Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Russian fugitive nabbed in Pattaya after 10 years on the run for drug offences. ‘Mr Mikail’ was arrested on an Interpol Red Notice. The public… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Violent clashes at Siam BTS Station raises alarm as royalists and activists faced off. A 20-minute brawl ensued near Siam Paragon Shopping Centre. Activists’ survey… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Maha Sarakham police officers lauded for diffusing a tense school hostage situation. A gunman, distraught over marital woes, held hostages but surrendered without harm. Police… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, set for parole on Feb 18, faces a shock lèse-majesté charge from 2016. OAG deliberates as uncertainty again shrouds Thaksin’s legal… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
35-year-old UK national faces serious criminal charges after paying for allegedly sex with a minor. Decision taken by police to pursue people who avail of… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Ministry of Agriculture faces turmoil as Minister Thamanat vows silence on key suspect. Fire at ministry sparks controversy; police rule out foul play. Spokeswoman defends… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Arrests highlight the uncomfortable pattern of misbehaviour of a small proportion of Western travellers to Thailand. However, in the past, the kingdom is known to… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Last week’s arrest of Srisuwan Janya appeared to be an earthquake. However, as police dig their teeth into a widening and terrifying trail of corruption… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Bizarre Pattaya kidnap hoax collapses. UK tourist’s deception unravels with elite and heavily armed Hanuman commandos. Ian Day was arrested with accomplices at an illegal… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Bangkok’s Criminal Court stuns as the case against Myanmar mogul, Dr Tun Min Latt, and Senator Upakit’s son-in-law collapses. The ruling cited insufficient evidence after… Read More ›
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Brazen Phuket hotel thief nabbed at brunch: German national arrested after late-night theft. Phuket police swiftly apprehended 22-year-old Mohamed Yassine Zariouh, after he shamelessly stole… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Missing Wife Drama Unfolds: Swiss man awaits his wife’s return amid lake search by police. Thai wife’s gambling habit and debts fuel the mystery. Tensions… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Pattaya’s viral sensation: A lion cub chauffeured in a Bentley shocks the world. A Sri Lankan’s joyride leads to charges, revealing illegal possession. A luxury… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The accused, not on official duty, accompanied a friend to retrieve a phone. Confronted by the victim, a professional motorbike rider, the situation escalated. Despite… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Prime Minister Srettha envisions Thailand as a World aviation hub. On Wednesday, he spoke of a reciprocal visa exemption deal with the European Union. The… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s most popular police officer, General Surachate Hakparn, widely known as Big Joke, expressed dismay over the Sa Kaeo police scandal. The case unfolded after… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Political power play or something more personal? In another chilling murder, a prominent local political figure, Mr Suriyan Anuphak, was ruthlessly gunned down in Nakhon… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
In a chilling incident that rocked Sakon Nakhon, a 35-year-old, dubbed ‘John Ark Iron,’ drowned his father and autistic sister in specially crafted steel coffins.… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Constitutional Court ends Saksayam Chidchob’s ministerial career for now. Ex-Transport Minister resigns from Bhumjaithai Party after court ruling. Violation of Section 187 of the 2017… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s Cannabis Clash: Industry rebels against Pheu Thai’s efforts to frame a new law on cannabis. What some see as an effort at preserving public… Read More ›
Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed 
Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms 
Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns 
Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained 
24 year old New Zealand tourist arrested. Cocaine found inside his passport clearing Phuket Airport 
Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China 
Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack 
American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case 
US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025 
Brit shoots himself in the forehead after playing Russian Roulette in Pattaya high on cannabis and laughing gas 
State Department says it is closely monitoring the case of US academic Paul Chambers jailed on Tuesday 
Hot-headed foreigner lashes out at Thai motorist in Phuket after road traffic incident on Sunday night 
US University lecturer Paul Chambers jailed over lèse-majesté charge as Phitsanulok Court denies bail 
Hi-So Romeo jumps out of police station from 3rd floor after being exposed as a fraud dating a Thai television star 
Thailand urged to be cautious about US concessions as it weighs its hand in expanding Trump Trade War 
Crazed foreigner terrifies locals. Scottish man attacks shop owner, his wife and children in Phuket village 
PM addresses the nation in shock over last week’s earthquake and this week’s Trump tariff bombshell 
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