Thai police offer assurances to foreigners of safety after murder of French man by former cop
The brutal slaying of a French man in the early hours of Wednesday morning drew a remarkably candid apology form a senior Thai police officer… Read More ›
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Thai police bust Iranian Yakuza drug smuggling operation using duped holiday travelers from Japan
Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
Japanese man, who grew suspicious when he opened travel case while on a ‘free’ world tour, reported his concerbs to the Japanese embassy in Bangkok… Read More ›
UK doctor and Canadian face ultimate price for smuggling ฿2.5 billion cannabis oil out of Thailand
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The raids in Bangkok this week have put four people including tow foreigners in serious legal jeopardy. They are, essentially, industrial scale drug smugglers for… Read More ›
Police to re-arrest Australian death row inmate after he is released under court order at Bangkwang prison
Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
Release of Australian death row convict with an appeal pending and his re-arrest at Bangkwang Prison seems to be part of the ongoing investigation by… Read More ›
Thailand this year is battling another deadly threat – rabies. For now its is under control but it requires action
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Spike in deaths from rabies in Thailand this year at the beginning of the year prompted a massive response from Thai authorities which has seen… Read More ›
Bar girl provokes bar fight after Chinese man refuses her attentions in Pattaya – fines and charges ordered
Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
Fracas between Chinese visitors and staff at a bar on Pattaya’s walking street leads to intervention by Thai police. It comes at a time when… Read More ›
New yaba production recipe behind drug shipments across Thailand as the kingdom fights a lethal war
Crime, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Increased drug smuggling and the emergence of new drug types have complicated anti-drug efforts in Thailand Thailand’s war with the biggest drug barons in the… Read More ›
Facebook pushes Thailand’s emerging gaming industry now being backed by government and industry
Culture, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Gaming is increasingly seen as a valuable area of activity for Thailand’s emerging new technologically advanced society and is being championed by those with influence… Read More ›
Thailand to outlaw cigarettes in prison as it sends trainers to prison to assist inmates to cope
New regulations will bring prison into line with other Thai public spaces including beaches where the cigarette has been banned Thailand is about to introduce… Read More ›
Canadian in hot water after arrest in Bangkok on fraud charges relating to his defunct 2013 company
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Canadian arrested in Thailand for fraud over overseas job offers cold face additional charges as Thai police look deeper into his jobs for cash employment… Read More ›
Expanding in the Thai Market, Audi seeks new dealer in North Thailand for the premium brand
Economy, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Audi seeks new dealer in Thailand’s north as the brands expands in Thailand Audi in Thailand has announced plans to expand its operations. The move… Read More ›
Blitz on foreigners acting outside Thailand’s immigration laws nets many ‘bad guys’
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A small number of western foreigners were found in a recent survey to be earning less than ฿25,000, a lower Thai salary – the dangers… Read More ›
Thailand uses big data to power the government and foster public confidence as well as ownership
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand is quietly working on a revolution in both the operations or business and government. A country unhindered by PC thinking and supranational powers, it… Read More ›
Thai government acts to deal with a coconut crisis as price of the crop has plunged sharply
Culture, Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai officials concerned as import figures from other ASEAN countries registered a decline yet prices of the essential crop dropped sharply. What authorities in Thailand… Read More ›
Thai conman arrested for selling fake visas to unsuspecting foreigners as farang is jailed
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Arrest of fake visa lawyer reveals a growing and dangerous world of visa fraud which can land legitimate foreigners in Thailand in hot water –… Read More ›
Thai lawmakers in move to position Bangkok as a global international city bridging Asia and the world
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Bangkok becoming the Geneva of Asia is the new goal as Thailand passes key legislation allowing for personnel of international organisations to be granted privileges… Read More ›
Fortune teller jailed in Thailand for financial fraud – case highlights influence of mystics
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Former mystic abused her position of trust and fame to launch a scam that deceived up to 1,000 Thai people – the case highlights the… Read More ›
7 Eleven expands business in Thailand, with the economy looking up, it embraces change
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The 7 Eleven store network in Thailand is not only reflecting the consumer boom in Thailand but also at the forefront of new developments in… Read More ›
Thai Police officer in Magic Skin case suspended pending a bribery investigation after claims emerged
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Corruption no longer acceptable in Thailand and the Thai police is setting an example with zero tolerance corrupt police officers. A Thai police officer was… Read More ›
UK man stranded in Thailand facing a £100,000 medical bill may be rescued by crowd funding success
Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Plight of young UK expat raises the question of health insurance as a vital requirement for all foreigners in Thailand – there is no a… Read More ›
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