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Senate petitions Constitutional Court to remove PM Paetongtarn over leaked audio scandal. Political turmoil grows as the coalition crumbles, protests rise and even allies demand… Read More ›
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A leaked call between PM Paetongtarn and Hun Sen has sparked fury, weakening her coalition and fuelling mass protests. With treason charges looming and the… Read More ›
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Thailand faces a growing economic crisis as credit dries up, exports rely on Chinese goods and tourism declines. With GDP at risk of falling below… Read More ›
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Tearful Paetongtarn clings to power after leaked Hun Sen audio sparks outrage. PM issues emotional apology, wins military backing and secures coalition support. Cabinet reshuffle… Read More ›
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Opposition leader Nattapong Ruangpanyawut urges Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra to dissolve parliament amid a political crisis sparked by a leaked audio clip. He warns of… Read More ›
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Thailand in chaos after leaked Paetongtarn audio praising Hun Sen sparks outrage. Bhumjaithai quits coalition, protests erupt, and pressure mounts on PM to resign. Allies… Read More ›
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Leaked call with Hun Sen plunges Thai PM Paetongtarn into political chaos—military stunned, coalition fractures, protests threatened and senators demand action. Critics say she betrayed… Read More ›
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Bhumjaithai Party leaders, including Deputy PM Anutin, are under investigation by the Election Commission over alleged Senate vote rigging involving 138 senators. The probe could… Read More ›
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Hun Sen threatens Thai protest leader Jatuporn with a sinister warning as Cambodia demands Thailand reopen all border crossings within 24 hours or face a… Read More ›
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Thailand begins talks with the US on tariffs as exports dip in June. The government seeks an extension to the July 8 deadline while cracking… Read More ›
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Top Thai business leaders warn Cambodia stands to lose most in border dispute as over 1 million migrant workers stay put in Thailand. Tourism collapse… Read More ›
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Cambodia files complaint against Thailand at ICJ over disputed border zones after indecisive talks. Tensions remain, border trade is dampened and nationalism rises. Both nations… Read More ›
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Deputy PM Anutin denies talks of losing Interior Ministry or a cabinet reshuffle. He vows to keep his post or lead Bhumjaithai into opposition. Amid… Read More ›
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King Power moves to quit duty-free contracts at Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Hat Yai airports over unsustainable fees. AOT hires consultants as the gauntlet is… Read More ›
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Cambodia stuns Thailand by sidelining border talks and pushing for an International Court of Justice (ICJ) case on disputed land. Troops mass near Sisaket, cultural… Read More ›
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NETA dealers demand clarity on unpaid subsidies as up to ฿400 million may be due to dealer network. They warn of a collapsing service network… Read More ›
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Rome wants Thailand to cut electricity and internet to Cambodian border zones to hit illegal networks and show strength ahead of the June 14 JBC… Read More ›
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Thailand greenlights direct flights to the US with full government backing. Minister Suriya leads efforts to boost tourism, trade and investment. Talks with US agencies… Read More ›
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Coalition fault lines deepen as PM Paetongtarn and Anutin share tense Surin trip amid Thai-Cambodia border fears, missed cabinet briefings and reshuffle rumours. Thaksin’s court… Read More ›
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Thailand’s economy faces a perfect storm of political deadlock, soaring debt, weak exports and rising deflation risks. With growth projected at just 1.4–1.8% in 2025… Read More ›
Family of murdered school boss speak of her sense of duty and responsibility. Sacrificed her own life 
Thaksin’s reaction to 2026 General Election. The Beatles hit song Let it Be. Sings it in jail to Ung Ing 
Drunk and incoherent US man causes a disturbance in Pattaya at two points on Monday, 500 metres apart 
National Police Chief orders top officers to prepare for any potential unrest linked to poll protests 
Three die in crash between public health van and Highway Patrol truck in Nakhon Sawan. Five injured 
People’s Party MP candidate seeks urgent probe into Monday’s Bang Phli dome collapse which injured 4 
Big Joke’s wife wins 8 million baht award in a civil defamation claim against another policeman’s wife 
New government urged to deal with economic decline headon. Grasp technology investors and fight debt 
People’s Party leader Teng concedes defeat. Accepts poll results. Confirms no support for Anutin as PM 
Huge shift in Thai politics as Bhumjaithai Party wins a landslide election victory. People’s Party loses big 
Polls, surveys conflicted as counting continues apace. Pheu Thai has done well. Referendum is a big Yes 
Bungling French drug dealer arrested at Phuket Airport after cocaine sachets found on concourse 
24 year old American tourist wanted for Murder in Augusta Georgia arrested in Bangkok by Immigration 
Major upgrade to taxi services in Thailand and strict enforcement of quality standards with new QR code 
Incoherent and hallucinating Western man carjacks SUV on Koh Samui highway before police intervene 
Swedish national arrested in Patong, Phuket for the rape of a compatriot woman at his hotel last Sunday 
Vote buying operation detected in Khon Kaen in viral video clip. Report lodged with Election Commission 
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