Vietnamese duo arrested as police smash theft ring in Bangkok targeting foreign tourists at Grand Palace

Vietnamese duo arrested as police smash theft ring in Bangkok targeting foreign tourists at Grand Palace

January 18, 2024

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Vietnamese duo arrested for targeting tourists at the Grand Palace in Metropolitan Police crackdown. Japanese tourist’s bag was snatched and ฿459,670 was charged by the… Read More ›

Ex-minister Saksayam resigns from Bhumjaithai Party after Constitutional Court rules against him

Ex-minister Saksayam resigns from Bhumjaithai Party after Constitutional Court rules against him

January 18, 2024

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Constitutional Court ends Saksayam Chidchob’s ministerial career for now. Ex-Transport Minister resigns from Bhumjaithai Party after court ruling. Violation of Section 187 of the 2017… Read More ›

Catastrophe in Suphan Buri as at least 22 die in huge fireworks explosion on Wednesday afternoon

Catastrophe in Suphan Buri as at least 22 die in huge fireworks explosion on Wednesday afternoon

January 17, 2024

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Suphan Buri Horror: 22 lives lost in fireworks factory blast. Prime Minister orders probe into factory’s dark history. National safety concerns about fireworks escalate after… Read More ›

Digital Wallet plan blown out of the water by corruption body on Tuesday warning of illegality  

Digital Wallet plan blown out of the water by corruption body on Tuesday warning of illegality  

January 17, 2024

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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has dealt a severe blow to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s Digital Wallet initiative, warning of potential legal violations related to… Read More ›

Couple brutally murdered in Trang province over an ongoing feud linked to a rubber tree dispute

Couple brutally murdered in Trang province over an ongoing feud linked to a rubber tree dispute

January 16, 2024

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Rubber tree feud ends in brutal slaying: Husband and wife, Nitikorn and Chananthita, gunned down, set ablaze in rural Trang. Ongoing land feud revealed as… Read More ›

Thai PM and top leaders fly the flag at Davos as IMF says AI benefits  wealthier countries far more

Thai PM and top leaders fly the flag at Davos as IMF says AI benefits wealthier countries far more

January 15, 2024

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Thai PM Srettha Thavisin leads at Davos, rallying ‘Team Thailand’ with top execs. IMF warns AI benefits wealthier nations more, posing challenges for Thailand. The… Read More ›

Pot industry pushes back against draft law that would put an end to Thailand’s cannabis revolution

Pot industry pushes back against draft law that would put an end to Thailand’s cannabis revolution

January 14, 2024

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Thailand’s Cannabis Clash: Industry rebels against Pheu Thai’s efforts to frame a new law on cannabis. What some see as an effort at preserving public… Read More ›

Israeli ambassador launches campaign to remind Thais about the hostages still being held in Gaza

Israeli ambassador launches campaign to remind Thais about the hostages still being held in Gaza

January 13, 2024

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Israeli Ambassador launches Tuk Tuk campaign in Bangkok, urging the release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The 100-vehicle initiative aims to keep… Read More ›

Government closely monitoring Thailand’s corporate sector bond market. Fears of a pending crisis

Government closely monitoring Thailand’s corporate sector bond market. Fears of a pending crisis

January 13, 2024

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With a colossal private sector debt, experts warn of a potential economic implosion. The finance ministry closely monitors the situation, hinting at a possible emergency… Read More ›

Taiwan’s most closely watched election since the first in 1996. Danger of war as China lashes out a warning

Taiwan’s most closely watched election since the first in 1996. Danger of war as China lashes out a warning

January 12, 2024

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Taiwan’s Election: China’s war warning sparks global concern. In a historic and tense electoral showdown, Taiwan faces a pivotal moment as China issues a stark… Read More ›

Family, locals mourn young mother of two buried alive by husband in horrific Maha Sarakham murder

Family, locals mourn young mother of two buried alive by husband in horrific Maha Sarakham murder

January 12, 2024

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‘Young mother buried alive by estranged husband: Maha Sarakham in shock. Family and community demand justice after another shocking outrage. Meanwhile, the double murderer who… Read More ›

Questions asked about the Thai Chinese visa waiver scheme ahead of high profile visit to Beijing to sign the deal

Questions asked about the Thai Chinese visa waiver scheme ahead of high profile visit to Beijing to sign the deal

January 11, 2024

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Thai-Chinese visa deal: High hopes and high stakes! Optimism soars as Thailand eyes 8 million Chinese tourists in 2024. As the Minister of Foreign Affairs… Read More ›

Blind man conned out of land by his deceased mother’s younger sister after signing up for a loan

Blind man conned out of land by his deceased mother’s younger sister after signing up for a loan

January 10, 2024

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Blind man’s heartbreaking betrayal as his Aunt swindles his land for a loan. In a week of uplifting financial disability support hikes, Mr Likhit’s tale… Read More ›

Sakon Nakhon Police make a grim discovery. Two steel coffins submerged in a pond, a double murder

Sakon Nakhon Police make a grim discovery. Two steel coffins submerged in a pond, a double murder

January 9, 2024

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Thai steel coffin horror, a wealthy family’s cruel demise: Sinister crime shocks Sakon Nakhon Province. A son lures his father and sister to a pond,… Read More ›

PM again attacks central bank on interest rates as deputy Finance Minister raises bond concerns

PM again attacks central bank on interest rates as deputy Finance Minister raises bond concerns

January 8, 2024

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Economic turmoil online: PM’s second attack on Bank of Thailand raises bond concerns. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin launched a scathing attack on the Bank of… Read More ›

75-year-old woman raped and murdered by a man who killed before and only served two years in jail

75-year-old woman raped and murdered by a man who killed before and only served two years in jail

January 8, 2024

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Gruesome Sa Kaeo murder raises alarm – Man freed early for previous killing, raped and murdered a 75-Year-old woman on Friday. The 45-year-old man was… Read More ›

Marijuana industry faces disaster as Health Minister unveils law to outlaw recreational pot use in Thailand

Marijuana industry faces disaster as Health Minister unveils law to outlaw recreational pot use in Thailand

January 7, 2024

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Thai Cannabis Crackdown: Health Minister’s new law targets recreational use and challenges Bhumjaithai’s legacy. Minister Cholnan unveils strict cannabis law, eliminating recreational use. The current… Read More ›

Jury still out on EV vehicles but with its back against the wall, Thailand is all in for the ride at high torque

Jury still out on EV vehicles but with its back against the wall, Thailand is all in for the ride at high torque

January 6, 2024

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Thailand’s car market grapples with a 30% sales slump in 2023. The government is pinning its hopes on Electric Vehicles (EVs) to revitalise the industry.… Read More ›

New tax era in Thailand begins as Revenue now shares data with 138 countries within the OECD

New tax era in Thailand begins as Revenue now shares data with 138 countries within the OECD

January 6, 2024

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Thailand’s Tax Revolution – The Revenue Department of Thailand embraces a new era in tax enforcement, sharing data with 138 countries within the OECD framework.… Read More ›

Film and creative revolution being brewed by ‘Ung Ing’ to transform Thailand’s global soft power

Film and creative revolution being brewed by ‘Ung Ing’ to transform Thailand’s global soft power

January 5, 2024

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Ung Ing, the dynamic leader of Pheu Thai, unveils a bold plan for Thailand’s film industry transformation. Proposing a new law and creative agency, the… Read More ›

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