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Bank of Thailand keeps its rate at 1% as two economies pull apart. Technology-driven and artificial intelligence projects attract capital but spread few gains, while… Read More ›
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Scott Bessent’s “Operation Economic Outcast” puts Thailand’s banks and businesses on notice as nearly 60 Iran-linked targets face sanctions. Payments, shipping, aviation, gold and cryptocurrency… Read More ›
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Island raids become a nationwide foreign business crackdown as 112 Koh Phangan firms face land probes and 30-year leases come under scrutiny. Yet Thailand grants… Read More ›
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Bombshell Senate collusion ruling lands Friday, as 138 serving senators and 91 political figures face possible Supreme Court cases. Opposition MPs warn powerful players may… Read More ›
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A bombshell Senate collusion ruling lands Friday with seven charges potentially threatening Bhumjaithai and Anutin’s government. As whitewash claims fly, Thaksin and Pheu Thai are… Read More ›
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An unlikely green-red-orange coalition grips Bangkok gossip as scandals threaten Anutin’s government. Pheu Thai holds the balance of power behind Government House smiles and public… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Ice cream tycoon Dr Siripong Akrasriyuk is selling Hawell’s for ฿165 million before walking away from business, public life and his family. The deal includes… Read More ›
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Foreigners face a tougher banking climate as the Bank of Thailand launches its biggest regulatory overhaul in 27 years. Overseas pensions, property payments and business… Read More ›
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Thailand’s finances race towards a 2028 reckoning as fixed costs swallow revenue and debt nears 70%. People’s Party MP Anusorn Thamjai warns the ฿3.788 trillion… Read More ›
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Anutin pledges not to abandon Japanese carmakers as Thailand’s automotive crisis deepens. Sales have plunged 26.2%, Chinese brands control 70% of the electric market and… Read More ›
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Chinese holidaymakers are cooling on Thailand as scam fears and rising costs send more travellers towards Vietnam. The kingdom now expects 5.1 million arrivals in… Read More ›
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Bangkok–Auckland flights are back from March 2027 as Anutin presses Thai Airways for an earlier take-off. Thailand and New Zealand launch a strategic partnership, target… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Fury as drug kingpin Laota Saenli leaves prison after serving under nine years of a life sentence. Six royal pardons, age benefits and “excellent prisoner”… Read More ›
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Northern floods surge across five provinces as Paetongtarn mobilises Pheu Thai ministers and MPs. Five people survive after a mudslide buries their Mae Hong Son… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai households feel the pinch as 77% dip into savings or borrow for daily expenses. Buy-now-pay-later use surges among middle earners, while travel and fashion… Read More ›
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Canberra visit puts Thai-Australian ties into high gear as Anutin plants a magnolia before talks with Anthony Albanese. Both countries push deeper trade, investment, defence… Read More ›
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Exam scandal leaves 5,925 people linked to irregular scores effectively still in their positions. Deputy Interior Minister Worasit denies dumping the cases on local authorities… Read More ›
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Toxic Kok River contamination puts Thailand on alert as Varawut tightens mining controls nationwide. Officials trace the pollution abroad, pursue bilateral action, enlist UNIDO and… Read More ›
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Thailand’s ฿4bn exam scandal deepens with nearly 6,000 disputed recruits still in office. CIB chief Pol Lt Gen Natthasak Chaowanasai says the probe will go… Read More ›
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Veteran economic journalist and budget committee member Veera Teerapatranon questions ฿36.7bn held by the judiciary at a 2027 budget committee hearing. Courts earned ฿126m in… Read More ›
Activist lawyer wants action on corruption which pilfers lottery revenue for the disabled for the rich 
Interior Ministry is now moving to enforce the law regarding Jewish burials and grave sites in Thailand 
Chaos still reigns at the NBTC as Chairman wins right to court review. Board members move to work on 
Vicious attack on UK man in Jomtien Pattaya leads to arrest of Thai man. 70 year old kicked in the face 
USS Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after a special visit. Captain gave thanks for the very warm welcome 
Tourism sector starkly divided over 30 days visa from September 15th. Top tycoon says it’s a big mistake 
Missing Kanchanaburi mother found on southbound bus after 7 day northern stay shrouded in mystery 
Koh Samui Israeli expat the first to be deported under Prime Minister Anutin’s new deportation regime 
US Navy’s Pattaya visit is plain sailing with strong spending breeze. Chonburi governor hails it a success 
Paying AI users in Thailand had a nightmare week online just as the government waded into the market 
Malaysian online gambling boss arrested in Bangkok raid. 48 year old was a UFA network Master agent 
Crazed ex lover rams former girlfriend and her new boyfriend on a motorbike to their death with pickup 
Blunder over Indian visa policy saw Thailand lose tourists in August. Quick volte face to a 30 day visa 
Data centre projects on hold in Bangkok as officials scramble to examine the impact of the industry on resources 
HIV and AIDS still lurk behind the neon signs of Thailand’s sex industry especially as it moves online 
Younger brother kills sibling after finding him drinking as their mother fought for life in hospital 
Former PM Paetongtarn files police complaint over false social media post linking her with Israeli land 
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