Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen
Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky
Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Water fights erupt across Bangkok as Songkran 2025 kicks off in full force. PM Paetongtarn takes to the skies to monitor traffic as crowds of… Read More ›
Tragedy of young UK Muay Thai boxer’s death in Pattaya probed in the UK this week, full hearing later
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
UK inquest hears Muay Thai boxer Josh Goldstone, 21, died from a drug cocktail in Pattaya hotel. Tragedy stuns the fight world. Full hearing due… Read More ›
British cannabis Kingpin arrested at a luxury pad in Bangkok as Ko Samui police smash easy money racket
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
British cannabis kingpin Mr. Adel was arrested at a luxury Bangkok condo after fleeing Ko Samui. Smugglers used tourist couriers and flights via Singapore to… Read More ›
24 year old New Zealand tourist arrested. Cocaine found inside his passport clearing Phuket Airport
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
A 24-year-old New Zealand tourist was arrested at Phuket Airport after 0.18 grams of cocaine was found hidden in a ziplock bag inside his passport.… Read More ›
73 year old American expat commits suicide at his home in Patpong, Phuket using gas and a plastic bag
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
American expat, Martin Neilgrego, was found dead in his Patong home, Phuket, after using gas from his cooker and a plastic bag to take his… Read More ›
Booming kiddies tours business operated by an Israeli special forces veteran smashed by Tourist Police
Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Israeli ex-special forces soldier David Gozlan arrested on Ko Phangan after running illegal child-focused tours. Tourist Police caught him leading 72 kids over three days.… Read More ›
Brit shoots himself in the forehead after playing Russian Roulette in Pattaya high on cannabis and laughing gas
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
A British man, high on cannabis and laughing gas, is in critical condition after shooting himself in the forehead while playing Russian Roulette with a… Read More ›
Hot-headed foreigner lashes out at Thai motorist in Phuket after road traffic incident on Sunday night
Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Hot-headed foreigner punches Thai van driver in Phuket after wild road rage clash. The victim refused compensation and demanded legal action. Shocking incident caught on… Read More ›
Hi So Hot, the fraudster in hot water as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra files police complaint
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
“Hi-So Hot” fraudster exposed as Prime Minister Paetongtarn files police complaint after he jumped from a third-floor window, facing legal troubles for impersonating a senior… Read More ›
German assaults Thai man, steals his motorbike. Then drives to a shop and steals a high end smartphone
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A 20-year-old German man has been arrested in Phuket after assaulting a Thai local and stealing his motorbike, then using it to flee to a… Read More ›
Hi-So Romeo jumps out of police station from 3rd floor after being exposed as a fraud dating a Thai television star
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
‘Hot’ fraudster leaps from Bangkok police station after being exposed as a fake suitor by TV actress Kana Rinyarat, who says she was deceived with… Read More ›
Crazed foreigner terrifies locals. Scottish man attacks shop owner, his wife and children in Phuket village
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Drug-crazed British tourist George Patterson rampages through Phuket village, attacking a shopkeeper, a woman and her children like a man high on drugs. Arrested after… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
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Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns
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Two tourist boats burst into flames within 24 hours
Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained
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Pichai meets with business leaders to discuss upcoming
24 year old New Zealand tourist arrested. Cocaine found inside his passport clearing Phuket Airport
April 12, 2025
A 24-year-old New Zealand tourist was arrested at
Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China
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Trump’s global trade shake-up forces Thailand to
Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack
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Police lieutenant murdered in forest one day after
American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case
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US academic Paul Chambers was granted bail but is
US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025
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Trump pauses tariff hikes for 90 days, easing pressure
Brit shoots himself in the forehead after playing Russian Roulette in Pattaya high on cannabis and laughing gas
April 9, 2025
A British man, high on cannabis and laughing gas, is
State Department says it is closely monitoring the case of US academic Paul Chambers jailed on Tuesday
April 9, 2025
The US State Department is closely monitoring the
Hot-headed foreigner lashes out at Thai motorist in Phuket after road traffic incident on Sunday night
April 8, 2025
Hot-headed foreigner punches Thai van driver in Phuket
US University lecturer Paul Chambers jailed over lèse-majesté charge as Phitsanulok Court denies bail
April 8, 2025
US lecturer Paul Chambers, jailed in Thailand on a
Hi-So Romeo jumps out of police station from 3rd floor after being exposed as a fraud dating a Thai television star
April 8, 2025
‘Hot’ fraudster leaps from Bangkok police station
Thailand urged to be cautious about US concessions as it weighs its hand in expanding Trump Trade War
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Thailand warned to tread carefully as it weighs US
Crazed foreigner terrifies locals. Scottish man attacks shop owner, his wife and children in Phuket village
April 7, 2025
Drug-crazed British tourist George Patterson rampages
PM addresses the nation in shock over last week’s earthquake and this week’s Trump tariff bombshell
April 6, 2025
PM Paetongtarn addresses the nation in shock over last
Bangkok to London EVA Air flight makes emergency landing after pilots discover a landing gear problem
April 5, 2025
An EVA Air flight from Bangkok to London made an
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