Thaksin may still be eligible for release sometime in March 2026 says top official amid election talk

Thaksin may still be eligible for release sometime in March 2026 says top official amid election talk

November 18, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thaksin Shinawatra may be eligible for parole or a suspended sentence by March 2026, says top official, despite the Attorney-General’s lèse-majesté appeal and ฿17.6 billion… Read More ›

Corruption killer submits evidence of criminality within the Thai Police to the National Police Chief

Corruption killer submits evidence of criminality within the Thai Police to the National Police Chief

November 18, 2025

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

Corruption crusader Atchariya drops a bombshell dossier alleging senior Thai police took bribes, extorted funds and hid billion-baht graft. He handed the files to the… Read More ›

Rising alarm Thailand may lose its US trade deal unless the government acts fast to restore Peace Pact

Rising alarm Thailand may lose its US trade deal unless the government acts fast to restore Peace Pact

November 18, 2025

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

Thailand’s trade talks with the United States are suspended, leaving businesses alarmed, exports at risk, U.S. investment threatened and the country facing increased dependence on… Read More ›

Speedboat disaster off Krabi averted after quick-thinking captain radioed for help with 39 lives aboard

Speedboat disaster off Krabi averted after quick-thinking captain radioed for help with 39 lives aboard

November 18, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A speedboat carrying 39 tourists from Phuket off Krabi narrowly avoided disaster after the captain spotted cracks in the hull, quickly radioed for help and… Read More ›

Kamphaeng Phet Police fine Westerner for indecency after going to town naked on a motorbike last Sunday

Kamphaeng Phet Police fine Westerner for indecency after going to town naked on a motorbike last Sunday

November 18, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Kamphaeng Phet police fined a Western man for public indecency after he rode a motorbike naked through a busy local market, shocking shoppers, ignoring clothing,… Read More ›

Three children of wanted Cambodian senator and Hun Sen associate Kok An held illegal Thai citizenship

Three children of wanted Cambodian senator and Hun Sen associate Kok An held illegal Thai citizenship

November 18, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Three children of Cambodian Senator Kok An held illegal Thai citizenship through fraudulent birth registrations, triggering a DSI probe into scams, casinos, money laundering and… Read More ›

Attorney General’s move to appeal Thaksin acquittal on lèse-majesté charge to impact 2026 election

Attorney General’s move to appeal Thaksin acquittal on lèse-majesté charge to impact 2026 election

November 17, 2025

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

Attorney-General Ittiporn Kaewthip orders appeal of Thaksin Shinawatra’s lèse-majesté acquittal, blocking early release in January 2026 and threatening Pheu Thai’s campaign momentum ahead of the… Read More ›

Cambodia factor which came from nowhere in June suddenly threatens both Thai politics and its economy

Cambodia factor which came from nowhere in June suddenly threatens both Thai politics and its economy

November 17, 2025

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

Cambodia factor erupts, driving Thai politics and economy toward crisis. Border tensions, scam networks and stalled US trade talks push early 2026 election, heightening instability,… Read More ›

Another wake up call and warning to Thai authorities that the scam centre evil hurts ordinary people

Another wake up call and warning to Thai authorities that the scam centre evil hurts ordinary people

November 17, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Another wake-up call for Thai authorities as illicit scam centres on the Cambodian border enslave thousands, forcing brutal labour, torture, and killing young workers like… Read More ›

End of era ordering cheap stuff online from China as Thailand imposes a 10% duty on low cost imports

End of era ordering cheap stuff online from China as Thailand imposes a 10% duty on low cost imports

November 17, 2025

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

Thailand ends the era of cheap Chinese imports as a 10% duty hits parcels under ฿1,500, raising costs, slowing online orders, forcing firms to adapt… Read More ›

Digital Minister rejects Starlink’s plans to set up in the Kingdom. Decision contrasts with Vietnam’s stance

Digital Minister rejects Starlink’s plans to set up in the Kingdom. Decision contrasts with Vietnam’s stance

November 16, 2025

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

Thailand blocks Starlink from entering its internet market over legal and security concerns, sharply contrasting Vietnam, potentially affecting US firms, while critics say the kingdom’s… Read More ›

Prime Minister savaged for damaging Thai US links by former Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vice Minister

Prime Minister savaged for damaging Thai US links by former Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vice Minister

November 16, 2025

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

Former Vice Minister Rasme Chalichan criticises PM Anutin for reckless actions that halted US trade talks, repudiated Cambodia peace pact, dismissed tariffs and damaged Thailand’s… Read More ›

Ranong man of Thai Myanmar origin arrested for Koh Tao attempted rape and sexual assault on Canadian

Ranong man of Thai Myanmar origin arrested for Koh Tao attempted rape and sexual assault on Canadian

November 16, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Canadian tourist escapes attempted rape on Koh Tao after leaping from a moving bike, leading police to a 19-year-old Ranong man who hid near a… Read More ›

Thailand shocked as United States shelves trade talks after Prime Minister’s call with Trump on Friday

Thailand shocked as United States shelves trade talks after Prime Minister’s call with Trump on Friday

November 15, 2025

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

Thailand in shock as United States abruptly halts trade talks after Prime Minister Anutin declares Cambodia peace deal dead following landmine blast that injured Thai… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau tightens rules for foreign tourist visas as the country feels the heat on scammers

Immigration Bureau tightens rules for foreign tourist visas as the country feels the heat on scammers

November 15, 2025

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

Thailand tightens foreign tourist visa rules as authorities crack down on scams and illegal stays. Visa extensions are now limited, border runs targeted, repeat offenders… Read More ›

Malaysian PM trying to hold together Thai Cambodian peace pact repudiated this week by Anutin in Sisaket

Malaysian PM trying to hold together Thai Cambodian peace pact repudiated this week by Anutin in Sisaket

November 15, 2025

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

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim works through the weekend to salvage the Thailand-Cambodia peace pact, scrapped by Thai PM Anutin after border blast, soldiers’ injuries and… Read More ›

Pressure is building on Thai officials as the Southeast Asian scam centre issue rises in Washington DC

Pressure is building on Thai officials as the Southeast Asian scam centre issue rises in Washington DC

November 15, 2025

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

Pressure mounts on Thai PM Anutin as Southeast Asian scam centres targeting the U.S. draw Washington’s scrutiny, with Judge Jeanine Pirro joining FBI and Secret… Read More ›

Police groups seek to sue General Surachate Hakparn or Big Joke for defamation despite damning evidence

Police groups seek to sue General Surachate Hakparn or Big Joke for defamation despite damning evidence

November 14, 2025

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

Police groups move to sue General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn for defamation after he exposed police corruption, money trails and links to gambling networks, presenting… Read More ›

King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida warmly welcomed in Beijing by China’s President Xi Jinping

King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida warmly welcomed in Beijing by China’s President Xi Jinping

November 14, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida are warmly welcomed in Beijing by President Xi Jinping as their four-day state visit begins, marking the first by… Read More ›

Some relief for foreign tourists and hospitality sector but Thai nightlife to remain stunted by new law

Some relief for foreign tourists and hospitality sector but Thai nightlife to remain stunted by new law

November 14, 2025

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

Thailand lifts 2 pm–5 pm alcohol ban, giving relief to tourists and hospitality, but nightlife remains stunted as late-night drinking and early-hour openings are still prohibited, with… Read More ›

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