Police corruption probes widening. May embroil a former Deputy Prime Minister and influential political player

Police corruption probes widening. May embroil a former Deputy Prime Minister and influential political player

December 1, 2024

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Police corruption probes widen, with a former Deputy PM linked to a land encroachment scandal. Ongoing investigations into money laundering, extortion, and high-level political ties… Read More ›

One Thai fisherman dead, 31 held in custody after Burmese Navy opens fire on encroaching fishing fleet

One Thai fisherman dead, 31 held in custody after Burmese Navy opens fire on encroaching fishing fleet

November 30, 2024

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One Thai fisherman dead, 31 detained after Burmese Navy fired on Thai fishing fleet near Ranong. PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Defence Minister Phumtham seek urgent… Read More ›

Police probe as six more workers die on the ill fated Rama 2 motorway project with 136 prior deaths

Police probe as six more workers die on the ill fated Rama 2 motorway project with 136 prior deaths

November 30, 2024

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Six more workers were killed and 11 injured in Rama 2 motorway collapse, pushing the total death toll to 142 since 2018. Thailand’s police chief… Read More ›

Vindictive, mercurial thief and murderer caged in Nong Bua Lamphu after brutal outrage stunned locals

Vindictive, mercurial thief and murderer caged in Nong Bua Lamphu after brutal outrage stunned locals

November 29, 2024

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Vindictive and mentally unstable thief Mr. Samart, 58, who murdered three people after a ฿10,000 theft from a disabled victim, surrenders to police in Nong… Read More ›

Samart on hunger strike in prison over arrest and subsequent denial of bail. Rejects police charges

Samart on hunger strike in prison over arrest and subsequent denial of bail. Rejects police charges

November 27, 2024

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Former Vice Minister Samart Jenchaijitwanit is on hunger strike after his arrest and bail denial over alleged money laundering tied to Icon Group. His lawyer… Read More ›

Pichai to put best foot forward in Trump’s Washington DC in February as exports surged in October

Pichai to put best foot forward in Trump’s Washington DC in February as exports surged in October

November 27, 2024

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Pichai set to visit Trump’s Washington in February as Thai exports surged 14.6% in October, smashing forecasts. Despite this, rising imports signal a third year… Read More ›

Landlord’s love triangle ends in violent multiple murder-suicide on Monday night in Samut Prakan

Landlord’s love triangle ends in violent multiple murder-suicide on Monday night in Samut Prakan

November 26, 2024

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Jealous landlord’s love triangle turns deadly: Four killed, young girl critically injured in Samut Prakan massacre. Shooter, enraged by betrayal, ended the killing spree by… Read More ›

Ex Vice Minister and elderly mother brought before the Criminal Court on money laundering charges

Ex Vice Minister and elderly mother brought before the Criminal Court on money laundering charges

November 26, 2024

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Ex-Vice Minister Samart Jenchaijitwanit and his mother face money laundering charges after being brought to court in Bangkok. Their involvement in a widening investigation reveals… Read More ›

Thaksin calls for more cash flow and predicts a realignment of the world financial system in 5 years

Thaksin calls for more cash flow and predicts a realignment of the world financial system in 5 years

November 25, 2024

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Thaksin urges economic reform, calls for a liquidity boost to support small businesses, and predicts a global financial realignment within five years. He criticised the… Read More ›

83-year-old French tourist missing after a long tail boat capsized at Surat Thani’s Ratchaprapha Dam on Saturday

83-year-old French tourist missing after a long tail boat capsized at Surat Thani’s Ratchaprapha Dam on Saturday

November 25, 2024

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An 83-year-old French tourist is missing after a long-tail boat capsized at Surat Thani’s Ratchaprapha Dam. Strong winds and heavy rain caused the incident. Authorities… Read More ›

Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raids home of ex-Palang Pracharat figure over Icon fraud case

Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raids home of ex-Palang Pracharat figure over Icon fraud case

November 25, 2024

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DSI raids Bangkok home of ex-Palang Pracharat spokesman Samart over Icon fraud. Mother arrested; suspect not at home amid money laundering and conspiracy charges tied… Read More ›

Pheu Thai Party wins the Udon Thani  local election with the help of ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra

Pheu Thai Party wins the Udon Thani  local election with the help of ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra

November 24, 2024

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Pheu Thai clinches Udon Thani win in a closely contested race. With Thaksin Shinawatra campaigning for Mr. Sarawut Petchpanomporn, the victory further bolsters the party… Read More ›

Spurned 60-year-old guns down two women after inviting them to dinner at his home. Both in a coma

Spurned 60-year-old guns down two women after inviting them to dinner at his home. Both in a coma

November 24, 2024

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A frustrated 60-year-old man shoots two women after inviting them to dinner at his Ayutthaya home. Victims, aged 50 and 33, suffered multiple gunshot wounds… Read More ›

Pheu Thai to sue lawyer-activist for accusing it of trying to overthrow the state after Court win

Pheu Thai to sue lawyer-activist for accusing it of trying to overthrow the state after Court win

November 24, 2024

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The Pheu Thai Party plans legal action against activist Therayut Suwankesorn, who claimed the party sought to overthrow the state. This follows a court ruling… Read More ›

Smoking and the very real dangers of secondhand smoke and vaping highlighted at a high-level seminar

Smoking and the very real dangers of secondhand smoke and vaping highlighted at a high-level seminar

November 23, 2024

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Bangkok seminar highlights the serious risks of secondhand smoke and vaping, with medical experts warning about cancer, respiratory issues and increased pollution while emphasising the… Read More ›

Social media justice campaigner charged for publishing crypto transfer news after Icon arrests

Social media justice campaigner charged for publishing crypto transfer news after Icon arrests

November 23, 2024

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Social activist charged under Computer Crime Act over ฿8.2B crypto transfer claim tied to Icon arrests. Founder of ‘Sai Mai Must Survive’ denies allegations. Additionally,… Read More ›

Thaksin and Pheu Thai survive legal complaint considered before the Constitutional Court on Friday

Thaksin and Pheu Thai survive legal complaint considered before the Constitutional Court on Friday

November 22, 2024

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Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party win a significant legal victory as the Constitutional Court dismisses six complaints against them. This solidifies their position… Read More ›

Sirikanya criticises the government’s economic agenda as willy nilly and focused on cash handouts

Sirikanya criticises the government’s economic agenda as willy nilly and focused on cash handouts

November 22, 2024

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Sirikanya criticises the government’s economic strategy as just focusing on cash handouts without addressing debt issues. With Thailand’s 2024 growth projected at 2.7%, experts warn… Read More ›

Trump’s Attorney General pick Gaetz withdraws from confirmation process amid damaging leaks

Trump’s Attorney General pick Gaetz withdraws from confirmation process amid damaging leaks

November 22, 2024

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Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump’s Attorney General pick after pressure from leaked reports of sexual misconduct and drug use. The decision follows growing… Read More ›

Alpine Golf controversy is the next challenge for PM Paetongtarn and the embattled Pheu Thai Party

Alpine Golf controversy is the next challenge for PM Paetongtarn and the embattled Pheu Thai Party

November 21, 2024

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PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces growing scrutiny over her ties to the Alpine Golf land deal as conservatives rally against the Pheu Thai Party. The controversial… Read More ›

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