Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:
A UK woman shares her heartbreak after losing her husband Paul Dunn, who suffered a heart attack mid-flight after a holiday in Thailand. Gill Dunn… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:
Thailand’s first cloned dog, a female bulldog named Phapang, was revived for ฿6 million. The dog, who died in 2023, recalls Thai commands after being… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Retired police officer murders his younger sister and injures his older sister in a violent family dispute over their inheritance. The deadly confrontation took place… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Liverpool-supporting Thai police arrested a Newcastle fan for drug dealing, parading him in his shirt after their club’s League Cup loss. The undercover sting saw… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Crazed German fugitive Matthias Ebner, who terrorised dentists in Nakhon Ratchasima, found dead at home with a slit throat. His body was guarded by two… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
UK builder Lewis Green’s dream Thai holiday turns into a nightmare after being arrested and mistreated in prison. Believing he was drugged, he spent 10… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Bangkok expressway set to reopen Thursday after collapse killed six and injured 24. Furious PM orders urgent probe, contractor fined ฿16M daily. Disaster follows a… Read More ›
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PM Paetongtarn vows to eradicate vaping and e-cigarette sales after ฿130 million seizure in Bang Bua Thong. Authorities crack down on smuggling networks as the… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Trump shuts down Voice of America, including its Bangkok HQ, leaving China free to dominate the media narrative in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Critics warn… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thai prison guards are 13 times more likely to commit suicide than inmates, facing harsh conditions, low pay, and intense stress. The issue follows the… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
UK TikTok star Ellis Matthews admits her viral videos were all a lie, as she faces deportation from Thailand. The 32-year-old, arrested following child welfare… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Phra Ram 2 bridge collapse kills five workers and injures twenty-two, prompting investigation and public outrage in Bangkok. Authorities vow to review construction safety following… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
McDonald’s is set for major growth in Thailand in 2025, investing ฿700 million to open 20 new outlets and refurbish 25 existing ones. Driven by… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A Swedish man in Pattaya broke down in grief early Sunday after rushing home to find his girlfriend had taken her own life. Police arrived… Read More ›
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Thailand’s police chief defends the late-night deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China, calling it a necessary move after a decade of detention. The operation sparked… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Fury in Rayong as factory worker brutally slaps young nurse for protecting child from infection risk. CCTV footage sparks outrage, while officials vow legal action… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Canadian businessman found dead in Phuket left a heartbreaking note apologizing for pain as financial and health struggles took their toll. His final wishes included… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Mistaken identity horror: Thai grandfather stabs son-in-law, thinking he was his violent grandson. Despite the attack, the New Zealand man forgives him and even helps… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Over 100 Thai women were lured to Georgia by a Chinese mafia ring, trapped in an egg harvesting farm, and subjected to horrifying medical abuse.… Read More ›
Paedophile who lived in Phuket for 27 years as a sociable Brit convicted of 97 offences against minors 
Krabi police and Liverpool fans nab drug dealer wearing Newcastle United T-shirt after Wembley cup final loss 
Flying Germans in BMW car charged with dangerous driving in Rawai Phuket and facing a bill for damage 
Body of crazed German man who refused to take his meds but instead smoked cannabis, found at home 
New DSI evidence sees Election Commission open investigation into 2024 Senate election suspicions 
Banking crisis addressed by the Finance Ministry as Puey research shows only 25% of Thais are bankable 
‘They’re not Hollywood actors’ slams Phumtham as Xinjiang visit by Thai officials is heavily criticised 
Bank of Thailand responds to Thaksin’s idea to buy bank debt and give borrowers a second chance 
Massive Pot smuggling racket. Foreign tourists paid and sent to Thailand on holidays. Security threat 
Bangkok Expressway reopens on Thursday after 6 deaths last Saturday. Furious PM demands action 
Crackdown on vaping and e-cigs as PM Paetongtarn visits Bang Bua Thong following ฿130 million seizure 
Voice of America shut down by Trump including its regional headquarters in Bangkok. Free rein for China 
60-day visa regime to be ended confirms Minister responding to rising industry security concerns 
Prison officers defended as ex officer reveals they are 13 more likely to commit suicide than inmates 
Vice Minister slams US for migrant repatriation in shackles in furious response over Uyghur sanctions 
Declining property market but Bangkok sees record prices. However, owners in Thailand are holding tight 
Police arrest Two Indian men after sexual assault and rape allegations are made by a young German woman 
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