PM orders security agency to get to the bottom of disturbing reports linking it to an attack on an MP

PM orders security agency to get to the bottom of disturbing reports linking it to an attack on an MP

April 6, 2026

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

Gun attack on MP Kamolsak sparks widening probe as ISOC-linked pickup, ex-marines and dismantling plot emerge. PM Anutin orders an urgent report into a Narathiwat… Read More ›

Fears surface that the 3 missing crew members of the Thai cargo vessel Mayuree Naree died on March 11th

Fears surface that the 3 missing crew members of the Thai cargo vessel Mayuree Naree died on March 11th

April 4, 2026

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Human remains found on stricken Thai ship Mayuree Naree after Iranian attack. Three missing engineers feared dead as second search uncovers grim evidence in flooded… Read More ›

Pattaya Police swoop on transgender street workers and bring them in for a warning after city crime spree

Pattaya Police swoop on transgender street workers and bring them in for a warning after city crime spree

April 3, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Pattaya police staged a 4:00 AM raid on Walking Street, arresting 31 transgender women after rising thefts, assaults, and street brawls involving tourists, as authorities… Read More ›

Thai banks and Finance Minister prepare for the worst as the Middle East Iran War continues to escalate

Thai banks and Finance Minister prepare for the worst as the Middle East Iran War continues to escalate

April 2, 2026

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

Middle East War shock slams Thailand’s economy as oil prices are 38% higher than on February 28th, and banks brace for losses. Officials warn the… Read More ›

Police examine personal motives in what appear to be 2 more terror related attacks in southern Thailand

Police examine personal motives in what appear to be 2 more terror related attacks in southern Thailand

April 1, 2026

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

Gunmen launched two deadly attacks hours apart in Pattani and Narathiwat, killing a village headman, a deputy district chief and a 27-year-old woman. Police are… Read More ›

People’s Party MP raises questions about long queues at Phuket International Airport and fast-track lanes.

People’s Party MP raises questions about long queues at Phuket International Airport and fast-track lanes.

March 31, 2026

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

Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee demands a probe after huge immigration queues spark outrage online. Tourists fear missing flights as claims emerge of a ฿200 fast… Read More ›

Owner of prostitution den fronting as Karaoke bar arrested Friday and charged by Chacheongsao Police

Owner of prostitution den fronting as Karaoke bar arrested Friday and charged by Chacheongsao Police

March 30, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Late-night raid hits popular Chachoengsao karaoke bar after complaints of illegal hours and foreign workers. Undercover sting confirms prostitution offers. Eight foreign nationals arrested, and… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau warns that rip-off entry TDAC sites stand to make up to $100 million from visitors.

Immigration Bureau warns that rip-off entry TDAC sites stand to make up to $100 million from visitors.

March 30, 2026

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

Immigration warns travellers: TDAC entry registration for Thailand is free, yet 10% of foreign arrivals use rip-off websites charging $20–$90. Officials say fake platforms are… Read More ›

Family of UK tourist who died in Bangkok says police are investigating his death within hours of landing

Family of UK tourist who died in Bangkok says police are investigating his death within hours of landing

March 29, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Thai police reopen probe into death of UK tourist Joshua Kershaw, 21, found dead in Bangkok hotel hours after arrival. Family releases photo of mystery… Read More ›

Anutin apologises as the economy is throttled by the Iran US war leaving ministers struggling to cope

Anutin apologises as the economy is throttled by the Iran US war leaving ministers struggling to cope

March 29, 2026

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

Thailand reels from the US-Iran war as fuel prices jump by ฿6 a litre and stations are hit by panic buying. Ships stall near Hormuz,… Read More ›

26 year old man arrested and charged with child pornography offences over pay for view LINE group

26 year old man arrested and charged with child pornography offences over pay for view LINE group

March 28, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Former petrol station worker, 26, arrested after police infiltrate LINE groups selling explicit clips to members for cash. The investigation tracked a 358-member group and… Read More ›

Thai Tears as two young adults die in Miami Beach hit and run. Both died when they were hit at high speed

Thai Tears as two young adults die in Miami Beach hit and run. Both died when they were hit at high speed

March 27, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Miami police arrest a 42-year-old American after a hit-and-run that killed two Thai nationals crossing a Miami Beach crosswalk. Witnesses reported speeding and no headlights.… Read More ›

Oil and energy crisis deepens in Thailand as Prime Minister Anutin shows off new EV car to reporters

Oil and energy crisis deepens in Thailand as Prime Minister Anutin shows off new EV car to reporters

March 26, 2026

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

War shock rattles Thailand as PM Anutin faces falling popularity amid a deepening fuel crisis. US-Iran conflict disrupts oil routes, petrol stations close, queues grow,… Read More ›

Thai ships can sail through the Hormuz Strait but there is renewed concern for the three missing sailors

Thai ships can sail through the Hormuz Strait but there is renewed concern for the three missing sailors

March 25, 2026

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

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow raises concern over three crew left on the damaged cargo vessel Mayuree Naree after a March 11 strike by Iranian… Read More ›

16 street hookers, mostly African, sent to Immigration detention centre on Friday awaiting deportation

16 street hookers, mostly African, sent to Immigration detention centre on Friday awaiting deportation

March 24, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Bangkok police raided Sukhumvit Soi 4 on Friday night and arrested 16 foreign women for prostitution. They handed them to Immigration for visa revocation and… Read More ›

Top Koh Samui officials suspect corruption network within municipal office linked to luxury villa builds

Top Koh Samui officials suspect corruption network within municipal office linked to luxury villa builds

March 23, 2026

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

Koh Samui officials expand probe into construction permit forgery affecting over 10 luxury villa projects, with forged signatures, external brokers, audits and a planned police… Read More ›

Mum on the run in Thailand sent to UK prison for nearly 2 years after drug dealing conviction in Preston

Mum on the run in Thailand sent to UK prison for nearly 2 years after drug dealing conviction in Preston

March 23, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Runaway TikTok mum Ellis Matthews, 32, who bragged about life in Thailand, is jailed for 26 months after returning to the UK. The “Mum on… Read More ›

Visa change from 60 to 30 days given green light by Foreign Affairs on Friday. Still must go to cabinet​

Visa change from 60 to 30 days given green light by Foreign Affairs on Friday. Still must go to cabinet​

March 22, 2026

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

Thailand moves to cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days as Foreign Ministry targets loopholes tied to scammers and security risks. Tourists could still… Read More ›

2026 economic growth could be slashed to 0.5% if War with Iran rages on for months says Bank of Thailand

2026 economic growth could be slashed to 0.5% if War with Iran rages on for months says Bank of Thailand

March 22, 2026

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

Baht sinks 6% since Feb 28 war, now at ฿32.79, with forecasts of a slide to ฿35 if conflict drags on. Bank of Thailand warns… Read More ›

UK reality TV star dies in Phuket after being seen wandering near his hotel talking excitedly on phone

UK reality TV star dies in Phuket after being seen wandering near his hotel talking excitedly on phone

March 21, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

British reality star Jordan Wright, 33, was found dead in a drainage canal near his Phuket hotel after erratic movements and a heated phone call.… Read More ›

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