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War breaks out along the Thai-Cambodian border after Cambodia fires rockets and artillery at Thai villages. Thai Air Force retaliates with airstrikes on Cambodian bases.… Read More ›
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Thai Airways returns to the Stock Exchange of Thailand on August 4 after a dramatic recovery from bankruptcy. Once grounded by ฿400bn in debt, the… Read More ›
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Landmine blast maims Thai soldier near Cambodian border, prompting swift retaliation from Bangkok. Acting PM expels envoy, army seals crossings and tensions soar as fears… Read More ›
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Chinese fugitive Zhou Jinghua’s 30-year reinvention in Thailand ends in extradition. Once a respected wife and mother, she is now facing justice for embezzlement. Her… Read More ›
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Thaksin blames unregulated cannabis and a flawed charter for Thailand’s tourist slump and weak governance. At a high-profile coalition dinner, he called for urgent reform,… Read More ›
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Thailand makes a last-ditch push to secure a US tariff deal matching Vietnam’s 20% rate. With pressure rising after the Philippines’ zero-tariff pact, Bangkok must… Read More ›
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US negotiators expose Thailand’s double talk as trade talks sour; deal likely worse than Vietnam’s. Meanwhile, a solar panel scandal reveals fake Thai certifications, fueling… Read More ›
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DSI is investigating a private runway at Rancho Charnvee Resort, owned by former Deputy PM Anutin’s family, amid claims a public road was absorbed into… Read More ›
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Former PM Thaksin boosts morale at Korat ceremony as US trade deal nears. Final tariff rate likely close to Vietnam’s 20%, says Finance Minister Pichai.… Read More ›
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The Bhumjaithai Party and 138 senators face mounting pressure as Thailand’s Election Commission advances a major probe into alleged collusion in the Senate election, amid… Read More ›
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Thai Senate chair urges government to accept Trump’s 36% tariff now, then cut tariffs slowly to protect SMEs amid tense US trade talks. Balancing risks,… Read More ›
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Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra’s lese-majeste trial wraps up in Bangkok. Verdict set for August 22, marking 2 years since his return from exile. With key… Read More ›
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Vitai Ratanakorn, President of Government Savings Bank and advocate for low-cost loans to the less well-off, is tipped to become the next Bank of Thailand… Read More ›
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Trump tariffs expose China’s economic colonisation of Thailand, revealing soaring exports but collapsing factories and rising imports. With US trade talks under pressure and regional… Read More ›
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Shinawatras and Pheu Thai face legal battles as the Election and Anti-Corruption Commissions probe alleged undue influence and ethics breaches. A crucial ruling Tuesday could… Read More ›
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Hun Sen’s shrill attacks escalate as Thailand’s military cracks down on cross-border cybercrime gangs. Tensions soar with leaked calls, border raids and an international task… Read More ›
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Arch-conservative Sondhi Limthongkul lashes out at Thaksin and the People’s Party, warning of massive protests this September-October. He fuels anti-American sentiment with explosive claims of… Read More ›
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Bhumjaithai faces rising political pressure as the Election Commission denies imminent Senate collusion charges and the Minister of the Interior pushes review of Khao Kradong… Read More ›
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Thai SMEs sound alarm as US imposes 36% tariffs, risking 3.7M jobs and 5,000 factories. Vietnam gains edge with 0% tariffs, deepening trade gap. Government… Read More ›
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Thaksin joins urgent talks at Phitsanulok Mansion as Thailand faces a crushing 36% US tariff. With China’s warnings and US pressure mounting, the country races… Read More ›
Thailand shocked as United States shelves trade talks after Prime Minister’s call with Trump on Friday 
Foreign tourists seriously injured as passenger tour bus slides out of control and overturns on highway 
Superb policing leads to a bad day at the office on Sunday for gold shop robbing thug in Samut Sakhon 
Sex, drugs, business and work abuses linked to expats targeted this week by police raids on Koh Phangan 
Scam centre volunteer fleeing Burma arrested in Mae Sot. Previously deported he had returned in August 
Tense rescue of Russians from a jagged shoreline off a private island near Phuket carried out by Navy 
Thais and a Nigerian arrested in ฿114 million romance scam online fraud ring in Chonburi and Bangkok 
Eye popping appointment of Ben Smith’s ex lawyer as an official at the Prime Minister’s Office defended 
Prime Minister Anutin recommits to deal with the People’s Party to bring about Constitutional change 
Battle with scammers rages within Royal Thai Police as Big Joke continues fight against alleged corruption 
Kla Tham Party and Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow at the bull’s eye of Thailand’s political storm 
Chaos and confusion at Miss Universe pageant now being hosted in Bangkok after 2 day double disaster 
Thai women arrested on Monday linked with biggest romance scam ever netting Nigerians ฿6.2 billion 
Israeli armed robber arrested at Koh Samui Airport on Sunday trying to board a plane out of Thailand 
PM Anutin tells Anti Money Laundering Office to act decisively on scammer funds to prevent sanctions 
Grim murder suicide after Udomsuk Police called to Bangkok condo unit by residents over a foul odour 
Former minister and party leader Sudarat warns of ฿20 billion plot by ‘Scambodia’ to take political power 
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