Inward immigration may ultimately be the only thing that can halt Thailand’s fated economic decline

Inward immigration may ultimately be the only thing that can halt Thailand’s fated economic decline

August 4, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s Economy could be set for a fall in GDP, not just low growth. Population Crisis threatens GDP as Digital Wallet Scheme is launched. A… Read More ›

Police Ethics Committee official denies a decision on Big Joke has already been made. Due next week

Police Ethics Committee official denies a decision on Big Joke has already been made. Due next week

August 3, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thai World:

Senior Police Ethics Committee official denies the decision on Big Joke is already made. News expected next week, dismisses reports of a 6-0 vote against… Read More ›

The prospect of America’s first female President has just opened up three months before the November poll

The prospect of America’s first female President has just opened up three months before the November poll

August 3, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Shock exit of President Biden shakes the presidential election race. It has propelled Vice President Kamala Harris to lead with huge fundraising and dizzying poll… Read More ›

Thailand’s roads to heartbreak. Family recall a 31-year-old single father hero who died this week on son’s birthday

Thailand’s roads to heartbreak. Family recall a 31-year-old single father hero who died this week on son’s birthday

August 2, 2024

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Young boy’s birthday joy overshadowed by his father’s fatal motorbike accident on the way to celebrate. Tragedy in Thailand highlights daily heartbreak on its roads,… Read More ›

Pheu Thai MP warns lying critics of the Digital Wallet they may face prosecution after a fairly good start

Pheu Thai MP warns lying critics of the Digital Wallet they may face prosecution after a fairly good start

August 2, 2024

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

Pheu Thai MP warns critics of Digital Wallet may face prosecution if they are spreading false information. Successful start with 18.8M users registered on the… Read More ›

Catch me if you Can thief gets rude awakening by Songkhla police task force. Claims he’s innocent

Catch me if you Can thief gets rude awakening by Songkhla police task force. Claims he’s innocent

August 1, 2024

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Belgian theft suspect gets rude awakening by Songkhla police raid, denies wrongdoing as officers find stolen items and cash in his luxury suite. Police investigate… Read More ›

United Nations warns Terrorism in particular Islamic Terrorism is again on the rise in the World

United Nations warns Terrorism in particular Islamic Terrorism is again on the rise in the World

August 1, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

UN issues a grave warning: Islamic State (ISIS) resurges in Syria, recruits teens online for jihad. Global security is at risk as terror plots threaten… Read More ›

Business wants the government to get tougher with China as dumping expands, wiping out Thai firms

Business wants the government to get tougher with China as dumping expands, wiping out Thai firms

August 1, 2024

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

Thai businesses are urging tougher action against China as dumping expands and firms are wiped out. FTI Vice Chairman warns of e-commerce giant Temu and… Read More ›

Thaksin denied permission by the Criminal Court to leave Thailand before his August 19th hearing

Thaksin denied permission by the Criminal Court to leave Thailand before his August 19th hearing

July 31, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thaksin denied permission to leave Thailand by the Criminal Court amid political turmoil and legal battles. The court ruled he is receiving necessary medical care… Read More ›

Big Joke presents his case orally to a Police Ethics Committee which will decide his immediate fate

Big Joke presents his case orally to a Police Ethics Committee which will decide his immediate fate

July 31, 2024

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

Big Joke calmly faces an ethics committee to challenge his April dismissal. The former top cop says he is ready to seek court relief if… Read More ›

Former internet star and online gambling tycoon alleges he is being targeted at Bang Kwang Prison

Former internet star and online gambling tycoon alleges he is being targeted at Bang Kwang Prison

July 30, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Former internet idol and alleged gambling tycoon, Siapo Po-arnon, raises alarm over safety in Bang Kwang Prison. Lawyer to outline assassination attempts and outline rights… Read More ›

Either way, Thailand faces political upheaval after the August 14th court decision on the PM’s future

Either way, Thailand faces political upheaval after the August 14th court decision on the PM’s future

July 30, 2024

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

PM Srettha faces a critical test on August 14th as the Constitutional Court rules on his controversial appointment of a cabinet minister in April. Political… Read More ›

Apple’s Lampoonish vision of Thailand generates a backlash among offended commentators in Bangkok

Apple’s Lampoonish vision of Thailand generates a backlash among offended commentators in Bangkok

July 29, 2024

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

Apple’s lampoonish vision of Thailand generates backlash among offended Bangkok commentators. The smartphone maker’s ad ruffles feathers in Bangkok, hitting too close to the bone… Read More ›

Thailand’s July 15th visa revolution offers radical benefits for travellers to and from the Kingdom, more to come

Thailand’s July 15th visa revolution offers radical benefits for travellers to and from the Kingdom, more to come

July 29, 2024

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

Thailand’s July 15th visa changes offer so much for travellers in and out of the country. Not so much for traditional long-term visa holders. New… Read More ›

Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday in his quest to be reinstated after his April 18 contested sacking

Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday in his quest to be reinstated after his April 18 contested sacking

July 28, 2024

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

Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday as a police ethics committee reviews his contested April 18th sacking. The ruling will determine if he is… Read More ›

North Korea reminds the World of its evil state repression by executing 30 young students for watching TV

North Korea reminds the World of its evil state repression by executing 30 young students for watching TV

July 28, 2024

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North Korea brutally executed over 30 students for watching banned South Korean dramas, underscoring the regime’s harsh repression and ideological control. This act highlights North… Read More ›

Thailand changes tack as EV revolution turns into a damp squib with warehouses full of unsold cars

Thailand changes tack as EV revolution turns into a damp squib with warehouses full of unsold cars

July 27, 2024

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

Thailand shifts focus from EVs to hybrids after unsold cars pile up. New tariff-free package for hybrid cars announced, requiring a ฿3 billion investment from… Read More ›

Rising World tensions and potential South China Sea conflict being dealt with at Laos Asian summit

Rising World tensions and potential South China Sea conflict being dealt with at Laos Asian summit

July 27, 2024

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

ASEAN summit in Laos sees rising world tensions and potential South China Sea conflict. Thailand pushes for a South China Sea code as diplomats from… Read More ›

Dismissed Chiang Mai cop’s network could make 10k calls a day. Top officers fear endemic corruption

Dismissed Chiang Mai cop’s network could make 10k calls a day. Top officers fear endemic corruption

July 26, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Dismissed Chiang Mai cop’s network made 10k calls daily. Senior officers warn of endemic corruption undermining Thai society. They point to rising corruption both inside… Read More ›

Finance Ministry talks up 2024 GDP prospects with a fall in exports for June and slashed car output

Finance Ministry talks up 2024 GDP prospects with a fall in exports for June and slashed car output

July 26, 2024

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

Finance Ministry talks up projected GDP figure for 2024 as exports fall and car production dips. Tourism and debt concerns persist as the government battles… Read More ›

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