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Tourism Minister Surasak launches a ฿2.45bn recovery drive with possible flight subsidies as visitor numbers slip, global tensions mount and Thailand moves to restore confidence… Read More ›
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Thailand’s biggest waterfront redevelopment is on the table as ministers seek to move Bangkok Port to Laem Chabang, unlocking 2,353 rai while unions, experts and… Read More ›
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Thailand and Indonesia enter a new era as PM Anutin and President Prabowo unveil a five-year partnership covering defence, trade, cybercrime, transport and ASEAN cooperation… Read More ›
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Thailand moves to make digital platforms answer for online scams, counterfeit goods and unsafe products as Ms. Supamas backs class action lawsuits to help consumers… Read More ›
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Thailand’s new deportation regime gives authorities broader powers to expel foreigners considered contrary to the public good or Thai moral values as ministers streamline removals,… Read More ›
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Thailand’s grisly discovery of two mass murder scenes in Pattaya has reignited demands for executions to resume. PM Anutin says convicted killers will receive no… Read More ›
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Thawee warns the Election Commission is “not a court” as pressure mounts to send the Senate collusion probe to the Supreme Court. More than 229… Read More ›
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Thailand launches its biggest investment drive in years as the baht hits a 15-month low, trade and current account deficits surge, imports overwhelm record exports… Read More ›
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Anutin warns the world has entered a “New World Disorder” as he unveils an AI-driven blueprint to remake Thailand through civil service reform, regional growth,… Read More ›
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Questions mount over Hlun Solo’s death after Georgia delayed notifying Thailand for more than two weeks. Autopsy results are awaited as police investigate while the… Read More ›
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Thailand’s tourism bosses are battling a perfect storm as social media controversies, headline-grabbing crimes, weaker European arrivals and Middle East disruption hit confidence. TAT warns… Read More ›
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Anutin shrugs off Monaco political pact rumours as Bhumjaithai faces its toughest test. Senate collusion ruling on 229 suspects slips to September while exam fraud… Read More ›
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Narathiwat residents marched for peace after a deadly insurgent attack halted talks to end Thailand’s southern conflict. Five rangers were killed, causing officials to suspend… Read More ›
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Retired diplomat Rasmi Chalijanchai says Thailand has crossed a diplomatic line with China, warning Beijing’s growing influence threatens the kingdom’s independence and hoping it never… Read More ›
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Thailand draws a line after Chinese and Italian tourist rows. Minister insists no visitor can buy privileges as embassy involvement, investigations and public outrage put… Read More ›
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Anutin rejects Senate collusion allegations as Thailand’s Election Commission faces its biggest test. Commissioners must soon decide whether to prosecute 229 politicians, ministers and senators… Read More ›
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Hundreds of EV owners could get their day in court without paying legal costs after Thailand moved towards unprecedented action against one manufacturer. A total… Read More ›
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As the Senate collusion case reaches its biggest test, Abhisit has urged named politicians to answer publicly, while opposition leaders warn the Election Commission against… Read More ›
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Krabi becomes the next target in Thailand’s illegal business crackdown as more than 1,000 companies face investigation. Deputy Interior Minister Polpeera orders a money trail… Read More ›
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Thailand’s economy faces a new warning as the baht slumps to a 15-month low, imports outstrip record exports and the current account swings to a… Read More ›
Cryptocurrency pair commit suicide by arson at Nonthaburi estate. 2nd floor fire also killed 30 pet cats 
Frenchman’s Koh Samui business empire enmeshed in knotty police probe of nominee firms and pot farm 
Democrat Party deputy leader renews attacks on the TH-AI passport project as the minister pushes ahead 
Seven juveniles appear before a Bangkok court after a vicious assault on a 43 year old Japanese tourist 
Fears for Thailand’s US export market as White House report zeroes in on Chinese transhipment abuses 
Finance Minister warns Thailand faces challenges including higher oil prices and an ageing population 
13 hour bender by Australian at Pattaya’s Soi Bua Khao bar ends in dispute over 32,540 baht unpaid bill 
Anutin jets off to Australia and New Zealand Monday in bid to boost partnership between the countries 
Frenchman and 2 sons found offshore of Koh Samui on Friday morning after overnight search called off 
Young Russian goes berserk at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Tried to enter a restricted area. Taken into custody 
Koh Samui Animal Park bans Israeli family including two young girls on the basis of their nationality 
Chinese man who embezzled 50 million baht for Bangkok good life lifted on Thursday by Immigration 
Thai actress demands action against former police officer for stalking and sexual harassment at home 
PM’s remarks on shooting burglars at home prompt hostile reaction. Police clarify self defence is legal 
Online commentary glorifying guns in Thai schools. Minister says mass shooter used mainstream sites 
People’s Party MP wants an expanded answer into money paid to an Election Commission official 
Middle East conflict has caused headwinds for Thai Airways as profits in the second quarter dived 87% 
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