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Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thai officials have been upbeat about the prospect of securing the release of a reported 24 Thai hostages being held by Hamas since they were… Read More ›
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Top lawyer and former member of the National Reform Council, along with others, calls for a new Revenue Code and for Thailand to compete with… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Growth is likely to be similar to last year at 2.6% but only if the rebound in exports continues for the next few months, even… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The minister, despite an initial delay because of urgent commitments, did eventually address the Administration Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday as planned.… Read More ›
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Distinct possibility of a legal wrangle as the government seeks credit for the ฿7 billion already paid in respect of a breach of contract by… Read More ›
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Thailand is moving toward greater tax compliance from the hundreds of thousands of expats living in the kingdom. At the same time, banking facilities at… Read More ›
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Critical decision due on the long-standing but controversial 2017 contract to build an advanced nuclear-powered submarine in China comes with news of major economic problems… Read More ›
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The business community, despite its leadership cooperating with the new government and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, increasingly fears its policies of accepting a higher public… Read More ›
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The online spat appears to have been disappearing from the internet with the Facebook account linked to Mr Ari Alexander closed. It follows more coverage… Read More ›
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Thailand is destined to lose 15.6% of its active workforce in the next 17 years up to 2040 while the ratio of workers to retired… Read More ›
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The tax change which has already been defended by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as a move against income inequality, is coming with Thailand in talks… Read More ›
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A court in 2019 ruled that teachers should get at least 30% of their salary paid to them for living expenses. This was the call… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput has emphasised, for instance, that the central bank does not approve of using digital assets to pay for goods and services, an approach… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The murder of Police Lieutenant Colonel Siwakorn Saibua on Wednesday 6th September has unleashed a chain reaction with the spotlight now falling on suspected corruption… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Lacklustre policy statement according to Move Forward Party’s Sirikanya Tansakul, is a sign of a Pheu Thai-led government being impeded or constrained by its coalition… Read More ›
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A claim that Thailand can return to a 5% GDP growth rate made by Srettha Thavisin in Khon Kaen on Saturday is at odds with… Read More ›
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Former Future Forward Party Secretary-General Piyabutr Saengkanokkul and now Progressive Movement leader this week called on the newly sworn-in government to look at a wider… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
New Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga speaks about sourcing oil supplies as the government seeks to carve a new energy policy and quickly reduce electricity costs… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
New York Times exposé from last week heard Thailand’s Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate Hakparn tell of questioning the former Cambodian Police Chief Neth… Read More ›
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 ›
Over a hundred Thai women held in an egg harvesting farm in Georgia. A new dark Chinese mafia reality 
UK aide to the ultra-rich describes her nightmare behind bars in Thailand after a debt collection visit to Bangkok 
Hopes dashed as the Thai economy sputtered in the 4th quarter of 2024. Only 2.5% growth now expected 
PM on a mission to China to ask President Xi Jinping to help rein in heavy online criticism of the kingdom 
Trump immigration sweep sees Thai man wanted for child sex crimes arrested in Chicago on Sunday 
Husband of murdered UK based Thai wife detained by Immigration Bureau on Thursday in 20 year old case 
45-year-old Russian man detained in Phang-nga for the intentional killing of his 13-year-old teenage son 
People’s Party MP and House Security panel Chairman calls for Thailand to cut off power to slave camps 
Deputy Finance Minister outlines bill to create an international financial services centre in Bangkok 
Minister tells the Senate that corrupt Thai officials conspired with gangs to undermine tourist security 
Prime Minister heads to Davos where Thailand will sign its first free trade pact with European countries 
Chinese and Thai economies both feeling the pinch even before Trump gets to work in the White House 
Thaksin replies to bombshell Ministry of the Interior news on Thursday. No big deal says the former PM 
Finally, hope dawns for jailed Uyghurs as incoming US Secretary of State Marco Rubio promises support 
Bangkok-born US Senator Tammy Duckworth schools Trump’s pick for Defence Secretary in Washington 
UK granny, high on cheap booze, left wandering in a Bangkok Hotel stark naked after going to bed 
Government to take its chances by legalising casino complex operations and online gambling in Thailand 
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