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Anutin retreats from his warning against shooting burglars as police confirm lawful self-defence remains protected. New gun permits are frozen after the school massacre, while… Read More ›
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Pressure mounts on Thailand’s Election Commission over 229 Senate election cases, including 138 sitting senators. An unexplained ฿860,000 payment to one of its investigators has… Read More ›
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Thailand rejects claims its US military alliance is being used to win trade concessions. Suphajee prepares for fresh Washington talks as 12.5% tariffs hit exposed… Read More ›
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Thai Airways Q2 profit plunges almost ฿10.6 billion from last year as Middle East unrest drives fuel prices up 104.6%. Flight cuts and weaker passenger… Read More ›
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Crisis grips Thailand’s telecoms watchdog as Anutin moves to remove NBTC chairman Dr Saran. Three meetings have failed, 34 urgent matters remain stalled and commissioners… Read More ›
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Gun crackdown grips Thailand after the Nonthaburi school massacre and PAO chief’s murder. Anutin orders checkpoints, freezes licence renewals and warns politicians and athletes of… Read More ›
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Hundreds of billions pour into Thailand’s AI and data centre boom, led by global tech giants. Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) warns the emerging industry… Read More ›
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Chinese EV giants may find it cheaper to build cars at home and ship them to Thailand despite incentives for local production. FTI warns Thai… Read More ›
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Political sparks fly as Anutin posts about an ever-higher “wall” days after tearful Sirikanya admits exhaustion. People’s Party hits back over Senate collusion, exam corruption,… Read More ›
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Thailand’s Senate scandal heads for a crunch decision as the Election Commission weighs 229 collusion cases and the People’s Party prepares to release new money… Read More ›
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Thailand targets a record 2 million Russian tourists despite Pattaya sibling murders and Moscow’s US arrest warning. Surasak vows tighter security and more flights as… Read More ›
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New evidence jolts Thailand’s local government exam scandal as Rome reveals a 2024 document naming Anutin in the Burapha University contract dispute. Interior Ministry official… Read More ›
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Anutin apologises after P-Move protesters clash with Volunteer Defence Corps at the Interior Ministry, leaving three injured. Protesters demand answers over why the police force… Read More ›
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Bangkok turns on UN rapporteur Tom Andrews over Cambodia findings, accusing him of bias and disputing his 650,000 displaced figure. Thailand says it includes refugee… Read More ›
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Anutin tells foreign media Thailand’s school massacre was “not a crime” under juvenile law as he vows tougher gun controls, tighter school security and says… Read More ›
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Thai MP thrown out of parliament after shouting “For peace! For humanity!” at Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing as his controversial Bangkok visit sparked protests,… Read More ›
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Anutin vows tougher gun laws and zero tolerance after the Nonthaburi school massacre, ordering immediate arrests for unlawful firearm carrying while mobilising village leaders nationwide… Read More ›
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Fierce protests greeted Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing’s Bangkok visit as Anutin pressed ahead with talks on trade, border security and polluted rivers despite… Read More ›
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Thailand’s ruling coalition faces a tough test as the Election Commission weighs action against 229 people in the Senate collusion case. Anutin projects unity, but… Read More ›
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Eleven suspects arrested and two insurgents shot dead after Thai security forces smashed a militant cell behind Sunday’s Tak Bai police killings. Forensic evidence now… Read More ›
Central bank holds interest rate steady at 1% as real economy strains and investment targets technology 
Immigration Koh Tao raids see UK and Spanish diving instructors arrested for working on DTV visas 
US Navy Aircraft carrier group to descend on Pattaya after taking part in ‘Epic Fury’ and blockading Iran 
Tourists to be briefed on Thai laws before departure. Minister says Israeli man’s visa has been revoked 
Opposition alleging a potential whitewash by Election Commission on Friday over Senate election case 
Thaksin back at centre of politics as Pheu Thai power play with the Kla Tham Party is speculated upon 
Two men arrested after Chinese tourist is abducted, tied up and taken to Mae Sot near the Thai Burmese border 
Radio star’s fall from fame led him to being homeless and murder in a Bangkok park. Family shocked 
Scammer who worked for Cambodian gang in Poipet arrested by Bangkok police on Friday over Phuket case 
New Bank of Thailand regulatory plan may impinge on foreigners’ dealings with tougher, intrusive actions 
Major onslaught across southern provinces as region is rocked by bombs, arson and attacks by gunmen 
Well known Thai snooker player killed after being struck by a truck in Bangkok motorcycling home after calling wife 
Young American driven by meth slashes Bangkok police officer’s neck. Charged with attempted murder 
People’s Party MP warns of a fiscal crisis by 2028. Demands spending cuts and action on corruption 
100 Phuket firms with revenues of 5 billion using naturalised citizens investigated after police raids 
Raids in Pattaya on Friday led by two ministers targeting Israeli business networks and legal advisors 
Ex prisons boss calls for reform of rules governing pardons and early release for serious offenders imprisoned by courts 
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