New start for Thailand: Srettha’s 34-member cabinet endorsed by the King, ready to be sworn in

New start for Thailand: Srettha’s 34-member cabinet endorsed by the King, ready to be sworn in

September 2, 2023

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

Former lawyer to Thaksin Shinawatra, Mr Pichit Chuenban, who was tipped as Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office was eventually not appointed with the role… Read More ›

Thaksin’s Eight-year prison term commuted to One by the Thai King in a Royal Gazette bulletin

Thaksin’s Eight-year prison term commuted to One by the Thai King in a Royal Gazette bulletin

September 1, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thaksin Shinawatra is currently being treated at Police General Hospital for a heart condition including elevated blood pressure, a lung issue and deterioration of the… Read More ›

Trans woman attempted to blackmail 78-year-old Danish tourist after meeting at top hotel in Bangkok

Trans woman attempted to blackmail 78-year-old Danish tourist after meeting at top hotel in Bangkok

September 1, 2023

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

Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang assigned the case to a team including trainee police given the priority to protect the country’s foreign tourism trade and… Read More ›

Xi Jinping invites Srettha to Beijing for economic talks as he finalises his new cabinet lineup 

Xi Jinping invites Srettha to Beijing for economic talks as he finalises his new cabinet lineup 

August 31, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

New Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, is promising to move swiftly to lower energy costs when the new cabinet is sworn in over the coming days… Read More ›

Mysterious suicide of a 50-year-old Australian tourist at Phuket Airport on Tuesday evening

Mysterious suicide of a 50-year-old Australian tourist at Phuket Airport on Tuesday evening

August 31, 2023

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

Man had made contact with his family in Australia on Saturday in a distressed state. Police on Wednesday underlined that Mr Beasly had no prior… Read More ›

Massive police response to the case of a family murdered by father after ฿1.7 million scam loss last week

Massive police response to the case of a family murdered by father after ฿1.7 million scam loss last week

August 30, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Senior police officials are liaising with the Banker’s Association and financial institutions to streamline and synchronise response efforts to freeze bank accounts where money has… Read More ›

Economy tanks as demand for loans surges with an acute credit crisis and falling export output reducing growth

Economy tanks as demand for loans surges with an acute credit crisis and falling export output reducing growth

August 30, 2023

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

New government is taking the helm of an economy beset by structural problems amid a severe slowdown in China and global economic growth falling back… Read More ›

Facebook threatened with closure as it is linked to 70% of online fraud says outgoing minister

Facebook threatened with closure as it is linked to 70% of online fraud says outgoing minister

August 28, 2023

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

In reality, the shuttering of Facebook in Thailand is not a viable option as it would have a catastrophic impact on the country’s online economy… Read More ›

Debt and ฿1.7 million loss to scammers drive man to murder his wife and two sons in Samut Prakan 

Debt and ฿1.7 million loss to scammers drive man to murder his wife and two sons in Samut Prakan 

August 28, 2023

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

Disturbing murder of a wife and two young boys in Samut Prakan on Monday morning linked directly with online loss incurred by the family recently,… Read More ›

Thaksin suffered a dangerous hypertensive crisis before being transferred by prison authorities

Thaksin suffered a dangerous hypertensive crisis before being transferred by prison authorities

August 26, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The onerous responsibility placed on authorities due to real underlying health problems, the advanced age of Mr Thaksin at 74 and his unique position as… Read More ›

Prison door slams for former high-flying politico found guilty of indecent acts against a woman

Prison door slams for former high-flying politico found guilty of indecent acts against a woman

August 25, 2023

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

Complete fall from grace of a scion of a political family in Bangkok who has been jailed and is still facing further cases and potentially… Read More ›

Concerns over household debt rising as banks report marginally lower non-performing loans

Concerns over household debt rising as banks report marginally lower non-performing loans

August 25, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Plan to raise credit card minimum monthly debt repayment from 5% to 10% over two years in 2024 and 2025 gives some idea of how… Read More ›

New cabinet and government by mid-September as Srettha meets Prayut at Government House in Bangkok

New cabinet and government by mid-September as Srettha meets Prayut at Government House in Bangkok

August 24, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Former Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan on Wednesday described the formation of this new government as occurring under ‘strange’ circumstances and observed that it was a… Read More ›

20-year-old Nonthaburi man charged with killing father after he slammed a door at home in anger

20-year-old Nonthaburi man charged with killing father after he slammed a door at home in anger

August 24, 2023

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

Police found the killer of a 57-year-old family man who was stabbed at home in Nonthaburi 10 times at the end of July. It was… Read More ›

Srettha Royally endorsed after being elected as Prime Minister and now moves to form a cabinet

Srettha Royally endorsed after being elected as Prime Minister and now moves to form a cabinet

August 23, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The election of Srettha Thavisin as Prime Minister on Tuesday confirms the prospect of a new government that crosses the old political divide. It is… Read More ›

Thaksin helicoptered to Police Hospital at 3am after feeling ill says Department of Corrections

Thaksin helicoptered to Police Hospital at 3am after feeling ill says Department of Corrections

August 23, 2023

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

Tuesday marked the end of an era in Thailand as the former premier ended his extended period in exile since 2008 and even before that,… Read More ›

Police concerned for Thaksin’s safety on Tuesday after he lands at Don Mueang and is arrested

Police concerned for Thaksin’s safety on Tuesday after he lands at Don Mueang and is arrested

August 21, 2023

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

The Royal Thai Police chief gave a briefing to reporters on Monday as his force locked in details for Tuesday’s operation to receive ex-Prime Minister… Read More ›

Berlin Police seek to track down a brutal attacker who used a glass bottle to kill a Thai woman

Berlin Police seek to track down a brutal attacker who used a glass bottle to kill a Thai woman

August 20, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The attack on Ms Siliya Rothert is being treated by police as a murder, probably with a personal motive given its vicious and frenzied nature.… Read More ›

Fears of political betrayal abound as Thaksin plans to touchdown at Don Mueang Airport on Tuesday 

Fears of political betrayal abound as Thaksin plans to touchdown at Don Mueang Airport on Tuesday 

August 19, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Dramatic moments are ahead in Thai politics with the public currently frozen in shock at the developments since the May 14th General Election. This may… Read More ›

Biggest Sex for Sale website shut down by police unit in early morning raid targeting foreigners

Biggest Sex for Sale website shut down by police unit in early morning raid targeting foreigners

August 18, 2023

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

Deputy Immigration Bureau Chief Police Major General Panthana Nuchanart explained that the operation carried out by a special task force was part of a programme… Read More ›

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