People’s Party economic head questions the government’s plans for Thai Airways after new moves

People’s Party economic head questions the government’s plans for Thai Airways after new moves

November 5, 2024

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

People’s Party MP raises alarm over gov’t intentions for Thai Airways. Concern mounts as gov’t seeks added seats on rehab panel, sparking fears of state… Read More ›

Historic US Presidential election eventually turned into to a full scale battle of the two sexes

Historic US Presidential election eventually turned into to a full scale battle of the two sexes

November 6, 2024

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Thai World, Thailand:

Historic U.S. presidential election becomes a battle of the sexes, revealing deep divisions among voters. As polls close, women rally behind Kamala Harris while men… Read More ›

An old man smashes EV car through a car park wall and tumbles to the ground wheel up on Monday. Survives

An old man smashes EV car through a car park wall and tumbles to the ground wheel up on Monday. Survives

November 5, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Old man survives a harrowing crash as his Nissan Kicks tumbles from a second-floor parking lot in Bangkok, landing upside down. The 69-year-old driver mistakenly… Read More ›

Prime Minister Paetongtarn holds urgent talks and briefings to diffuse the rising Ko Kood controversy

Prime Minister Paetongtarn holds urgent talks and briefings to diffuse the rising Ko Kood controversy

November 4, 2024

Living, Politics, Thailand:

PM Paetongtarn acts fast to quell Ko Kood rumours amid rising nationalist outrage. In urgent talks, the Thai leader addresses public fears over a 23-year-old… Read More ›

36-year-old German tourist refuses to press charges against transgender pickpocket thief in Pattaya

36-year-old German tourist refuses to press charges against transgender pickpocket thief in Pattaya

November 4, 2024

Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:

A German tourist narrowly escapes pickpocketing in Pattaya, assisted by locals. Transgender thief caught, admits to crime but tourist declines to press charges, citing her… Read More ›

Chinese illegal migrant flow to Thailand increasing bringing challenges for the Royal Thai Police and the economy

Chinese illegal migrant flow to Thailand increasing bringing challenges for the Royal Thai Police and the economy

November 3, 2024

Crime, Living, Thailand:

Chinese illegal migration to Thailand is surging, posing challenges for police. Recent arrests include a 28-year-old man without entry stamps and a 30-year-old who held… Read More ›

55% of Foreign Expats thought of moving out of Thailand in 2024. Majority will not file tax returns

55% of Foreign Expats thought of moving out of Thailand in 2024. Majority will not file tax returns

November 3, 2024

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

A recent survey reveals that 55% of expats considered leaving Thailand in 2024 to avoid new tax liabilities. With Thailand’s new tax regime set for… Read More ›

UK Conservatives elect first Black leader amid turmoil following a disastrous July 4th General Election rout

UK Conservatives elect first Black leader amid turmoil following a disastrous July 4th General Election rout

November 3, 2024

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Kemi Badenoch, the first Black leader of the Conservatives, faces turmoil after a historic election loss. With the party’s lowest MP count and challenges from… Read More ›

Thai Airports install biometric facial recognition technology for convenience and faster traffic as numbers rise

Thai Airports install biometric facial recognition technology for convenience and faster traffic as numbers rise

November 3, 2024

Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Thailand’s main airports launch facial recognition tech, streamlining passenger flow as international arrivals soar 34% up to October. New systems allow travellers to bypass checkpoints,… Read More ›

Legal eagle in hot water as wealthy French-based Thai woman claims she gave him ฿71 million for deal

Legal eagle in hot water as wealthy French-based Thai woman claims she gave him ฿71 million for deal

November 2, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

A wealthy Thai woman living in France claims she gave a renowned lawyer ฿71 million for an investment in a lottery scheme. Lawyer Sittra Biebangkerd… Read More ›

Finance Minister wants to see higher inflation around 2% to boost GDP growth to over 5% per annum

Finance Minister wants to see higher inflation around 2% to boost GDP growth to over 5% per annum

November 2, 2024

Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira aims to raise inflation to 2% to drive annual GDP growth by over 5%, up from a projected 0.4% inflation… Read More ›

Trump trains his guns on ex US congresswoman Liz Cheney, a reviled figure for MAGA Republicans

Trump trains his guns on ex US congresswoman Liz Cheney, a reviled figure for MAGA Republicans

November 2, 2024

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Trump Targets Cheney. “War Hawk” under fire. The former president unleashes a barrage against ex-Congresswoman Liz Cheney, calling for her to experience the horrors of… Read More ›

PM comforts 4 bereft Thai families as the war death toll for Thai nationals in Israel reaches 48 since Hamas invasion

PM comforts 4 bereft Thai families as the war death toll for Thai nationals in Israel reaches 48 since Hamas invasion

November 1, 2024

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

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra extends heartfelt condolences to four families of Thai workers killed in Israel, bringing the death toll for Thai nationals in… Read More ›

Phuket doctor Dr Thandao Chandam to appeal Phuket Court decision to acquit Swiss man Urs Fehr

Phuket doctor Dr Thandao Chandam to appeal Phuket Court decision to acquit Swiss man Urs Fehr

November 1, 2024

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Phuket doctor Dr. Thandao Chandam appeals court decision that acquitted Swiss man Urs Fehr of assault charges from a February 2024 incident. Her lawyer cites… Read More ›

Labour turns back the clock in Britain with a budget raising taxes to the highest level since 1993

Labour turns back the clock in Britain with a budget raising taxes to the highest level since 1993

November 1, 2024

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Labour’s new budget marks a return to the past, raising taxes to their highest level since 1993. With increased public investment, Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims… Read More ›

Ministry of Interior clarifies new citizenship measure not aimed at  expats but stateless people

Ministry of Interior clarifies new citizenship measure not aimed at  expats but stateless people

October 31, 2024

Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Ministry of Interior confirms no expedited citizenship for foreign expats; new measure targets stateless individuals only. Trisulee Traisanakul clarifies that the initiative is for over… Read More ›

Thai woman first female jailed for life in Sweden for gun crime after callously murdering a 17-year-old boy

Thai woman first female jailed for life in Sweden for gun crime after callously murdering a 17-year-old boy

October 31, 2024

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Thai woman jailed in Sweden’s first female gun-crime life sentence. 20-year-old Kwanchai Iamchaeng shot a 17-year-old boy in the face. She found on a gang… Read More ›

Extreme weather event hits Southern and Eastern Spain leaving at least 70 people dead and devastation

Extreme weather event hits Southern and Eastern Spain leaving at least 70 people dead and devastation

October 31, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Massive rainfall in southern and eastern Spain has triggered catastrophic flash floods, killing at least 70 people. The Valencia region is particularly devastated, raising urgent… Read More ›

No reprieve for on-the-run Songkhla man convicted of murder as the law catches up after 19 years in Pattaya 

No reprieve for on-the-run Songkhla man convicted of murder as the law catches up after 19 years in Pattaya 

October 30, 2024

Crime, Living, Thailand:

No escape for Songkhla murderer after 19 years on the run, police nab him just before the statute of limitations runs out. Mr. Prasit, a… Read More ›

New citizenship path for foreign residents in Thailand agreed by cabinet. Interior Ministry to frame details

New citizenship path for foreign residents in Thailand agreed by cabinet. Interior Ministry to frame details

October 30, 2024

Culture, Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand approves plan to streamline citizenship for 483,000 long-term residents. Tax reporting requirement for expats starts in January 2025. Population crisis sparks new benefits, with… Read More ›

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