prison sentence.
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
A British man has been found dead in a hotel water tank in Thailand, triggering a major investigation and serious contamination concerns for guests.
Exclusive: 19-year-old Bella Culley, seven months pregnant, finally flies home to Britain after Georgian authorities drop drug charges in dramatic U-turn following international pressure.
Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.
UK government updates Thailand travel advice amid escalating violence and security concerns. Essential reading for anyone planning a trip to the Land of Smiles.