Paedophile who lived in Phuket for 27 years as a sociable Brit convicted of 97 offences against minors 

Paedophile who lived in Phuket for 27 years as a sociable Brit convicted of 97 offences against minors 

March 23, 2025

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Richard Burrows, a British paedophile who spent 27 years in Phuket under the alias Peter Smith, has been convicted of 97 child abuse offences spanning… Read More ›

Prime Minister Paetongtarn is in the hot seat. Opposition targets the young leader in censure debate

Prime Minister Paetongtarn is in the hot seat. Opposition targets the young leader in censure debate

March 23, 2025

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a censure debate starting Monday, with the opposition targeting her leadership and questioning her ability to govern. Thaksin’s influence and… Read More ›

Krabi police and Liverpool fans nab drug dealer wearing Newcastle United T-shirt after Wembley cup final loss

Krabi police and Liverpool fans nab drug dealer wearing Newcastle United T-shirt after Wembley cup final loss

March 23, 2025

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Liverpool-supporting Thai police arrested a Newcastle fan for drug dealing, parading him in his shirt after their club’s League Cup loss. The undercover sting saw… Read More ›

Cambodian arrested for the repeated rape of Thai wife’s niece after DNA tests show he fathered a child

Cambodian arrested for the repeated rape of Thai wife’s niece after DNA tests show he fathered a child

March 23, 2025

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A Cambodian man was arrested in Phatthalung for repeatedly assaulting his Thai wife’s 15-year-old niece over 16 months, fathering her child. DNA tests confirmed his… Read More ›

Flying Germans in BMW car charged with dangerous driving in Rawai Phuket and facing a bill for damage

Flying Germans in BMW car charged with dangerous driving in Rawai Phuket and facing a bill for damage

March 22, 2025

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Two German men crashed their luxury BMW into a Phuket furniture store after hitting a kerb at high speed. The car went airborne, damaging two… Read More ›

Rising optimism Thailand can do a deal with the United States to avoid April 2nd worldwide retaliatory tariffs regime

Rising optimism Thailand can do a deal with the United States to avoid April 2nd worldwide retaliatory tariffs regime

March 22, 2025

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

Thailand’s exports exceeded expectations in February, boosting optimism as officials prepare to negotiate with the US to avoid retaliatory tariffs set for April 2nd. The… Read More ›

Body of crazed German man who refused to take his meds but instead smoked cannabis, found at home

Body of crazed German man who refused to take his meds but instead smoked cannabis, found at home

March 22, 2025

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Crazed German fugitive Matthias Ebner, who terrorised dentists in Nakhon Ratchasima, found dead at home with a slit throat. His body was guarded by two… Read More ›

Phuket transgender arrests in police sweep draw rebuke. Warning from Bangkok Pride activist group

Phuket transgender arrests in police sweep draw rebuke. Warning from Bangkok Pride activist group

March 22, 2025

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Phuket police arrest 37 transgender women after an altercation with a foreign tourist, drawing criticism from Bangkok Pride. The LGBTQ+ group condemns the arrests, warns… Read More ›

New DSI evidence sees Election Commission open investigation into 2024 Senate election suspicions

New DSI evidence sees Election Commission open investigation into 2024 Senate election suspicions

March 21, 2025

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The Election Commission has launched a new probe into the 2024 Senate election after the DSI uncovered fresh evidence of collusion and money laundering. Investigators… Read More ›

UK man sees dream Thai holiday end in a prison hell hole. Says he never did drugs but somehow went mad

UK man sees dream Thai holiday end in a prison hell hole. Says he never did drugs but somehow went mad

March 21, 2025

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UK builder Lewis Green’s dream Thai holiday turns into a nightmare after being arrested and mistreated in prison. Believing he was drugged, he spent 10… Read More ›

Banking crisis addressed by the Finance Ministry as Puey research shows only 25% of Thais are bankable

Banking crisis addressed by the Finance Ministry as Puey research shows only 25% of Thais are bankable

March 21, 2025

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Thailand faces a deepening banking crisis as bad debts rise, with only 25% of Thais qualifying for credit. The government plans to buy ฿400 billion… Read More ›

Visa to be revoked as crazy pot smoking German is charged after terrorising Nakhon Ratchasima clinics

Visa to be revoked as crazy pot smoking German is charged after terrorising Nakhon Ratchasima clinics

March 21, 2025

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Nakhon Ratchasima police move to revoke the visa of German man who terrorised six dental clinics, attacking dentists and causing chaos. Arrested at a shopping… Read More ›

‘They’re not Hollywood actors’ slams Phumtham as Xinjiang visit by Thai officials is heavily criticised

‘They’re not Hollywood actors’ slams Phumtham as Xinjiang visit by Thai officials is heavily criticised

March 20, 2025

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Deputy PM Phumtham defends Thai delegation’s visit to Xinjiang as NGOs slam trip as propaganda for China. Criticism mounts over staged meetings and restricted access… Read More ›

Murder in Nakhon Sawan revealed after drug addict found dead on local road. Police officer mastermind

Murder in Nakhon Sawan revealed after drug addict found dead on local road. Police officer mastermind

March 20, 2025

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

A premeditated murder in Nakhon Sawan has been exposed after a drug addict’s death was revealed as part of an insurance fraud scheme. A senior… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand responds to Thaksin’s idea to buy bank debt and give borrowers a second chance

Bank of Thailand responds to Thaksin’s idea to buy bank debt and give borrowers a second chance

March 20, 2025

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Thaksin’s proposal to clear bank debt and reset credit histories sparks concern from the Bank of Thailand, warning of moral hazard. As debt rises and… Read More ›

New alcohol law which ushers in a new liberal era allowing for advertising and lifting irksome drinking bans 

New alcohol law which ushers in a new liberal era allowing for advertising and lifting irksome drinking bans 

March 20, 2025

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Thailand’s parliament has passed a landmark alcohol bill, lifting advertising restrictions and scrapping the 2-5 pm sales ban. Supporters hail it as a win for… Read More ›

Massive Pot smuggling racket. Foreign tourists paid and sent to Thailand on holidays. Security threat 

Massive Pot smuggling racket. Foreign tourists paid and sent to Thailand on holidays. Security threat 

March 19, 2025

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Foreign tourists paid to smuggle Thai cannabis to Europe as police warn of growing security threat. Smugglers use legal loopholes, targeting smaller airports with lax… Read More ›

Loony pot-smoking German who terrorises dentist clinics on the run in Nakhon Ratchasima. Arrested

Loony pot-smoking German who terrorises dentist clinics on the run in Nakhon Ratchasima. Arrested

March 19, 2025

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

Police in Nakhon Ratchasima have arrested  a German man, Mr. Ebner, who has terrorised dental clinics for months. Accused of assaulting multiple victims, he fled… Read More ›

Bangkok Expressway reopens on Thursday after 6 deaths last Saturday. Furious PM demands action

Bangkok Expressway reopens on Thursday after 6 deaths last Saturday. Furious PM demands action

March 19, 2025

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Bangkok expressway set to reopen Thursday after collapse killed six and injured 24. Furious PM orders urgent probe, contractor fined ฿16M daily. Disaster follows a… Read More ›

China and Thailand close ranks on Uyghur issue as Deputy PM Phumtham leads a delegation to Xinjiang

China and Thailand close ranks on Uyghur issue as Deputy PM Phumtham leads a delegation to Xinjiang

March 19, 2025

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

China and Thailand stand united over the Uyghur issue as Thai Deputy PM Phumtham leads a delegation to Xinjiang. The visit aims to meet repatriated… Read More ›

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