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Shocking incident unfolded in Phuket as a British tourist assaulted his friend with a firearm inside a Tuk-Tuk on New Year’s Day. The assailant, identified… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin takes a swipe at the Bank of Thailand’s 2.5% interest rate, citing potential harm to economic recovery. As Thailand begins to… Read More ›
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Youth Crime Crisis: Police Chief urges that the Age of Criminal Responsibility be reduced to 12. Thailand’s top cop advocates the move following the shocking… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand & China: Historic Visa-Free pact boosts tourism and ties. PM Srettha Thavisin announces a groundbreaking move confirming permanent visa-free access between China and Thailand.… Read More ›
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Tragic Phuket speedboat Crash: Young Russian girl dies as 41-year-old captain on life support in hospital reportedly tests positive for amphetamine. Marine safety in Phuket… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai Social Security Fund on the Brink: Pro-Democracy win overshadowed by looming financial crisis. Thailand’s Social Security Fund, valued at ฿2.36 trillion, faces imminent bankruptcy… Read More ›
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Amidst political twists and predictions, senators foresee Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin lasting the year in 2024. However, the simmering Thaksin Shinawatra imprisonment issue demands resolution… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Phuket Speedboat Horror. Captain Unconscious, tourists injured in Maiton Island high impact collision. End-of-year danger on Thailand’s waters again in focus following the tragedy in… Read More ›
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Christmas capture or a holiday take down: A Russian tourist, an accomplice in a Phuket hit job in June, is arrested. Alleged link to June… Read More ›
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Thailand shocked by a 4.71% plunge in November’s manufacturing, prompting concerns about a fading economic base. High household debt poses a significant threat despite the… Read More ›
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Fears grow for Millie Young, a 56-year-old British artist, missing off the Surin Islands. An empty life raft discovered adds urgency. Authorities fear she and… Read More ›
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In a shocking turn, the Prosecution Office for Juvenile and Family Cases rejects the case against the 14-year-old Siam Paragon shooter. Citing an ‘illegal’ investigation… Read More ›
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Thailand aims to see more US and Canadian tourists in 2024, focusing on the long-haul market. Plans include cheaper flights, visa liberalisation and spreading the… Read More ›
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Thailand’s economic outlook for 2024 and 2025 focuses on stability. Cabinet-approved budgets reflect prudent fiscal measures, projecting a deficit of ฿693 billion for 2023-2024. Despite… Read More ›
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In Nonthaburi on December 15th, Ms Siriya, a borrower, owed money to Mr Sumet, a notorious loan shark. She pleads for a payment pause after… Read More ›
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Social media star complains to the police about her relationship breakdown. After revealing her pregnancy to Mr Zhang, he abruptly returned to China upon learning… Read More ›
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Race Against Time: Missing crew’s fate uncertain amidst stormy seas. Phang Nga readies for an update on the Sawan Tour boat incident. The Governor established… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand ends 2023 with an unpopular government that faces many challenges. It is the fallout from a backroom deal in the summer. In the meantime,… Read More ›
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Minister of Defence, Sutin Klangsaeng, opens a full investigation into claims made by a former female ranger in the Royal Thai Army, alleging sexual molestation… Read More ›
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Three elderly suspects, including Taiwanese businessman Feng-Hao Chang, faced Bangkok Remand Prison on Saturday after the court denied bail. It’s a sinister murder-for-hire case targeting… Read More ›
Deputy PM Phumtham says no other country would take Uyghurs. Thailand neutral in US-China spat 
Pattaya police charge 33-year-old doorman with assault causing harm after punching angry UK tourist 
Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs as he confirms reciprocal tariff regime from April 2nd 
Historic London talks as leaders realise they still need the United States and Trump to find peace in Ukraine 
Bangkok police in city centre security sweep following US and Japanese Embassy advisories to tourists 
Trouble in cannabis paradise on Ko Phangan as two smiling thieves make off with a shop owner’s weed 
Police Chief defends late night deportation of 48 Uyghurs back to China. How long more could it go on? 
Iranian arrested for indecent assault of female moto-taxi while riding pillion on her bike in Bangkok 
Rome says heads should roll over security screening failure of Immigration Bureau’s biometric system 
Despite a security crisis, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau biometric system is stalled over licence issues 
PM intervenes in rising standoff between Pai locals and Israeli foreigners in the idyllic tourist town 
Metropolitan Police move swiftly to obtain arrest warrant for Chinese punter in young model’s death 
Arrest of scam centre kingpin and warlord ruler of Myawaddy Colonel Saw Chit Tu demanded by MP 
Nana street hookers arrested in police crackdown on prostitution and drugs in favourite tourist haunt 
Pirate hackers who netted ฿560 million by locking devices and servers worldwide arrested in Phuket 
23-year-old Russian beauty queen being held in a Thai prison after overstaying her visa by 10 days in Pattaya 
New Zealand man who was stabbed by father-in-law forgives the older man and helps post bail for him 
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