Policeman assaulted in Songkhla by henchmen of local political bigwig not allowed to take photos voting

Policeman assaulted in Songkhla by henchmen of local political bigwig not allowed to take photos voting

May 12, 2025

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Police officer assaulted by political henchmen in Songkhla after enforcing no-photo rule at polling station. Attack linked to local politician’s anger, leading to public violence… Read More ›

White Lotus effect on Thai tourism may make it an elitist destination and turn off mass market punters

White Lotus effect on Thai tourism may make it an elitist destination and turn off mass market punters

May 11, 2025

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The White Lotus gave Thailand a luxury glow-up but failed to lift overall tourist numbers—raising fears it may alienate mass market punters and turn the… Read More ›

Pattaya pool party for Indian tourists raided by police. No drugs found but the event was unlicenced say police

Pattaya pool party for Indian tourists raided by police. No drugs found but the event was unlicenced say police

May 11, 2025

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Pattaya police raided a late-night pool party packed with over 200 Indian tourists at an unlicenced mansion property. No drugs or minors were found, but… Read More ›

X porn entrepreneur, a woman, arrested by cyber police officers in Nonthaburi. Earned ฿100k a month for years

X porn entrepreneur, a woman, arrested by cyber police officers in Nonthaburi. Earned ฿100k a month for years

May 11, 2025

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Thai cyber cops bust 19-year-old X/Twitter star running a secret porn group. Ms Kantaparawee earned ฿100k monthly charging members up to ฿1,000 for access to… Read More ›

Ukrainian condo vandal arrested at Phuket Airport trying to take flight. Charged with Criminal damage

Ukrainian condo vandal arrested at Phuket Airport trying to take flight. Charged with Criminal damage

May 11, 2025

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Ukrainian woman arrested at Phuket Airport moments before fleeing Thailand after wrecking a luxury condo, scrawling graffiti like “SWINDLE” on walls, and dumping the keys… Read More ›

Senator calls on summoned members to suspend duties. Fears tainted decisions. 146 Senate members to be summoned

Senator calls on summoned members to suspend duties. Fears tainted decisions. 146 Senate members to be summoned

May 11, 2025

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Senator Nantana calls for summoned members to suspend duties amid fears their votes could be overturned by a court. 146 senators expected to face charges… Read More ›

UK tourist’s deadly Waterfall plunge leaves him with massive injuries. 4 others have already died there

UK tourist’s deadly Waterfall plunge leaves him with massive injuries. 4 others have already died there

May 10, 2025

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A UK tourist, Liam Gibson, suffers life-changing injuries after falling at the dangerous Na Muang Waterfall 2 in Thailand. His family is raising funds for… Read More ›

Thai Airlines flies high. Plan to exit rehabilitation plan at the end of June with a stock market relisting

Thai Airlines flies high. Plan to exit rehabilitation plan at the end of June with a stock market relisting

May 10, 2025

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Thai Airways posts ฿9.8bn Quarter One profit and carries 4.33m passengers as it prepares to exit court rehab by July. A return to the Stock… Read More ›

Thailand is entering a dark economic storm in late 2025 lasting at least a year says Central Bank boss

Thailand is entering a dark economic storm in late 2025 lasting at least a year says Central Bank boss

May 10, 2025

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

Thailand faces economic turmoil as US tariffs, currency volatility and cheap imports threaten both the 2025 and 2026 outlook, warns central bank chief, preparing to… Read More ›

People’s Party MP calls for repeal of alcohol control laws as sales are liberalised for tourist outlets

People’s Party MP calls for repeal of alcohol control laws as sales are liberalised for tourist outlets

May 10, 2025

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People’s Party MP Thaophipop Limjittrakarn has called for a full repeal of Thailand’s alcohol control laws after the government’s partial liberalisation for tourists left local… Read More ›

Political crisis brewing. ‘Blue’ line senators called upon the acknowledge collusion charges in Bangkok

Political crisis brewing. ‘Blue’ line senators called upon the acknowledge collusion charges in Bangkok

May 9, 2025

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Political firestorm erupts as six Bangkok senators are summoned over alleged 2024 Senate election collusion. DSI and EC escalate probe amid denials, with links to… Read More ›

2025 Ad spend growth now projected at just 2.2% as the Thai economy battles headwinds and aftershocks

2025 Ad spend growth now projected at just 2.2% as the Thai economy battles headwinds and aftershocks

May 9, 2025

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Thailand’s ad spend forecast cut to 2.2% in 2025 as economic tremors, falling tourism and tariff woes hit hard. Top firm warns brands not to… Read More ›

Historic day as the United States gets its first Pope. Chicago-born Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV

Historic day as the United States gets its first Pope. Chicago-born Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025

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

America has its first pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago becomes Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic shift in the Catholic Church. A known reformer… Read More ›

Doctors with Corrections Department who treated Thaskin censured and suspended by Medical Council

Doctors with Corrections Department who treated Thaskin censured and suspended by Medical Council

May 9, 2025

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Two Corrections Department doctors suspended and a third censured over Thaksin’s hospital stay. Medical Council cites serious ethical breaches. Final decision rests with Health Minister.… Read More ›

Australian wheelchair user cheated by Thai woman he met on Pattaya’s beachfront on Thursday morning

Australian wheelchair user cheated by Thai woman he met on Pattaya’s beachfront on Thursday morning

May 8, 2025

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

Australian wheelchair tourist Keith Williams, 65, was robbed of over ฿15,000 by a Thai woman he met on Pattaya Beach and invited to his hotel.… Read More ›

Thaksin denied court permission to fly to Qatar where he had hoped to meet US President Donald Trump

Thaksin denied court permission to fly to Qatar where he had hoped to meet US President Donald Trump

May 8, 2025

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Thaksin Shinawatra was refused permission to fly to Qatar despite the Emir’s invitation. His lawyer said he hoped to meet Donald Trump there. The ex‑premier… Read More ›

Night owl Bernard Trink, a legend who helped spawn Bangkok’s infamous nightlife of the 1960s into a World hit

Night owl Bernard Trink, a legend who helped spawn Bangkok’s infamous nightlife of the 1960s into a World hit

May 8, 2025

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

Bernard Trink, the brash, unforgettable “Night Owl”, spent decades chronicling Bangkok’s seedy red-light boom. His fearless column shaped the city’s global image, scandalised critics, thrilled… Read More ›

US academic Paul Chambers is fighting Nareauan’s University decision to dismiss him on April 9th

US academic Paul Chambers is fighting Nareauan’s University decision to dismiss him on April 9th

May 8, 2025

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US academic Paul Chambers is challenging his dismissal from Naresuan University and the revocation of his visa after Thai prosecutors dropped royal defamation charges. His… Read More ›

More arrests due over collapsed Auditor General building including an engineer. Up to 100 people may have died

More arrests due over collapsed Auditor General building including an engineer. Up to 100 people may have died

May 8, 2025

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

More arrests are expected over the collapse of the Auditor General’s building, including an engineer. The death toll may reach 100, with investigators uncovering issues… Read More ›

Irishman beaten in brawl with Soi 6 hostesses taken in by Pattaya Police for questioning on Wednesday

Irishman beaten in brawl with Soi 6 hostesses taken in by Pattaya Police for questioning on Wednesday

May 8, 2025

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Irishman taken in after violent brawl with Soi 6 bar hostesses in Pattaya early Wednesday. The 29-year-old was found injured and bleeding. Police are reviewing… Read More ›

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