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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ›

Harris to speak in Washington as aides highlight references to her as a ‘prostitute’ at Trump rally

Harris to speak in Washington as aides highlight references to her as a ‘prostitute’ at Trump rally

October 30, 2024

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Kamala Harris to deliver closing speech at Trump’s Jan. 6 rally site, denouncing his divisive rhetoric. Aides highlight a recent slur at a Trump event,… Read More ›

49-year-old Chinese fraudster arrested by Immigration Bureau in Pattaya after staying for 2 months in the city

49-year-old Chinese fraudster arrested by Immigration Bureau in Pattaya after staying for 2 months in the city

October 29, 2024

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Wang Luan, a 49-year-old former bank official, was caught by Chonburi Immigration Bureau police while trying to start anew in Thailand. He faces years in… Read More ›

Married woman recovers valuable diamond ring at 71 Rai Municipal dump after 30 hours of searching

Married woman recovers valuable diamond ring at 71 Rai Municipal dump after 30 hours of searching

October 29, 2024

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A Bangkok woman miraculously recovered her lost ฿400,000 diamond ring after a 30-hour search at the Nakhon Phanom Municipal dump. After accidentally tossing it in… Read More ›

PM to visit South as Tak Bai accused officials return and take back their roles and lives as normal

PM to visit South as Tak Bai accused officials return and take back their roles and lives as normal

October 29, 2024

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PM Paetongtarn to visit South after the Tak Bai massacre accused officials begin returning to work post-statute expiry. Deputy PM Anutin warns of “social penalties”… Read More ›

Democrat Attorney General of Philadelphia sues Elon Musk over his $1 million a day daily giveaway

Democrat Attorney General of Philadelphia sues Elon Musk over his $1 million a day daily giveaway

October 29, 2024

Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Musk’s $1m Giveaway under fire. Philadelphia’s AG Larry Krasner sues Elon Musk, claiming his daily giveaway is an illegal lottery scheme aimed at voters. The… Read More ›

His Majesty the King praises Sunday’s exquisite Royal Barge ceremony along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

His Majesty the King praises Sunday’s exquisite Royal Barge ceremony along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

October 28, 2024

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King Praises Stunning Royal Barge Ceremony. 52 ornate barges and 2,412 oarsmen wowed crowds along the Chao Phraya River during the Kathin Ceremony. The King… Read More ›

Australian tourist injured by an angry Pink Taxi driver using a cutter to enforce a compensation demand

Australian tourist injured by an angry Pink Taxi driver using a cutter to enforce a compensation demand

October 28, 2024

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Australian tourist injured by Bangkok taxi driver wielding a cutter after clashing over compensation. Police at Thung Mahamek Station say the 49-year-old driver faces assault… Read More ›

Thailand takes another step backwards as a staunch US ally with its BRICS partnership seen last week

Thailand takes another step backwards as a staunch US ally with its BRICS partnership seen last week

October 28, 2024

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Thailand’s BRICS alignment marks a shift from its U.S. ties, as it joins the “global south” in a new anti-Western bloc. Thai foreign minister Maris… Read More ›

Icon Group public fraud case raises awkward questions about official corruption and police links

Icon Group public fraud case raises awkward questions about official corruption and police links

October 27, 2024

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thailand:

Icon Group scandal explodes: police and officials under investigation as extortion, fraud claims emerge. Top cop ordered a full probe after an activist with a… Read More ›

Tourism Levy will take at least six months to implement even after a cabinet decision to approve it

Tourism Levy will take at least six months to implement even after a cabinet decision to approve it

October 26, 2024

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Thailand’s foreign tourist levy, reintroduced by Minister Surawong Thienthong, could take six months post-cabinet approval. Despite aims for automatic visitor insurance, industry opposition and scepticism… Read More ›

Casino bill already causing division at cabinet level as Bhumjaithai Party appears less than convinced

Casino bill already causing division at cabinet level as Bhumjaithai Party appears less than convinced

October 26, 2024

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Thai cabinet split on casino bill as Bhumjaithai Party resists. Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat says the plan could boost the economy and tourism, but Deputy… Read More ›

China closes border crossings with Burma after bomb attack on its consulate in Mandalay last week

China closes border crossings with Burma after bomb attack on its consulate in Mandalay last week

October 25, 2024

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China shuts down border crossings with Myanmar after a grenade attack on its consulate, raising tensions. As the junta weakens, grassroots resistance grows, fueling inflation… Read More ›

Nvidia to be Thailand’s great investment coups yet as it plans to announce investment in December

Nvidia to be Thailand’s great investment coups yet as it plans to announce investment in December

October 25, 2024

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

Nvidia set to make a major investment in Thailand, with CEO Jensen Huang expected to confirm plans this December. Thailand’s drive to become an AI… Read More ›

Indonesia drives off another Chinese vessel as it explores waters within its exclusive economic zone

Indonesia drives off another Chinese vessel as it explores waters within its exclusive economic zone

October 25, 2024

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Indonesia has successfully expelled a Chinese coast guard ship from its waters. This marks the second such clash in a fortnight as Indonesia explores its… Read More ›

Political instability, legal warfare and Trump undermining economic recovery efforts by government and confidence

Political instability, legal warfare and Trump undermining economic recovery efforts by government and confidence

October 24, 2024

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

Political instability and legal battles are eroding investor confidence in Thailand, leading to significant capital outflows. The Stock Exchange has dropped after a brief rally,… Read More ›

Lawyer calls for prosecution of top officials in the Tak Bai case as PM rules out Emergency Degree

Lawyer calls for prosecution of top officials in the Tak Bai case as PM rules out Emergency Degree

October 24, 2024

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PM rules out emergency decree to extend prosecution period for Tak Bai massacre suspects as lawyer pushes for legal action against officials. Statute of limitations… Read More ›

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