Four policemen jailed for five years by Criminal Court over Taiwanese actress bribe at checkpoint

Four policemen jailed for five years by Criminal Court over Taiwanese actress bribe at checkpoint

November 9, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The court heard testimony that the Chinese actress and a friend were told they would face arrest and detention for up to three days because… Read More ›

Top Shia Muslim leader condemns Thai nationals fighting with Israel’s Army as a stab in the back

Top Shia Muslim leader condemns Thai nationals fighting with Israel’s Army as a stab in the back

November 8, 2023

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Thai officials have been upbeat about the prospect of securing the release of a reported 24 Thai hostages being held by Hamas since they were… Read More ›

Women’s shocking reports of subpar treatment at the hands of a plastic surgeon previously jailed 

Women’s shocking reports of subpar treatment at the hands of a plastic surgeon previously jailed 

November 7, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Bangkok and Thailand have become ‘world headquarters’ for economically priced cosmetic surgery as part of a broader medical tourism boom, which has been tainted in… Read More ›

19-year-old woman nabbed for human trafficking over sex for sale service on the X social network

19-year-old woman nabbed for human trafficking over sex for sale service on the X social network

November 6, 2023

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The accused told police she acted as a go-between, using the social media page to attract customers. She admitted she was the administrator of the… Read More ›

Move Forward at war against Gender Inequality as two MPs are punished for sexual harassment

Move Forward at war against Gender Inequality as two MPs are punished for sexual harassment

November 5, 2023

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

The virulence with which the accusations of sexual harassment against the two MPs have been pursued serves as notice that for Move Forward, the Party’s… Read More ›

Change in the tax law does target expats living in Thailand and extends reporting obligations

Change in the tax law does target expats living in Thailand and extends reporting obligations

November 4, 2023

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

Top lawyer and former member of the National Reform Council, along with others, calls for a new Revenue Code and for Thailand to compete with… Read More ›

Economy is in troubled waters with fears for both exports and foreign tourism as 2023 winds down

Economy is in troubled waters with fears for both exports and foreign tourism as 2023 winds down

November 3, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand enters the countdown to the end of 2023 with an extremely troubled economy and gloomy outlook into 2024. Nothing can be taken for granted,… Read More ›

4am nightlife closing hours on track for Christmas or New Year’s season despite intense blowback

4am nightlife closing hours on track for Christmas or New Year’s season despite intense blowback

November 2, 2023

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Approval from the Ministry of Public Health comes conditional on strict zoning, with the proposal targeted at a select number of nightlife establishments linked with… Read More ›

Violent death of American tourist in Phuket probed by local police after grim discovery at hotel

Violent death of American tourist in Phuket probed by local police after grim discovery at hotel

November 1, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The American citizen of Costa Rican heritage arrived at the end of August and had intended to stay at least until the end of November.… Read More ›

28-year-old woman enslaved and beaten by her drug-dealing boyfriend in 3 months of living Hell

28-year-old woman enslaved and beaten by her drug-dealing boyfriend in 3 months of living Hell

October 31, 2023

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Social media activist who in the last year has exposed misery and suffering beneath the surface of Thai society brings his latest victim to ‘Big… Read More ›

Srettha and top officials become more critical of Israel as Hamas uses Thai hostages as leverage in War

Srettha and top officials become more critical of Israel as Hamas uses Thai hostages as leverage in War

October 31, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nu-Kara flies to the Middle East for meetings in Egypt and Qatar. Qatar is currently the headquarters of the Hamas leader Ismail… Read More ›

Wild Boar teenager took his own life at a Leicester, UK soccer academy in February, says Coroner

Wild Boar teenager took his own life at a Leicester, UK soccer academy in February, says Coroner

October 30, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Duangphet or ‘Dom’ was at the heart of a rescue in July 2018, which generated warmth and goodwill throughout the world. His death in February… Read More ›

Thailand faces an economic future of low growth despite Srettha’s plans because of a darker world

Thailand faces an economic future of low growth despite Srettha’s plans because of a darker world

October 29, 2023

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

Growth is likely to be similar to last year at 2.6% but only if the rebound in exports continues for the next few months, even… Read More ›

Legal casinos and gambling in Thailand being weighed up carefully after Deputy PM’s backing 

Legal casinos and gambling in Thailand being weighed up carefully after Deputy PM’s backing 

October 26, 2023

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

Bhumjaithai Party MP last month urged the government to look at how Singapore is benefiting from selectly legalising casinos with a report that the US… Read More ›

Deputy Interior Minister says cleaning house starts at home as he ordered son-in-law’s arrest

Deputy Interior Minister says cleaning house starts at home as he ordered son-in-law’s arrest

October 25, 2023

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

The minister, despite an initial delay because of urgent commitments, did eventually address the Administration Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday as planned.… Read More ›

Anutin: crackdown on illegality extends to the nightlife sector; no more graft or pay-to-play

Anutin: crackdown on illegality extends to the nightlife sector; no more graft or pay-to-play

October 24, 2023

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

A Get Tough policy on nightlife operators is coming as the Minister of Tourism and Sports is pushing for 4 am closing hours for tourism… Read More ›

Thailand brings in elephant patrols to protect tourists in Ayutthaya as visitor numbers fall

Thailand brings in elephant patrols to protect tourists in Ayutthaya as visitor numbers fall

October 24, 2023

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

Latest tourism security scare in the centre of Lopburi. A 26-year-old man was arrested on Saturday following an early morning handbag snatch targeting a UK… Read More ›

Heavily armed gold shop raiders foiled by wily owner who threw 20kg explosive device into tank

Heavily armed gold shop raiders foiled by wily owner who threw 20kg explosive device into tank

October 23, 2023

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

The attack in Narathiwat appeared to deploy several groups of armed men to thwart and divert a security response while they robbed a large department… Read More ›

Thai hostages held by Hamas used to leverage influence over Israel as it prepares to invade Gaza

Thai hostages held by Hamas used to leverage influence over Israel as it prepares to invade Gaza

October 22, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Comments by the Iranian Ambassador in Bangkok demonstrate Hamas is using the 19 Thai hostages as leverage to halt the bombardment of the enclave. Ambassador… Read More ›

Thailand cancels Chinese sub, wants credit for a new frigate. Tense talks that could yet go legal

Thailand cancels Chinese sub, wants credit for a new frigate. Tense talks that could yet go legal

October 21, 2023

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

Distinct possibility of a legal wrangle as the government seeks credit for the ฿7 billion already paid in respect of a breach of contract by… Read More ›

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