Bank of Thailand offers a more cheerful view of the economy for 2026 with GDP growth projection of 2%

Bank of Thailand offers a more cheerful view of the economy for 2026 with GDP growth projection of 2%

June 3, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s economy gets a surprise boost as the Bank of Thailand raises its 2026 growth forecast to 2%, backed by a ฿400 billion stimulus package… Read More ›

Jealous man finally murders long suffering Burmese wife after years of abuse. Admits strangling her

Jealous man finally murders long suffering Burmese wife after years of abuse. Admits strangling her

June 2, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Jealous husband allegedly strangled his wife, hid her body beneath blankets and staged the scene to look like she was sleeping until their son came… Read More ›

Top media expert warns government that Thailand is losing its sovereignty in the digital world of news

Top media expert warns government that Thailand is losing its sovereignty in the digital world of news

June 2, 2026

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

Thailand faces a digital sovereignty crisis as foreign tech giants tighten their grip on information, media and data. A top adviser warns Elon Musk’s Starlink… Read More ›

Burma’s deadly civil war crashes into Western Tak province and kills three family members, injuring two

Burma’s deadly civil war crashes into Western Tak province and kills three family members, injuring two

June 2, 2026

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

Myanmar’s civil war spilled onto Thai soil when a suicide drone crossed the border and exploded in a Tak chilli plantation, killing three family members,… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau officers discover suspected human trafficking ring using Bangkok as a transport hub

Immigration Bureau officers discover suspected human trafficking ring using Bangkok as a transport hub

June 2, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Immigration officers smash human-smuggling exploits after arresting a Sri Lankan man with a forged Canadian passport at Suvarnabhumi Airport. CCTV, phone messages and a second… Read More ›

Mystery of two car fiery smash after midnight on Bangkok road. One driver gravely injured, one missing

Mystery of two car fiery smash after midnight on Bangkok road. One driver gravely injured, one missing

June 2, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Bangkok motorists watched in horror as two cars collided and exploded into flames after midnight, leaving burned-out wrecks, an injured Mercedes driver and a mystery… Read More ›

Economy dominated by geopolitics turning its back on small concerns. Commerce Minister’s warning

Economy dominated by geopolitics turning its back on small concerns. Commerce Minister’s warning

June 2, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s economy is booming on paper but leaving thousands of smaller firms behind, as exports surge, investment jumps and big corporations capture up to 90%… Read More ›

Police arrest mentally ill man who escaped a facility on Sunday to make a scene at Rayong Police Station

Police arrest mentally ill man who escaped a facility on Sunday to make a scene at Rayong Police Station

June 2, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A hospital escapee sparked chaos outside Rayong City Police Station, forcing a tense police standoff before officers regained control. The drama ended without injuries but… Read More ›

Things have changed in politics but Thaksin still faces legal issues including a 17 billion baht tax debt

Things have changed in politics but Thaksin still faces legal issues including a 17 billion baht tax debt

June 2, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra faces a staggering ฿17 billion tax bill as ex-Democrat Watchara Petchthong vows monthly pressure on authorities. The Shin Corp dispute that… Read More ›

Joyous birthday celebrations for Queen Suthida begin in Bangkok, Thailand and among Thais living overseas

Joyous birthday celebrations for Queen Suthida begin in Bangkok, Thailand and among Thais living overseas

June 1, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand launches nationwide celebrations for Queen Suthida’s birthday with royal ceremonies, cultural showcases and events worldwide, highlighting her growing international profile, gold-medal sailing success, cultural… Read More ›

Ranger killed in heavy Narathiwat security operation. Extended battle between army and insurgents

Ranger killed in heavy Narathiwat security operation. Extended battle between army and insurgents

June 1, 2026

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

Southern insurgents killed a 29-year-old ranger in a dawn gun battle during a Narathiwat raid, then escaped into dense forest. Blood trails, a day-long manhunt,… Read More ›

68 year old Canadian educator arrested on rape charge after being hired as a tutor for a teenage girl

68 year old Canadian educator arrested on rape charge after being hired as a tutor for a teenage girl

June 1, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Canadian educator James Inkster, 68, has been arrested in Prachuap Khiri Khan over a teenage student rape case after police say he was released on… Read More ›

Trump counters Iran with tougher terms and a warning. Tehran now says it does not trust the US

Trump counters Iran with tougher terms and a warning. Tehran now says it does not trust the US

June 1, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Iran rejects Trump’s tougher proposal and says it does not trust the US, as Trump threatens renewed attacks, Rubio warns of “other methods” and Tehran’s… Read More ›

Main suspect in Samui taxi mafia murder arrested in Surat Thani. Two fugitives in gang are still hunted

Main suspect in Samui taxi mafia murder arrested in Surat Thani. Two fugitives in gang are still hunted

June 1, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Koh Samui taxi war suspect ‘Bank’ has been arrested after a regional manhunt over the fatal shooting of a taxi driver. Police say 10 suspects… Read More ›

Former top Justice Ministry figure calls for  tough line against NACC official charged over road death

Former top Justice Ministry figure calls for  tough line against NACC official charged over road death

June 1, 2026

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

Top Thai anti-corruption boss faces calls for dismissal over fatal drink-drive crash that killed rider in Nonthaburi, with 189mg alcohol reading, claims of post-crash promotion,… Read More ›

Young woman decapitated in latest horror motorbike crash this time in Pathum Thani on Sunday morning

Young woman decapitated in latest horror motorbike crash this time in Pathum Thani on Sunday morning

June 1, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A high-speed Honda Forza 350 crashed into a median barrier in Pathum Thani after a failed overtaking manoeuvre, killing both riders. A 26-year-old woman was… Read More ›

Bangkok Pride flags the Thai capital as a Gay Pride centre as Pheu Thai leader Yotsanun pledges support

Bangkok Pride flags the Thai capital as a Gay Pride centre as Pheu Thai leader Yotsanun pledges support

May 31, 2026

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

Thailand’s bid to host World Pride 2030 took centre stage at Bangkok Pride 2026 as Deputy PM Yotsanun Wongsawat led Pheu Thai’s parade push on… Read More ›

Drug gang smashed in Phitsanulok moving 1.7 tonnes of meth pills and 50 kg of ketamine in an oil tanker

Drug gang smashed in Phitsanulok moving 1.7 tonnes of meth pills and 50 kg of ketamine in an oil tanker

May 31, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Police smashed a major drug pipeline after intercepting a fuel tanker carrying 1.737 tonnes of crystal meth and 50kg of ketamine worth more than 200… Read More ›

Government to reopen Hua Hin to international flights as it pushes Thai Airways on more flights

Government to reopen Hua Hin to international flights as it pushes Thai Airways on more flights

May 31, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand accelerates Hua Hin Airport upgrade into a regional tourism hub with runway expansion, safety upgrades, and CAAT certification push as officials prepare for direct… Read More ›

Abhisit Vejjajiva calls for scrutiny of flagship AI project being pursued by Digital Economy ministry

Abhisit Vejjajiva calls for scrutiny of flagship AI project being pursued by Digital Economy ministry

May 31, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s TH-AI Passport, a plan to give 5 million people AI access, has sparked a political row. The government touts a low-cost digital upgrade, while… Read More ›

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