Manufacturing index down for the 18th straight month but the economy grew 1% in the first quarter says central bank

Manufacturing index down for the 18th straight month but the economy grew 1% in the first quarter says central bank

May 1, 2024

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Thai economic data throws up a mixed bag as exports dip in March. However, the economy managed to grow by 1% in the opening quarter.… Read More ›

Popular UK publisher and ex fleet street journalist Colin Hastings died in Chonburi car crash on Sunday

Popular UK publisher and ex fleet street journalist Colin Hastings died in Chonburi car crash on Sunday

April 30, 2024

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UK publisher Colin Hastings dies in Chonburi crash. Expats mourn loss – Tributes flood in after tragic accident claims life of veteran Fleet Street journalist… Read More ›

Bang O sex pervert arrested by police in Bangkok admits to controlling and blackmailing teenagers

Bang O sex pervert arrested by police in Bangkok admits to controlling and blackmailing teenagers

April 30, 2024

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Dan or Mr Atsada, arrested by Thai police on Saturday in the Bang O subdistrict of Bang Phlat, was engaged in pornography and blackmail. After… Read More ›

Marijuana use is linked to a tragic murder-suicide case in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Monday morning

Marijuana use is linked to a tragic murder-suicide case in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Monday morning

April 29, 2024

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Marijuana use linked to a tragic murder-suicide in Nakhon Si Thammarat. A 50-year-old, mentally ill from cannabis, killed his family with a crowbar. Police investigating… Read More ›

Cabinet reshuffle sees Pheu Thai tighten ship as it readies to drive the economy and digital wallet at full steam

Cabinet reshuffle sees Pheu Thai tighten ship as it readies to drive the economy and digital wallet at full steam

April 29, 2024

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Pheu Thai tightens ship in cabinet reshuffle for economic drive and digital wallet scheme. Top changes include a new Finance Minister and shift in key… Read More ›

Sultan of Brunei and Prince fly into Bangkok for cooperation talks with the Thai government

Sultan of Brunei and Prince fly into Bangkok for cooperation talks with the Thai government

April 28, 2024

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Sultan of Brunei and Prince Abdual Mateen in Bangkok for Government talks. Historic visit coincides with the 40th diplomatic anniversary. Trade, investment, and tourism top… Read More ›

Phuket police promise to charge a foreign man for cutting a chain put on his illegally parked bike

Phuket police promise to charge a foreign man for cutting a chain put on his illegally parked bike

April 27, 2024

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Phuket police to charge a foreigner over a motorbike chain incident with criminal damage. Outrage sparked after the cavalier tourist cut the police chain on… Read More ›

Thaksin family TV channel set to switch off by the end of May. Shock news came in a media post on Friday

Thaksin family TV channel set to switch off by the end of May. Shock news came in a media post on Friday

April 27, 2024

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Thaksin family TV Channel shutting down by the end of May. Voice TV, a prominent Thai online broadcaster, is to suspend operations citing media saturation… Read More ›

Sales of EV cars fell in Thailand in February and March 2024 challenging the kingdom’s vision as a green hub

Sales of EV cars fell in Thailand in February and March 2024 challenging the kingdom’s vision as a green hub

April 26, 2024

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Thailand’s EV dream may just be turning sour. Sales plunged in February and March 2024, challenging the government’s vision. Market shifts worldwide are raising concern… Read More ›

Thai driver sent to prison as police hunt two Yakuza who murdered and butchered one of their own

Thai driver sent to prison as police hunt two Yakuza who murdered and butchered one of their own

April 26, 2024

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Thai driver jailed for Yakuza murder. Police hunt two suspects. Victim’s identity revealed. Crime details emerge. Body parts found. Investigation update. Yakuza presence in Thailand… Read More ›

Thaksin’s real influence hinted at with a lunchtime meeting at his daughter’s central Bangkok hotel in Ploenchit

Thaksin’s real influence hinted at with a lunchtime meeting at his daughter’s central Bangkok hotel in Ploenchit

April 26, 2024

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Thaksin’s secret hotel summit fuels cabinet speculation. PM Srettha Thavisin and Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai met the former Premier amidst growing expectations of a reshuffle.… Read More ›

Big Joke storms Royal Thai Police headquarters insisting that he is still the right man for the top job

Big Joke storms Royal Thai Police headquarters insisting that he is still the right man for the top job

April 25, 2024

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Big Joke fights back as he returns to police HQ. The top cop insisted he was the right man for the top job in October.… Read More ›

Baht falls even after the Bank of Thailand’s intervention. It has lost 8.8% of its value in 2024 so far

Baht falls even after the Bank of Thailand’s intervention. It has lost 8.8% of its value in 2024 so far

April 25, 2024

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Thai baht tumbles despite intervention. Economic policy clash threatens confidence and stability. The baht breaks the ฿37 barrier against the US dollar despite the Bank… Read More ›

Junta retakes Myawadee as it redeploys forces while rebels there have staged a ‘tactical’ retreat for now

Junta retakes Myawadee as it redeploys forces while rebels there have staged a ‘tactical’ retreat for now

April 24, 2024

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Myawaddy reportedly retaken by the junta as rebels staged a ‘tactical’ retreat. Karen forces vow to counterattack and destroy the redeployed junta forces in the… Read More ›

Big Joke drops case against the PM as his nameplate and photo have been removed at Royal Thai Police HQ

Big Joke drops case against the PM as his nameplate and photo have been removed at Royal Thai Police HQ

April 24, 2024

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Big Joke drops case against PM. His nameplate and photo were removed at Royal Thai Police HQ. The National Anti-Corruption Commission, however, confirms an ongoing… Read More ›

Call for junta law on recycling factories to be rescinded as questions are raised over massive Rayong fire

Call for junta law on recycling factories to be rescinded as questions are raised over massive Rayong fire

April 23, 2024

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Rayong fire sparks urgent call to rescind 2016 junta law on planning. A top environmentalist demands more accountability and government action. Public unease is rising… Read More ›

Big Joke lodges a malfeasance complaint with anti-corruption agency against PM Srettha Thavisin after losing job

Big Joke lodges a malfeasance complaint with anti-corruption agency against PM Srettha Thavisin after losing job

April 22, 2024

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Former top cop General Surachate lodges a malfeasance complaint against the PM with the anti-corruption agency. He alleges unfair treatment and vows to fight. Tension… Read More ›

Swiss tourist saved from the heat as survey shows 72.6% of Thai people worry about hotter weather

Swiss tourist saved from the heat as survey shows 72.6% of Thai people worry about hotter weather

April 21, 2024

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Tourist collapse sparks alarm as 72.6% of Thais fret over rising temperatures. Climate change looms large amid a scorching heatwave. Thailand is currently in the… Read More ›

Police confirm to Coroner’s Court that prime suspect in the London murder of a Thai woman has fled the UK

Police confirm to Coroner’s Court that prime suspect in the London murder of a Thai woman has fled the UK

April 20, 2024

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Thai woman’s suspected killer fled the UK. Coroner orders return of victim’s body as Scotland Yard pursues extradition proceedings. Disturbing details have emerged in the… Read More ›

Thailand’s oldest association endorses Big Joke after being fired Thursday amid a police corruption crisis

Thailand’s oldest association endorses Big Joke after being fired Thursday amid a police corruption crisis

April 19, 2024

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One of Thailand’s oldest associations endorses Big Joke after suspension amid police crisis. The Southern Thai Association backed General Surachate Hakparn, also known as ‘Big… Read More ›

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