Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen

US expresses concern about the democratic ‘will of the people’ as tension mounts over legal case

US expresses concern about the democratic ‘will of the people’ as tension mounts over legal case

July 18, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A decisive 48 hours in Thai politics in which anything may happen with fears of a Constitutional Court intervention removing the Move Forward Party and… Read More ›

Crackdown ordered on organised crime in Pattaya, stricter visa screening after Ralter Mack murder

Crackdown ordered on organised crime in Pattaya, stricter visa screening after Ralter Mack murder

July 16, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Pattaya Hell: police believe that Hans Peter Ralter Mack was tortured and may have died from either horrific injuries at the hands of his tormentors… Read More ›

Vietnam is the major winner as Thailand returns to its political wars driving capital outflows

Vietnam is the major winner as Thailand returns to its political wars driving capital outflows

July 15, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Business leaders are calling on elected politicians and all in parliament to act in the country’s best interests as economic damage is already being inflicted… Read More ›

Germans linked with Ralter Mack murder behind bars in Pattaya with strong evidence in the case

Germans linked with Ralter Mack murder behind bars in Pattaya with strong evidence in the case

July 12, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The German victim was targeted because he was known to be wealthy and a successful businessman. It was a case of extortion that went too… Read More ›

Police quiz German property broker and partner as they impound black SUV in the Ralter Mack case

Police quiz German property broker and partner as they impound black SUV in the Ralter Mack case

July 10, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

On Sunday evening, police sources were saying that three hours of questioning of the German couple and another person had revealed nothing yet of substance… Read More ›

Move Forward leader says Pita will be PM despite the rumour mill and some vociferous senators on the right

Move Forward leader says Pita will be PM despite the rumour mill and some vociferous senators on the right

July 10, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Key Move Forward Party leader holds to his belief that the Upper House will support Mr Pita Limjaroenrat to the extent required on Thursday to… Read More ›

US internet star arrested at top Thai hotel for live video stream while lap dancing on his girlfriend

US internet star arrested at top Thai hotel for live video stream while lap dancing on his girlfriend

July 8, 2023

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

29-year-old US live streaming star Ice Poseidon or Mr Paul Denino in despair after being charged by police under Thailand’s strict pornography laws after a live… Read More ›

Public outrage over grandfather who murdered his 12-year-old granddaughter with a baseball bat

Public outrage over grandfather who murdered his 12-year-old granddaughter with a baseball bat

July 7, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The Ministry of Justice has offered to expedite assistance to the distraught family of the young girl who met a brutal end at the hands… Read More ›

Emergency service units given a financial lifeline as key agency agrees to pay up by September

Emergency service units given a financial lifeline as key agency agrees to pay up by September

July 6, 2023

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Reports, before the resolution to the ongoing problem was announced on Thursday, suggested that many voluntary foundations which operate critical rescue and emergency services had… Read More ›

Ambulance hits small car at speed responding to another smash killing the driver instantly

Ambulance hits small car at speed responding to another smash killing the driver instantly

July 5, 2023

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The emergency vehicle driver phoned in the accident himself to Rayong Police and waited at the scene to give a statement. He also directed investigating… Read More ›

Police call on Don Mueang Airport to make CCTV footage of freak escalator walk accident available

Police call on Don Mueang Airport to make CCTV footage of freak escalator walk accident available

July 4, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The son of the 57-year-old woman named Ms Supannie Kittiratana who is being treated in a sterile environment at Bumrungrad Hospital, said that his mother… Read More ›

Potential hazard lights flashing as kingdom’s auto loans spiral into default with sky-high borrowing

Potential hazard lights flashing as kingdom’s auto loans spiral into default with sky-high borrowing

July 2, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Concern is growing that Thai borrowers may not be able to carry the heavy load of household debt in the aftermath of an end to… Read More ›

Case closed against Thailand’s most deadly serial killer, the female of the species, on 75 criminal charges

Case closed against Thailand’s most deadly serial killer, the female of the species, on 75 criminal charges

July 1, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The accused serial killer’s baby died in prison last week as police pressed 75 charges in the case. General Surachate Hakparn insists that the defendant… Read More ›

Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police

Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police

June 28, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Evidence in both cases speaks to the perpetrators experiencing a hallucinatory state and not being able to take responsibility for their actions. In the first… Read More ›

Bullman nearly captured by Interpol in Paris at the end of May and then extradited back to Thailand

Bullman nearly captured by Interpol in Paris at the end of May and then extradited back to Thailand

June 26, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Bullman is now living in Oslo and will not be deported back to Thailand but is expected to be charged concerning the death of UK… Read More ›

Outgoing Foreign Minister defends his two days of regional dialogue with Myanmar held in Pattaya

Outgoing Foreign Minister defends his two days of regional dialogue with Myanmar held in Pattaya

June 23, 2023

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Desperate bid by the caretaker government to present the Burmese junta regime in Nay Pyi Taw as legitimate has drawn hostility from politicians in Thailand,… Read More ›

Officers warned of a thin line between crime and policing as the force confronts website extortion case

Officers warned of a thin line between crime and policing as the force confronts website extortion case

June 19, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The latest corruption scandal related to allegations made by the owners of a gambling website known as ‘Foxbet 168’ who say they already paid ฿85… Read More ›

Overstaying Belgian man shot himself in the head in Phuket on Tuesday, third suicide in 2 weeks

Overstaying Belgian man shot himself in the head in Phuket on Tuesday, third suicide in 2 weeks

June 17, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Belgian was facing arrest and deportation from Thailand after having stayed in the kingdom for over 9o days beyond the expiry of his visa. Police… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest

Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest

June 15, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Ex PM Thaksin says he wishes to return to be with his seven grandchildren while describing his current exile in Dubai as akin to a… Read More ›

Biggest criminal case in Thai history to be finalised, on Friday, against suspected serial killer Am Cyanide

Biggest criminal case in Thai history to be finalised, on Friday, against suspected serial killer Am Cyanide

June 12, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

It is thought the alleged female serial killer may be facing 80 or so criminal charges including additional counts of theft and forgery in addition… Read More ›

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