Debt crisis may be one of the top items on the new cabinet’s agenda as central bank stands ready

Debt crisis may be one of the top items on the new cabinet’s agenda as central bank stands ready

July 5, 2023

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With runaway, quarter-by-a-quarter rises in unsecured personal debt running at over 10%, a threatened spike in non-performing loans, a household debt of at least ฿16… Read More ›

Wan Noor elected unopposed as House Speaker, Move Forward Party nominee for deputy wins vote

Wan Noor elected unopposed as House Speaker, Move Forward Party nominee for deputy wins vote

July 4, 2023

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Talks are reported to be ongoing between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties with members of the upper house or Senate but today’s vote… Read More ›

Police call on Don Mueang Airport to make CCTV footage of freak escalator walk accident available

Police call on Don Mueang Airport to make CCTV footage of freak escalator walk accident available

July 4, 2023

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The son of the 57-year-old woman named Ms Supannie Kittiratana who is being treated in a sterile environment at Bumrungrad Hospital, said that his mother… Read More ›

King and Queen open parliament amid uncertainty as to Tuesday’s vote on the Speaker of the House

King and Queen open parliament amid uncertainty as to Tuesday’s vote on the Speaker of the House

July 3, 2023

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There appeared to be deep unease between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties as parliamentary members gathered for the first time on Monday ahead… Read More ›

Breakthrough deal could see either Pita or Srettha take job as Thailand’s 30th PM on July 13th in key vote

Breakthrough deal could see either Pita or Srettha take job as Thailand’s 30th PM on July 13th in key vote

July 3, 2023

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Observers believe that the pact reportedly brokered between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties on Thursday evening last may hold the key to avoiding… Read More ›

Potential hazard lights flashing as kingdom’s auto loans spiral into default with sky-high borrowing

Potential hazard lights flashing as kingdom’s auto loans spiral into default with sky-high borrowing

July 2, 2023

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Concern is growing that Thai borrowers may not be able to carry the heavy load of household debt in the aftermath of an end to… Read More ›

NIDA poll shows that political conflict is still on the horizon as US envoy denies interference in election

NIDA poll shows that political conflict is still on the horizon as US envoy denies interference in election

July 2, 2023

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The United States has become a target for conservatives who were roundly defeated in the May 14th General Election and who are expected to quickly… Read More ›

Case closed against Thailand’s most deadly serial killer, the female of the species, on 75 criminal charges

Case closed against Thailand’s most deadly serial killer, the female of the species, on 75 criminal charges

July 1, 2023

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The accused serial killer’s baby died in prison last week as police pressed 75 charges in the case. General Surachate Hakparn insists that the defendant… Read More ›

PM’s soothing words for frayed nerves as he says he will continue his role up to the next cabinet

PM’s soothing words for frayed nerves as he says he will continue his role up to the next cabinet

June 30, 2023

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Key hurdle to forming the next government is the ability of eight party coalition and its supporters in parliament to find 376 seats in a… Read More ›

Bangkok murder probe as jealous schoolboy lover takes his girlfriend’s life with a taped pocket knife

Bangkok murder probe as jealous schoolboy lover takes his girlfriend’s life with a taped pocket knife

June 30, 2023

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Apartment block manager pleaded with the man not to jump in the minutes after he fatally stabbed his nineteen-year-old girlfriend in the chest, abdomen, face… Read More ›

Freak escalator accident sees 57-year-old female passenger’s leg severed at Don Mueang Airport 

Freak escalator accident sees 57-year-old female passenger’s leg severed at Don Mueang Airport 

June 29, 2023

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Thailand’s second busiest airport was the kingdom’s main airport until 2006. Thursday’s freak accident followed another freak event with an escalator in 2019 when a… Read More ›

Baht falls to 7-month low as unease grows over chances of Pita Limjaroenrat being elected as PM

Baht falls to 7-month low as unease grows over chances of Pita Limjaroenrat being elected as PM

June 28, 2023

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Financial markets begin to strike a sour note as political squabbling threatens the prospect of a smooth transition to a new government next month with… Read More ›

Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police

Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police

June 28, 2023

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Evidence in both cases speaks to the perpetrators experiencing a hallucinatory state and not being able to take responsibility for their actions. In the first… Read More ›

China censors top journalist who raised disturbing questions about the country’s failing economy

China censors top journalist who raised disturbing questions about the country’s failing economy

June 27, 2023

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The censorship of a highly regarded business journalist and economic analyst comes just months after leading American banks in Beijing were ordered to censor financial… Read More ›

Bullman nearly captured by Interpol in Paris at the end of May and then extradited back to Thailand

Bullman nearly captured by Interpol in Paris at the end of May and then extradited back to Thailand

June 26, 2023

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Bullman is now living in Oslo and will not be deported back to Thailand but is expected to be charged concerning the death of UK… Read More ›

Go easy on the growing cannabis industry says Anutin who concedes that Pita will be the next PM

Go easy on the growing cannabis industry says Anutin who concedes that Pita will be the next PM

June 25, 2023

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Constructive noises from the Bhumjaithai Party and Mr Anutin’s plea to the new government to protect the nascent cannabis industry comes in a week which… Read More ›

Police accused of bribery file complaint with the AG’s Office based on new 2022 anti-torture law

Police accused of bribery file complaint with the AG’s Office based on new 2022 anti-torture law

June 24, 2023

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Legal case against 10 senior police officers accused of extorting benefits and bribes from the owners of an illegal website appears to be proceeding as… Read More ›

Outgoing Foreign Minister defends his two days of regional dialogue with Myanmar held in Pattaya

Outgoing Foreign Minister defends his two days of regional dialogue with Myanmar held in Pattaya

June 23, 2023

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Desperate bid by the caretaker government to present the Burmese junta regime in Nay Pyi Taw as legitimate has drawn hostility from politicians in Thailand,… Read More ›

New PM in July a turning point for the Thai economy in 2023 which could still see 4% GDP growth recorded

New PM in July a turning point for the Thai economy in 2023 which could still see 4% GDP growth recorded

June 21, 2023

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The prospects of a speedier formation of a new government with parliament now convening on July 3rd holds out hope to the business sector that… Read More ›

Election Commission certifies all 500 MPs in big step forward towards quickly forming the next government

Election Commission certifies all 500 MPs in big step forward towards quickly forming the next government

June 20, 2023

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The surprise decision on Monday comes as the legal position relating to Prime Minister-elect Pita Limjaroenrat linked to to his controversial shareholding in defunct media… Read More ›

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