Shrinking population trend has begun to impact the Thai economy. Country to be ‘super aged’ by 2036

Shrinking population trend has begun to impact the Thai economy. Country to be ‘super aged’ by 2036

April 18, 2026

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

Thailand faces record-low births, rising deaths and an ageing crisis as a People’s Party politician warns of a super-aged society by 2036. Calls grow for… Read More ›

Airlines begin axing flights as jet fuel supplies dwindle. Massive impact on the foreign tourism sector

Airlines begin axing flights as jet fuel supplies dwindle. Massive impact on the foreign tourism sector

April 18, 2026

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

Thai Airways slashes May 2026 flights across Asia and Europe as jet fuel spikes and Middle East tensions drive costs, forcing airlines to cut routes,… Read More ›

Tragic death of UK pensioner 75 pulled out to sea in rough seas off Hua Hin Wednesday while swimming

Tragic death of UK pensioner 75 pulled out to sea in rough seas off Hua Hin Wednesday while swimming

April 18, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Brit pensioner, 75, swept to his death by rip current in Hua Hin as his girlfriend watches helplessly from beach. Body found hours later by… Read More ›

Prachachart Party MP suggests another level to a plot to kill him. Passes secret information to the PM

Prachachart Party MP suggests another level to a plot to kill him. Passes secret information to the PM

April 18, 2026

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

MP Kamolsak hands PM secret evidence on assassination bid as key suspect flees. Four held even though the suspected mastermind is still unknown. Fears remain… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin apologises for  comments made by army commander in South to mend fences

Prime Minister Anutin apologises for  comments made by army commander in South to mend fences

April 18, 2026

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

PM Anutin rushes south as an assassination plot, army remarks, and an ISOC vehicle scandal spark a crisis. With arrests made, one suspect on the… Read More ›

Foreign tourist Casanova who groped Thai reporter’s bottom on Monday lodged in Bangkok Remand Prison

Foreign tourist Casanova who groped Thai reporter’s bottom on Monday lodged in Bangkok Remand Prison

April 17, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Foreign man remanded in Bangkok over alleged Songkran groping of a journalist in Pathumwan crowd. Suspect denies wrongdoing, faces indecent act charges. Bail set at… Read More ›

Prolific Malay scam artist captured by Immigration police in Nong Khai. Claims he was kidnapped

Prolific Malay scam artist captured by Immigration police in Nong Khai. Claims he was kidnapped

April 17, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Malaysian scam suspect Mr Kee, 38, arrested in Nong Khai after illegal Laos border crossing, claiming drugging, trafficking and forced scam work in the Myanmar–Laos… Read More ›

Songkran violence and mayhem in Phuket led to the arrests of 2 French nationals who attacked Thai man

Songkran violence and mayhem in Phuket led to the arrests of 2 French nationals who attacked Thai man

April 17, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

French pair arrested over brutal Songkran attack on Thai rider in Phuket after he refused water fight, as Pattaya clashes erupt with tourists and locals,… Read More ›

Thailand faces inflation at 3.5% in 2026 as Anutin braces for growing unpopularity. Net Zero won’t help

Thailand faces inflation at 3.5% in 2026 as Anutin braces for growing unpopularity. Net Zero won’t help

April 17, 2026

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

Anutin Charnvirakul is blindsided by the US-Iran war as oil nears $100, inflation surges toward 3.5%, and foreign investors flee, exposing Thailand’s deep energy reliance… Read More ›

Fiery signal before visit of Prime Minister Anutin to southern provinces on Friday after attack on MP

Fiery signal before visit of Prime Minister Anutin to southern provinces on Friday after attack on MP

April 16, 2026

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

Tyres burn in Tak Bai as PM Anutin heads south after MP shooting. Four arrested with military links. ISOC vehicle row deepens with the fugitive… Read More ›

Chinese mid air thief arrested after Thai Airways flight from Laos landed in Suvarnabhumi Airport

Chinese mid air thief arrested after Thai Airways flight from Laos landed in Suvarnabhumi Airport

April 15, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Thai tourist police arrest a Chinese passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport over mid-flight cash theft on Thai Airways TG571. Crew tip leads to Mr Zheng’s arrest… Read More ›

Young man became obsessed with his mother-in-law. Repeatedly sent her sexually obscene images online

Young man became obsessed with his mother-in-law. Repeatedly sent her sexually obscene images online

April 15, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Thai police arrest a 24-year-old for sending explicit messages and genital images to his ex-mother-in-law, triggering a complaint and manhunt before capture in Ranong. Suspect… Read More ›

IMF warns of slow growth as S&P express concern about Thailand’s banking system amid uncertainty

IMF warns of slow growth as S&P express concern about Thailand’s banking system amid uncertainty

April 15, 2026

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

Thailand faces mounting risks as US-Iran tensions disrupt oil flows. Banks brace for stress, rising debt levels, and slower growth. Despite surprisingly strong exports in… Read More ›

Southern army units robustly deny any involvement in attempted assassination of Prachachart Party MP

Southern army units robustly deny any involvement in attempted assassination of Prachachart Party MP

April 15, 2026

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

Army denies role in MP shooting as ISOC vehicle link sparks outrage, multiple suspects arrested and alleged mastermind still on the run while investigators probe… Read More ›

6th Minister of Tourism and Sports in 3 years promises a tourist levy, a policy first proposed in 2015

6th Minister of Tourism and Sports in 3 years promises a tourist levy, a policy first proposed in 2015

April 15, 2026

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

Thailand pushes tourist tax again with insurance as arrivals fall and recovery stalls. New minister warns the rebound may take four years amid weak demand,… Read More ›

Army sergeant sees red when he sees fiancée with another suitor after arriving home early. Shoots her

Army sergeant sees red when he sees fiancée with another suitor after arriving home early. Shoots her

April 14, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Army sergeant surrenders after daylight road shooting in Phichit, leaving fiancée critically wounded. Gunman blocked the car, fired at close range, then fled. He later… Read More ›

Sadistic and bandage video makers on X arrested after serious disturbances at a BKK Sathorn condo

Sadistic and bandage video makers on X arrested after serious disturbances at a BKK Sathorn condo

April 14, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Two Chinese influencers with 600,000 followers were arrested in Bangkok after a drug-fuelled naked rampage in a luxury condo, terrifying residents. Raiding police seized meth,… Read More ›

Songkran boost of Tourist Police at Suvarnabhumi Airport to help new arrivals with safety and support

Songkran boost of Tourist Police at Suvarnabhumi Airport to help new arrivals with safety and support

April 14, 2026

Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Tourist police surge at Suvarnabhumi for Songkran 2026 as the airport handles 1.8 million passengers and 1,100 daily flights, with an AI command centre, 24/7… Read More ›

Foreign tourist arrested in Bangkok for groping a reporter’s bottom at Songkran frolics at Pathumwan event

Foreign tourist arrested in Bangkok for groping a reporter’s bottom at Songkran frolics at Pathumwan event

April 14, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Foreign man arrested in Bangkok during Songkran chaos after allegedly grabbing a female reporter’s bottom on Rama IV Road in Pathum Wan. The victim boldly… Read More ›

Teenage girl’s devoted support of parents and sick father hits the heartstrings of generous Thai public

Teenage girl’s devoted support of parents and sick father hits the heartstrings of generous Thai public

April 14, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

15-year-old Nonthaburi student collecting bottles to support paralysed father goes viral online, sparking nationwide donations. Family in rented room receives ฿1.1m, later closing campaign after… Read More ›

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