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An opposition bid to derail the government’s ฿400 billion emergency borrowing has collapsed after the Constitutional Court upheld the decree, allowing ministers to press ahead… Read More ›
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A plan to charge foreign tourists up to ฿500 has hit fresh turbulence after airlines refused to collect the levy, reigniting a years-long dispute that… Read More ›
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A mystery investor’s reported stakes in six leading Thai companies have thrown the stock market into turmoil, with regulators investigating filings that conflict with official… Read More ›
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Thailand’s biggest civil service exam scandal deepens as 5,000 officials face the sack, criminal prosecution and salary clawbacks, while Bhumjaithai unveils a tough new law… Read More ›
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A fierce Budget Bill clash has thrust ISOC into the spotlight, with Wan Muhammad Nor Matha demanding its abolition over cost, powers and performance. Prime… Read More ›
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The NBTC is betting less than ฿100 million on transforming Thai radio, with one national online hub, digital broadcasting across 34 regions and precision emergency… Read More ›
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Bangkok has overtaken Jakarta as Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing ultra-wealthy city, with a global report predicting a dramatic rise in millionaires as Thailand cements its place… Read More ›
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Thailand’s Constitutional Court is poised to deliver a landmark ruling that could redefine emergency borrowing powers, expose ministers to further legal challenges and deepen pressure… Read More ›
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Thailand is betting its future on more than exports, with the government using gold, diplomatic neutrality and expanding trade deals to strengthen the kingdom’s position… Read More ›
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Former Justice Minister Pol Col Thawee Sodsong says five disciplined officials are scapegoats in Thailand’s exam scandal, calling for digital forensics, witness protection and asset… Read More ›
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New NIDA poll delivers a political shock as Nattapong Ruangpanyawut overtakes Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the People’s Party opens a commanding national lead, despite… Read More ›
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A senior Bhumjaithai Party MP has called for Thailand’s biggest forex law overhaul in more than 80 years after a huge DSI fraud probe exposed… Read More ›
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For years, airline crews passed airport screening largely on trust. That era is over. New rules will ban unnecessary personal items, expand intelligence operations, retrain… Read More ›
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Under mounting pressure over cannabis, Bhumjaithai insists it backed medicine, not recreational use, and says a failed cannabis law left illegal shops, regulatory gaps and… Read More ›
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Hua Hin is set for its biggest transformation in decades as ministers push to reopen international flights, expand Bo Fai Airport and attract airlines from… Read More ›
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More than 14,800 tax probes, 17,556 land investigations and thousands of police cases reveal the sheer scale of Thailand’s campaign against suspected nominee companies, signalling… Read More ›
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Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jianwei urges Thai media to stop branding investment as ‘grey Chinese’, warning the label damages investor confidence, tourism and Thai-China ties as… Read More ›
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Thailand unveils its biggest tax and welfare overhaul in decades, using big data and a Negative Income Tax to require universal tax filing, target benefits… Read More ›
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Defence Minister Lieutenant General Adul Bunthamcharoen hits back after opposition MPs brand him a “demon minister” during Thailand’s Budget Bill clash, as fierce rows over… Read More ›
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Six political prisoners, including four jailed under Section 112, walk free under Thailand’s 2026 Royal Pardon as Parliament engages in a bitter amnesty battle. The… Read More ›
Big Ran, the top police officer in nominee shareholder operations tipped as 16th National Police Chief 
People’s Party leader launches scathing attack on Prime Minister Anutin and government on corruption 
Bhumjaithai led government targets online platforms with new Digital Platform bill with stronger powers 
Female foreign tourist killed in Phuket hit and run in early hours of Monday morning. Police seek driver 
A kingdom suffering from a rising mental health crisis linked to drugs and depression suffers mayhem 
Public concern as police officer is linked to horrific Kamphaeng Phet road crash in which a young mother died 
First the job was pulled. Now 5,924 run the gauntlet of possible criminal prosecution as police move up 
Secret Day turned Night drug pub in Bangkok raided by police. Venue was disguised as a gaming centre 
Thailand urged not to cave to China’s extradition request for on the run journalist Bai Zhaodong 
Karate kid drug dealer gets drop kick from police bringing career as a drug trafficker to an abrupt halt 
Scam networks reorganising on Thailand’s borders and targeting its banking network for laundering 
Middle East War having more severe impact on tourism than previously feared especially in South 
Massive Russian nominee property empire smashed by police in Chonburi. 775 homes worth 5 billion baht 
Racist reel draws Philippines to make a diplomatic protest to China as both countries lock horns at sea 
3 popular Bangkok pubs already closed in citywide crackdown ordered by Governor Chadchart Sittipunt 
Black smoke filled with carbon monoxide and cyanide smothered Lat Phrao revellers in minutes say police 
Broker jailed after being refused bail in arrest linked to DSI Forex case involving People’s Party MP Pawut 
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