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Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand shifts focus from EVs to hybrids after unsold cars pile up. New tariff-free package for hybrid cars announced, requiring a ฿3 billion investment from… Read More ›
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Finance Ministry talks up projected GDP figure for 2024 as exports fall and car production dips. Tourism and debt concerns persist as the government battles… Read More ›
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Minister Pichai Chunhavajira’s Digital Wallet scheme failed to excite pundits. The announcement of upcoming Constitutional Court decisions on PM Srettha’s fate and the dissolution of… Read More ›
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Pheu Thai caves to Bhumjaithai pressure and halts cannabis recriminalisation. Parliament to decide as public support for police enforcement and closure of the industry is… Read More ›
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Anutin confronts the PM over cannabis policy and pledges to vote against criminalisation. He says the data is incomplete and questions the reversal of the… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Energy Absolute (EA) in crisis as fraud allegations hit. Confidence in Thailand’s EV industry, Stock Exchange, and leading banks damaged. EA’s share price decimated while… Read More ›
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Property and manufacturing sectors plummet, access to credit tightens, and economic chiefs warn of worsening conditions. Analysts doubt 2.6% GDP growth for 2024 amid rising… Read More ›
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Revenue Department boss Kulaya Tantitemit emphasised that her department had sent out 100,000 letters to individuals and entities who should be reporting for tax. Certainly,… Read More ›
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Thai Army secures Moroccans’ release amid Myanmar chaos. Junta struggles to maintain control. Thailand faces a rising Drug Trafficking pattern from the Golden Triangle. There… Read More ›
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Can of beans raises questions in the real cost of living debate for foreigners in Thailand. Viral TikTok by Irish-UK tourists highlights ฿420 price tag… Read More ›
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Narcotics Control Board votes to make recreational cannabis illegal by January 1, 2025. Pro-cannabis groups to rally in Bangkok on Sunday night. Leader Prasitchai Noonual… Read More ›
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Thailand’s second-largest EV insurer, Tokio Marine, stops new policies and reviews renewals case-by-case following guidance on high accident rates, costly parts and falling car values.… Read More ›
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A national opinion poll reveals the Move Forward Party still climbing in support with Pheu Thai falling. In the meantime, the Bhumjaithai Party, with only… Read More ›
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Former US President Donald Trump’s potential return to the Oval Office threatens further damage to the baht, Thai economy, and money markets. It raises concerns… Read More ›
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The government and the Bank of Thailand remain at odds. Top bank officials claim the economy is on track for quality growth. However, Deputy Finance… Read More ›
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Thailand’s foreign investment rises. New government boosts FDI by 58% in five months. Japan leads with $1.1 billion, but job creation is down by 33%.… Read More ›
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Julian Assange lands in Bangkok en route to US territory to finalise a legal fight, then home to Australia. He will soon reunite with his… Read More ›
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PM defends foreign condo ownership change and extended lease terms as public opposition makes itself felt. Government aims to extend foreign ownership from 49% to… Read More ›
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Chanin Yensudjai, nabbed in Dubai and deported, faces charges for the Stark Corporation scandal that rocked the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Authorities are ready… Read More ›
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A violent clash between Chinese and Philippine forces at the Second Thomas Shoal leaves 8 Filipinos injured. US and Philippines brace for potential war as… 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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