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Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revives grassroots support to boost Thailand’s sluggish economy. The new initiative focuses on helping small businesses through reduced costs and increased… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Bank of Thailand cuts interest rates by 25 basis points in a surprise move. Stronger baht and muted inflation are thought to be key factors… Read More ›
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Thailand’s government is urgently studying a negative income tax (NIT) plan to include all adults in the economy, addressing an ageing society and a widespread… Read More ›
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Thailand’s tourism sector was hit by declines in Q3 due to a weak economy, flooding, and global tensions. Hopes remain for a recovery in Q4,… Read More ›
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s ฿23 billion parliament faces major issues with water leaks, a collapsed ceiling, damaged documents, and a broken escalator. Officials and MPs express frustration as… Read More ›
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Thailand faces political turmoil as legal action threatens to dissolve the ruling Pheu Thai Party, with claims of Thaksin Shinawatra’s influence at its core. As… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Trump promises to end double taxation for expats in Thailand, aiming to win their support in the election. With 100,000 Americans living there, his pledge… Read More ›
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Chinese-owned EV manufacturers in Thailand face a crisis with a surplus of unsold cars. They demand urgent government intervention. Failure to meet production quotas could… Read More ›
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PM Paetongtarn faces growing pressure as political infighting and mob campaigns aim to oust her government. Bhumjaithai pushes for Anutin as the next PM amid… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Central Bank and Finance Ministry seek a unified stance on rising inflation, projected at 1.49%. However, political instability looms as Deputy Prime Minister Pichai pushes… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Business leaders are alarmed at the government’s inaction on cheap Chinese imports, fearing a lack of commitment after a recent meeting between the Commerce Minister… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Jatuporn Prompan launches a fierce crusade against Thaksin Shinawatra, predicting the collapse of Paetongtarn’s government. He slams corruption and land sales while urging public resistance… Read More ›
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Thai Airways plans to relist on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in June 2025, following its exit from rehabilitation. CEO Chai Eamsiri outlines ambitious expansion,… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai PM faces human rights dilemma after court approves deportation of activist wanted in Vietnam for deadly riots. Activist Y Quynh Bdap, accused of plotting… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Tensions rise in Thailand as political forces clash over reform of the 2017 constitution, with conservative power rising and activist threats pushing the government to… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy faces a crisis as business debt soars to 87.6% of GDP, nearing household debt levels, while manufacturing contracts. Struggling firms brace for the… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Paetongtarn Shinawatra tops the latest NIDA political poll as Thailand’s most popular leader following a challenging political week, as she prepares for her first foreign… Read More ›
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Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is set to meet with Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwatanaruput to discuss inflation and interest rates. As the baht appreciates,… Read More ›
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China’s plans to reflate its economy lift global markets, sparking rallies in Chinese stocks and boosting the Thai baht. However, analysts warn that without clearer… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai baht rockets 12.5% against USD as foreign inflows surge. Business leaders urge central bank action to protect exports, tourism, and the economy from losses… Read More ›
Thaksin warns drug dealers: “I’m back” as he tells Udon Thani crowd his children give him orders 
Tourism Ministry official describes Full Moon Party Israeli security alert as mere ‘rumour-mongering’ without facts 
Channel 3 TV firm announces radical restructuring as ad revenue moves inexorably online and off-air 
Palang Pracharat Party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan vows to oppose Thai Cambodian maritime memo 
PM tests biometric sites at Suvarnabhumi Airport as she flies out to drum up business for Thailand 
Trade chief Robert Lighthizer asked to take up role by Trump as Thailand has 13th largest deficit worldwide 
Ko Kood at the centre of Thailand’s rising political storm waged against Paetongtarn’s government 
Financial experts and economists in sombre warning to government: Hands off the Bank of Thailand 
Ung Ing meets reviled junta boss General Min Aung Hlaing at Kunming summit after Chinese invitation 
Mayor and business leader gunned down by Muslim-clad killers armed with military calibre rifles in Narathiwat 
Trump stuns World with an even greater victory than in 2016. Massive electoral gains in US swing state wipeout 
War between spouses of top police officers offers a terrifying glimpse of behind the scene rivalries 
An old man smashes EV car through a car park wall and tumbles to the ground wheel up on Monday. Survives 
Prime Minister Paetongtarn holds urgent talks and briefings to diffuse the rising Ko Kood controversy 
Chinese illegal migrant flow to Thailand increasing bringing challenges for the Royal Thai Police and the economy 
UK Conservatives elect first Black leader amid turmoil following a disastrous July 4th General Election rout 
Legal eagle in hot water as wealthy French-based Thai woman claims she gave him ฿71 million for deal 
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