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A recent survey reveals that 55% of expats considered leaving Thailand in 2024 to avoid new tax liabilities. With Thailand’s new tax regime set for… Read More ›
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Kemi Badenoch, the first Black leader of the Conservatives, faces turmoil after a historic election loss. With the party’s lowest MP count and challenges from… Read More ›
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Thailand’s Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira aims to raise inflation to 2% to drive annual GDP growth by over 5%, up from a projected 0.4% inflation… Read More ›
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Trump Targets Cheney. “War Hawk” under fire. The former president unleashes a barrage against ex-Congresswoman Liz Cheney, calling for her to experience the horrors of… Read More ›
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Labour’s new budget marks a return to the past, raising taxes to their highest level since 1993. With increased public investment, Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims… Read More ›
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Ministry of Interior confirms no expedited citizenship for foreign expats; new measure targets stateless individuals only. Trisulee Traisanakul clarifies that the initiative is for over… Read More ›
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Thailand approves plan to streamline citizenship for 483,000 long-term residents. Tax reporting requirement for expats starts in January 2025. Population crisis sparks new benefits, with… Read More ›
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Kamala Harris to deliver closing speech at Trump’s Jan. 6 rally site, denouncing his divisive rhetoric. Aides highlight a recent slur at a Trump event,… Read More ›
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PM Paetongtarn to visit South after the Tak Bai massacre accused officials begin returning to work post-statute expiry. Deputy PM Anutin warns of “social penalties”… Read More ›
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Thailand’s BRICS alignment marks a shift from its U.S. ties, as it joins the “global south” in a new anti-Western bloc. Thai foreign minister Maris… Read More ›
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Thai cabinet split on casino bill as Bhumjaithai Party resists. Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat says the plan could boost the economy and tourism, but Deputy… Read More ›
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Political instability and legal battles are eroding investor confidence in Thailand, leading to significant capital outflows. The Stock Exchange has dropped after a brief rally,… Read More ›
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Investors betting on Trump’s 2024 win fuel a US dollar surge, with the currency up over 4% since late September. Strong US economic data and… Read More ›
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PM Paetongtarn faces intense scrutiny as the Constitutional Court seeks the Attorney General’s explanation on why a massive complaint, pushing for her removal, was not… Read More ›
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Xi Jinping’s U-turn on fiscal measures aims to prop up the struggling property sector and local governments. But doubts linger over whether this will be… Read More ›
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Pheu Thai’s coalition government struggles just six weeks in, as protests loom and tensions rise over key issues. At a friendly dinner, PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra… Read More ›
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DEBT CRISIS: Heartbreak in Thailand. A young husband mourns his wife’s tragic suicide, highlighting the nation’s crippling household debt. As PM Paetongtarn pledges action, informal… Read More ›
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Pheu Thai Party and indeed the government are in turmoil as the Election Commission launches an investigation into its alleged links to Thaksin Shinawatra. Amid… Read More ›
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revives grassroots support to boost Thailand’s sluggish economy. The new initiative focuses on helping small businesses through reduced costs and increased… Read More ›
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Bank of Thailand cuts interest rates by 25 basis points in a surprise move. Stronger baht and muted inflation are thought to be key factors… Read More ›
Palang Pracharat Party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan vows to oppose Thai Cambodian maritime memo 
PM tests biometric sites at Suvarnabhumi Airport as she flies out to drum up business for Thailand 
Trade chief Robert Lighthizer asked to take up role by Trump as Thailand has 13th largest deficit worldwide 
Ko Kood at the centre of Thailand’s rising political storm waged against Paetongtarn’s government 
Financial experts and economists in sombre warning to government: Hands off the Bank of Thailand 
Ung Ing meets reviled junta boss General Min Aung Hlaing at Kunming summit after Chinese invitation 
Mayor and business leader gunned down by Muslim-clad killers armed with military calibre rifles in Narathiwat 
Trump stuns World with an even greater victory than in 2016. Massive electoral gains in US swing state wipeout 
War between spouses of top police officers offers a terrifying glimpse of behind the scene rivalries 
An old man smashes EV car through a car park wall and tumbles to the ground wheel up on Monday. Survives 
Prime Minister Paetongtarn holds urgent talks and briefings to diffuse the rising Ko Kood controversy 
Chinese illegal migrant flow to Thailand increasing bringing challenges for the Royal Thai Police and the economy 
UK Conservatives elect first Black leader amid turmoil following a disastrous July 4th General Election rout 
Legal eagle in hot water as wealthy French-based Thai woman claims she gave him ฿71 million for deal 
Trump trains his guns on ex US congresswoman Liz Cheney, a reviled figure for MAGA Republicans 
Phuket doctor Dr Thandao Chandam to appeal Phuket Court decision to acquit Swiss man Urs Fehr 
Ministry of Interior clarifies new citizenship measure not aimed at expats but stateless people 
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