Compensation prioritised for victims of rogue soldier’s deadly attack in Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday

Compensation prioritised for victims of rogue soldier’s deadly attack in Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday

February 9, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police and security services have revealed that the initial focus of security operations on Saturday night was the evacuation of the public after the shopping… Read More ›

Parliament to meet on Thursday to reapprove the 2020 budget and send it to the Senate for approval

Parliament to meet on Thursday to reapprove the 2020 budget and send it to the Senate for approval

February 9, 2020

Economy, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

On Friday, the ex-Democrat MP who exposed the proxy voting in the House of Representatives welcomed the court’s decision and also suggested that the MPs… Read More ›

32 year old rogue soldier who attacked Shopping Centre in Korat is killed in ferocious 9 am shootout

32 year old rogue soldier who attacked Shopping Centre in Korat is killed in ferocious 9 am shootout

February 9, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The army killer’s mother was brought to the shopping centre. The woman was seen in tears and as she was being escorted to a car… Read More ›

Crazed Thai soldier kills 20 and takes hostages in Nakhon Ratchasima – horror scenes broadcast on Facebook

Crazed Thai soldier kills 20 and takes hostages in Nakhon Ratchasima – horror scenes broadcast on Facebook

February 8, 2020

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The Commander of the Second Army Region Lieutenant General Thanya Kriatisarn has confirmed that the rogue soldier, named by police as Sergeant Major Jakapanth Thomma,… Read More ›

Health Minister in an outburst against western foreigners as 7 more are infected by the coronavirus

Health Minister in an outburst against western foreigners as 7 more are infected by the coronavirus

February 8, 2020

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

In a statement last night, the minister appeared to target one western foreigner who refused his offer of a free face mask and said that… Read More ›

80% of China’s economy remains shutdown as Thai Deputy PM warns of another economic storm

80% of China’s economy remains shutdown as Thai Deputy PM warns of another economic storm

February 7, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The war being fought by Chinese authorities right now is of deep concern to the wider world and particularly Thailand. China is caught between the… Read More ›

Austrian dies in falls from the 12th floor in Phuket. Death of 3 Austrian nationals within 48 hours

Austrian dies in falls from the 12th floor in Phuket. Death of 3 Austrian nationals within 48 hours

February 7, 2020

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Austrians Michael Bank De and Hei Delin De, both in their fifties, died instantly on Tuesday when their motorbike hit a pickup head-on while travelling… Read More ›

Pattaya police track Thai woman believed to have stolen a disabled Canadian’s wallet at the beach

Pattaya police track Thai woman believed to have stolen a disabled Canadian’s wallet at the beach

February 6, 2020

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

An investigation has been launched into the incident in which the tourist lost ฿50,000, his credit cards and wallet. It happened on Pattaya’s beach in… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand says it has more scope as the economy is left reeling from biting coronavirus setback

Bank of Thailand says it has more scope as the economy is left reeling from biting coronavirus setback

February 6, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A weaker baht since the beginning of the year is the one bright spot but the roiling problems that have beset the Thai economy since… Read More ›

Constitutional court sets the real D-Day for the Future Forward Party as Friday, February 21st on loans case

Constitutional court sets the real D-Day for the Future Forward Party as Friday, February 21st on loans case

February 5, 2020

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The respondent cites 17 witnesses but today the court asked for a memorandum of facts and opinions to be submitted by February 12th as well… Read More ›

Thailand repatriates nationals from Wuhan with 6 more infections announced by the Health Ministry

Thailand repatriates nationals from Wuhan with 6 more infections announced by the Health Ministry

February 5, 2020

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The charter flight was provided by Air Asia which is expanding rapidly in Thailand, free of charge. This generous offer was communicated to the government… Read More ›

Thai trade negotiators review a new Thai UK trading relationship and possible free trade deal after 2020

Thai trade negotiators review a new Thai UK trading relationship and possible free trade deal after 2020

February 4, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Indications suggest that the United Kingdom will move to create its own trading regulations and standards which may be less political and more pragmatic than… Read More ›

US Commerce Secretary Ross calls on US firms to review investments in China after coronavirus outbreak

US Commerce Secretary Ross calls on US firms to review investments in China after coronavirus outbreak

February 4, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The former investor and top Trump administration official has called for a careful review of supply chains linked with China. Thailand, for now, appears to… Read More ›

Senior police officer murdered and sexually mutilated by jealous husband in Kalasin province

Senior police officer murdered and sexually mutilated by jealous husband in Kalasin province

February 3, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The 57-year-old officer’s son has revealed that his father had previously called off the relationship with the woman, reported to be a fortune teller after… Read More ›

Thai doctors save life of elderly Chinese woman with new virus drug fix for advanced disease symptoms

Thai doctors save life of elderly Chinese woman with new virus drug fix for advanced disease symptoms

February 3, 2020

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Two doctors at Rajavithi Hospital in Bangkok have notified medical journals of the treatment after having it verified by Chulalongkorn Hospital and the Department of… Read More ›

Thai King offers solidarity and support to the Chinese leadership during the coronavirus crisis

Thai King offers solidarity and support to the Chinese leadership during the coronavirus crisis

February 2, 2020

Foreigners, Personal, Politics, Thailand:

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha also sent a letter to his counterpart Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday as the Speaker of the House,… Read More ›

Thai Airways suspends flights to six Chinese destinations as coronavirus outbreak grows with 304 deaths

Thai Airways suspends flights to six Chinese destinations as coronavirus outbreak grows with 304 deaths

February 2, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The outbreak has now claimed over 300 lives and the infection rate has jumped to 14,400 as work in 21 provinces in China responsible for… Read More ›

Danish man killed in parachute jump as Russian drowns off Patong Bay on a tragic Saturday morning in the sun

Danish man killed in parachute jump as Russian drowns off Patong Bay on a tragic Saturday morning in the sun

February 2, 2020

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Dane was named only as 30-year-old Mr Stefan. Despite normal pre-flight checks at the small airport in Sri Racha, his parachute later failed due to… Read More ›

Bank interest rate cut anticipated as a devastated tourism industry battles with the Chinese coronavirus threat

Bank interest rate cut anticipated as a devastated tourism industry battles with the Chinese coronavirus threat

February 1, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The devaluation of the baht since the beginning of 2020 of over 5% cannot be underestimated. Amid the current crisis with the virus outbreak, the… Read More ›

Young man dies from a severe skull fracture after crashing into the walls of an old Bangkok fort this morning

Young man dies from a severe skull fracture after crashing into the walls of an old Bangkok fort this morning

February 1, 2020

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Witnesses at the scene saw the man’s motorbike weaving on the road as it rode up an incline towards the Phra Sumen Fort and later… Read More ›

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