Russian tour guides and travel firms suppressed in Phuket task force operation led by Tourist Police

Russian tour guides and travel firms suppressed in Phuket task force operation led by Tourist Police

April 25, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Tourist Police in Phuket arrest two Russians for illegal tour guiding and fine two firms in crackdown on foreign-run operations. Four companies targeted as local… Read More ›

52 year old Swede tourist and unknown visitor found dead within a few hours at two hotels in Phuket

52 year old Swede tourist and unknown visitor found dead within a few hours at two hotels in Phuket

April 25, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Two foreign tourists were found dead in separate Phuket hotels within hours. A 52-year-old Swede died in his locked room, likely in his sleep. Later,… Read More ›

Brit on Koh Samui in hot water after a road traffic violation. Found with Cocaine and an expired visa

Brit on Koh Samui in hot water after a road traffic violation. Found with Cocaine and an expired visa

April 25, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

British man, 28, busted on Koh Samui after fleeing police stop—caught with cocaine in his bag and a visa that expired six months ago. Now… Read More ›

People’s Party MP Sirikanya asks if Thailand’s talks with the United States are postponed indefinitely

People’s Party MP Sirikanya asks if Thailand’s talks with the United States are postponed indefinitely

April 24, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand faces mounting pressure as trade talks with the US stall, Sirikanya slams government confusion, Uyghur deportation strains ties, Chambers case draws MAGA attention in… Read More ›

Monarch pays a touching tribute to Pope Francis as he is mourned in Rome. King and Queen ‘heartbroken’ 

Monarch pays a touching tribute to Pope Francis as he is mourned in Rome. King and Queen ‘heartbroken’ 

April 24, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

The Thai King and Queen say they are ‘heartbroken’ by Pope Francis’s death, recalling his 2019 visit as a cherished memory. As his funeral begins… Read More ›

Thailand flys high after US aviation agency gives it Category 1 safety status. Airline and tourism boost

Thailand flys high after US aviation agency gives it Category 1 safety status. Airline and tourism boost

April 24, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s aviation industry soars with FAA’s Category 1 safety status restoration, allowing Thai Airways to resume US flights and boosting tourism. The move promises increased… Read More ›

$1 million or ฿34 million car wiped out instantly on Wednesday morning in Bangkok after hitting pickup

$1 million or ฿34 million car wiped out instantly on Wednesday morning in Bangkok after hitting pickup

April 23, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

฿34 million Ferrari bursts into flames in Bangkok. Crashed after 22-year-old driver dropped girlfriend home. Mercedes was also gutted. Pickup hit from behind. Police probe… Read More ›

Tourism chief targets European tourists in the second half of 2025 while cabinet orders shorter visas for holidaymakers

Tourism chief targets European tourists in the second half of 2025 while cabinet orders shorter visas for holidaymakers

April 23, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Tourism chief targets high-spending Europeans and Middle Easterners for the second half of 2025 as cabinet orders shorter visa stays amid rising concern over foreign… Read More ›

Two young women robbed at gunpoint on Sunday in South Pattaya. Suspect arrested by police in 48 hours

Two young women robbed at gunpoint on Sunday in South Pattaya. Suspect arrested by police in 48 hours

April 23, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A Thai man disguised as a motorcycle taxi driver robbed a Russian tourist and her Thai friend at gunpoint in South Pattaya. The suspect, who… Read More ›

DSI confirms arrested Chinese man is state employee of China. Chuanling Zhang later released on bail

DSI confirms arrested Chinese man is state employee of China. Chuanling Zhang later released on bail

April 23, 2025

Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Chinese businessman Chuanling Zhang, arrested in connection with the deadly Chatuchak building collapse, was granted bail by the court. The DSI confirms he is a… Read More ›

Paul Chamber’s brother says academic must be returned to United States before US-Thai trade talks

Paul Chamber’s brother says academic must be returned to United States before US-Thai trade talks

April 22, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

US–Thai trade talks stall again as PM urges caution and balance with China, while Paul Chambers’s brother demands no talks begin until the jailed academic… Read More ›

Joke’s on the media. Cabinet ministers and PM affirm Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai coalition until 2027

Joke’s on the media. Cabinet ministers and PM affirm Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai coalition until 2027

April 22, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

PM Paetongtarn laughs off media rumours of a cabinet reshuffle and coalition breakup, as key partners Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai vow to stay united until… Read More ›

Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door

Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door

April 22, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Rumours swirl of a major cabinet shake-up as PM Paetongtarn hints at dropping Bhumjaithai from the government. Speculation intensifies after fiery clashes, poor poll ratings,… Read More ›

China warns Thailand not to ‘please’ the United States at its expense. US trade talks again postponed

China warns Thailand not to ‘please’ the United States at its expense. US trade talks again postponed

April 22, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

China warns Thailand against siding with the US as trade talks are postponed again. Pressure mounts on Bangkok over F-16 jet deal rejection, cabinet reshuffle… Read More ›

Sai Scott National Park Ranger to be formally removed from role by Director-general’s order this week

Sai Scott National Park Ranger to be formally removed from role by Director-general’s order this week

April 21, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Controversial National Park ranger Sai Scott is to be formally removed this week after a viral beach row with a Russian tourist, rising staff complaints… Read More ›

Arrest warrant issued for Swiss man Uli Fehr after his no-show in Phuket for Court of Appeal judgement

Arrest warrant issued for Swiss man Uli Fehr after his no-show in Phuket for Court of Appeal judgement

April 21, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Swiss man Uli Fehr faces arrest after failing to appear in Phuket court for verdict in assault appeal. Case, involving a Thai doctor and a… Read More ›

Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many

Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many

April 21, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Pope Francis has died aged 88, ending a 12-year papacy marked by humility, reform and global outreach. He inspired millions with his compassion and message… Read More ›

Arrested man linked with Chatuchak building collapse tells police he is a Chinese state employee

Arrested man linked with Chatuchak building collapse tells police he is a Chinese state employee

April 21, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Chinese man arrested over deadly Chatuchak building collapse claims he is a Chinese state employee sent to oversee infrastructure investment. Investigators suspect proxy use of… Read More ›

Narcotics Czar issues severe warning about killer drug cocktail ‘Labubu’ sold in Bangkok over Songkran

Narcotics Czar issues severe warning about killer drug cocktail ‘Labubu’ sold in Bangkok over Songkran

April 21, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Deadly ‘Labubu’ party pills sold during Songkran spark national alert after two deaths and one hospitalisation in Bangkok. ONCB warns pills contain a lethal mix… Read More ›

People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul agrees with higher borrowing to deal with the Trump tariff crisis

People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul agrees with higher borrowing to deal with the Trump tariff crisis

April 20, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Opposition MP Sirikanya Tansakul backs higher public borrowing to tackle the Trump tariff crisis but urges the government to revise its 2026 budget and present… Read More ›

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