EV car fire in Songkhla was not self-combustion. Ex Democrat Party MP was targeted with a criminal act

EV car fire in Songkhla was not self-combustion. Ex Democrat Party MP was targeted with a criminal act

July 7, 2025

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

Ex-Democrat MP Sirichoke’s electric car in Songkhla was deliberately torched, not a spontaneous fire. Police arrested a suspect who confessed. Sirichoke vows not to be… Read More ›

Red Bull family fortune charges ahead for another year, ranking as Thailand’s No.1 and powered by China

Red Bull family fortune charges ahead for another year, ranking as Thailand’s No.1 and powered by China

July 7, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Red Bull’s Yoovidhya family tops Thailand’s billionaire list for the second year with $44.5B, powered by explosive growth in China. Despite economic challenges, Thailand’s richest,… Read More ›

Crackdown on dangerous marijuana infused products after toddler left unconscious in hospital for 24 hours

Crackdown on dangerous marijuana infused products after toddler left unconscious in hospital for 24 hours

July 7, 2025

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

Toddler hospitalised 24 hours after eating cannabis gummies sparks nationwide crackdown as Public Health Minister vows to curb illegal marijuana edibles slipping into homes, schools… Read More ›

Turning point for Thailand as it awaits what could be a heavy economic sting from finalised US tariffs

Turning point for Thailand as it awaits what could be a heavy economic sting from finalised US tariffs

July 6, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand faces a critical 72-hour deadline as the US prepares to impose tariffs on its exports. With Vietnam securing a 20% rate, Thailand risks higher… Read More ›

Under fire minister leading a party in turmoil is pursuing one of the government most worthy policies

Under fire minister leading a party in turmoil is pursuing one of the government most worthy policies

July 6, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Under fire Deputy PM Pirapan leads bold energy reforms to cut soaring electricity costs and boost Thailand’s energy security amid party turmoil. Despite political chaos… Read More ›

Brit jailed for child sex trafficking after 2023 prostitution crackdown on Pattaya’s notorious Soi 6

Brit jailed for child sex trafficking after 2023 prostitution crackdown on Pattaya’s notorious Soi 6

July 6, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

British man jailed for 21 years in Thailand for trafficking a 16-year-old girl into prostitution on Pattaya’s notorious Soi 6. William Bilton ran the Flirt… Read More ›

Ex Songkhla Democrat Party MP & Prime Ministerial advisor warns about the particular danger of EV cars

Ex Songkhla Democrat Party MP & Prime Ministerial advisor warns about the particular danger of EV cars

July 6, 2025

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

Former Democrat MP Sirichoke Sopha warns of hidden EV dangers after his parked, unplugged PHEV burst into flames at 3 am. The explosion destroyed the… Read More ›

Miracle in Pattaya as woman who hanged herself comes back to life as rescuers put her in a body bag

Miracle in Pattaya as woman who hanged herself comes back to life as rescuers put her in a body bag

July 5, 2025

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

Rescue workers in Pattaya were stunned when a 49-year-old woman who hanged herself and showed no pulse suddenly opened her eyes before being placed in… Read More ›

Political courting has begun to decide Thailand’s next Prime Minister if Paetongtarn is removed by judges

Political courting has begun to decide Thailand’s next Prime Minister if Paetongtarn is removed by judges

July 5, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s next PM likely to be Chaikasem if Paetongtarn is ousted by the court. Meanwhile, Bhumjaithai’s Anutin courts the People’s Party for interim rule amid… Read More ›

28 year old man used a venomous Cobra snake to give himself the kiss of death. Body found in Khon Kaen

28 year old man used a venomous Cobra snake to give himself the kiss of death. Body found in Khon Kaen

July 5, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A 28-year-old man from Chiang Rai may have live-streamed the prelude to his death by cobra bite in a Khon Kaen hotel room. Police found… Read More ›

70 year old Udon Thani man played like a fiddle by Chinese sex doll scammers, drops police report plan

70 year old Udon Thani man played like a fiddle by Chinese sex doll scammers, drops police report plan

July 5, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Lonely 70-year-old Thai man duped by sex doll scammers after spotting a too-good-to-be-true deal. He paid ฿67K amid threats and fake fees, but no doll… Read More ›

$5 back-alley massage not worth it. Tourist develops painful nightmare infection called folliculitis

$5 back-alley massage not worth it. Tourist develops painful nightmare infection called folliculitis

July 5, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A $5 back-alley massage in Thailand left a tourist with painful, pus-filled folliculitis caused by bacteria from dirty towels and reused oils. US doctor warns… Read More ›

Thailand strikes out at efforts to clinch a US tariff deal. Finance Minister Pichai now on the way home, not giving up

Thailand strikes out at efforts to clinch a US tariff deal. Finance Minister Pichai now on the way home, not giving up

July 4, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Thailand’s trade talks with the US collapse, leaving it sidelined as neighbours secure deals. With a slashed growth forecast and rising tariffs looming, Finance Minister… Read More ›

Cross-border corruption and money laundering between Thai and Cambodian labour officials probed

Cross-border corruption and money laundering between Thai and Cambodian labour officials probed

July 4, 2025

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

DSI busts massive foreign worker extortion ring in Bangkok. Raids over a potential ฿6 billion scam, secret payments to Cambodian officials, and suspected collusion within… Read More ›

Austrian died after falling down Koh Samui stairwell on Wednesday morning. Lost footing while drunk

Austrian died after falling down Koh Samui stairwell on Wednesday morning. Lost footing while drunk

July 4, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A 45-year-old Austrian tourist died after falling down a Koh Samui hotel stairwell while heavily intoxicated. Police ruled out foul play. This is the third… Read More ›

Rescue services and life vests save Spanish family after boat capsized one nautical mile off Koh Samui

Rescue services and life vests save Spanish family after boat capsized one nautical mile off Koh Samui

July 3, 2025

Living, Media, Thailand:

A Spanish family of four and their Thai boat driver were rescued after their long-tailed boat capsized in rough seas just one nautical mile off… Read More ›

New cabinet members solemn oath-taking ceremony before the King and Queen at the Dusit Palace

New cabinet members solemn oath-taking ceremony before the King and Queen at the Dusit Palace

July 3, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s new cabinet took a solemn oath before the King and Queen at Dusit Palace. Amid political turmoil, Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai became Acting Prime… Read More ›

People’s Party leader ‘Teng’ steps up with an offer, putting the country first to end any political deadlock

People’s Party leader ‘Teng’ steps up with an offer, putting the country first to end any political deadlock

July 3, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

People’s Party leader Teng demands a clear deal: support for a new PM only if a general election is held within six months and a… Read More ›

Bella May Culley tries to lie her way out of her Georgian hellhole prison by blaming Thai border guards

Bella May Culley tries to lie her way out of her Georgian hellhole prison by blaming Thai border guards

July 3, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Brit teen Bella May Culley claims Thai cops forced her to smuggle drugs—but CCTV shows her calmly walking through Bangkok airport. Now jailed in Georgia,… Read More ›

Political feud targeting the Prime Minister as Senators object to her swearing in as Culture Minister

Political feud targeting the Prime Minister as Senators object to her swearing in as Culture Minister

July 3, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Suspended PM Paetongtarn faces backlash over bid to become Culture Minister, as senators threaten court action against Acting PM Suriya if he swears her in.… Read More ›

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