Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

Obama tears into Trump and launches scathing criticism of black male voters who support the ‘bumbling billionaire’

Obama tears into Trump and launches scathing criticism of black male voters who support the ‘bumbling billionaire’

October 12, 2024

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

Obama blasts Trump, criticises Black male voters supporting him, and urges them to back Harris. As polls tighten in key swing states, he emphasises the… Read More ›

UK ambassador meets top Thai officials to hear about plans to rein in cannabis as smuggling surges

UK ambassador meets top Thai officials to hear about plans to rein in cannabis as smuggling surges

October 11, 2024

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

UK ambassador warns Thai officials about rising cannabis smuggling cases as 200 people arrested in the UK this year. Thai government moves to tighten cannabis… Read More ›

Black Horse down DSI operation smashes massive West African worldwide crime gang based in Bangkok

Black Horse down DSI operation smashes massive West African worldwide crime gang based in Bangkok

October 10, 2024

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

  The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has arrested five Nigerian suspects involved in a Bangkok-based crime gang tied to ฿1.2 billion in online romance… Read More ›

UK’s former ruling Conservative Party to announce a new leader on November 2 as contenders emerge

UK’s former ruling Conservative Party to announce a new leader on November 2 as contenders emerge

October 9, 2024

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

UK’s Conservative Party braces for new leader announcement after historic election loss. Badenoch and Jenrick face off in the final online poll, following Cleverly’s shock… Read More ›

Songkhla City police probe murders at former council member’s home found on Monday after a tip-off

Songkhla City police probe murders at former council member’s home found on Monday after a tip-off

October 8, 2024

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

Police are probing a suspected murder-suicide after four family members were discovered dead in a locked home in Songkhla. A gun was found at the… Read More ›

Transport Minister orders report on bribery allegations in the US relating to junkets and Massage Parlours

Transport Minister orders report on bribery allegations in the US relating to junkets and Massage Parlours

October 4, 2024

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

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has launched an inquiry after Deere admitted to bribery and corruption in Thailand, involving cash, lavish trips, and massages for officials.… Read More ›

Death Bus firm in hot water as officials raid a garage where illegal gas tanks were being removed before inspection 

Death Bus firm in hot water as officials raid a garage where illegal gas tanks were being removed before inspection 

October 3, 2024

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

Death bus firm under fire as officials raid secret garage, uncover illegal gas tanks. Driver denied bail after 23 perish in Tuesday’s inferno. Ongoing investigation… Read More ›

Moo Deng is the new soft power sensation flying the flag abroad for Thailand to world audiences

Moo Deng is the new soft power sensation flying the flag abroad for Thailand to world audiences

October 3, 2024

Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, becomes a global sensation, featured on Saturday Night Live. Her playful antics, which captivated hearts on TikTok, now represent… Read More ›

29-year-old UK tourist behind bars in Pattaya after punching a 58-year-old Australian to death 

29-year-old UK tourist behind bars in Pattaya after punching a 58-year-old Australian to death 

October 2, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

29-year-old UK tourist arrested in Pattaya after punching 58-year-old Australian man, resulting in his death. The victim, John Max Neale, was a construction worker from… Read More ›

Bus driver surrenders following Tuesday’s horror inferno that may have been avoided by evacuation

Bus driver surrenders following Tuesday’s horror inferno that may have been avoided by evacuation

October 1, 2024

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

Bus driver surrenders after horrific inferno claims 23 lives. Devastating video shows him attempting to put out flames instead of evacuating passengers. Officials call for… Read More ›

Gold couple arrested in police raid on Monday on criminal charges including public fraud and false advertising

Gold couple arrested in police raid on Monday on criminal charges including public fraud and false advertising

September 30, 2024

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

Thai gold scam: Online empire couple arrested for public fraud and false advertising. Police seize assets, deny bail, and continue investigation. Alleged victims urged to… Read More ›

Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah dead in another coup for Israel defence forces in their war on Hezbollah

Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah dead in another coup for Israel defence forces in their war on Hezbollah

September 29, 2024

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Israel has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a dramatic airstrike on Beirut, marking a significant escalation in their conflict. Analysts speculate on a potential… Read More ›

Violent German man in a dress terrorised Thalang neighbourhood for hours before being arrested

Violent German man in a dress terrorised Thalang neighbourhood for hours before being arrested

September 28, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A violent German man wearing a dress terrorises a Phuket neighbourhood for hours, smashing restaurant windows, assaulting the owner’s husband, and causing chaos at a… Read More ›

Exports boomed in August. Ministry of Commerce confirmed a 7% rise as the world’s economy improved

Exports boomed in August. Ministry of Commerce confirmed a 7% rise as the world’s economy improved

September 28, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s exports surged 7% in August as global markets recovered, but concerns have arisen over a stronger baht and flooding. Exporters warn the baht’s rapid… Read More ›

Duped Chinese woman rescued by Thai police doubted them until her parents arrived in Samut Prakan

Duped Chinese woman rescued by Thai police doubted them until her parents arrived in Samut Prakan

September 27, 2024

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

Chinese woman, duped by a call centre gang for 6 months, doubted Thai police until her parents arrived with proof of the scam. She lost… Read More ›

Thailand’s most needy, parched for cash, receive some respite as Digital Wallet initiative pays out at ATMs

Thailand’s most needy, parched for cash, receive some respite as Digital Wallet initiative pays out at ATMs

September 26, 2024

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

Thailand’s Digital Wallet cash hits bank accounts as over 3 million people receive ฿10,000, offering relief to many struggling families. But reports of creditors targeting… Read More ›

Plan to bring Grab drivers and sex workers into the tax net with a bill to be laid before parliament in months

Plan to bring Grab drivers and sex workers into the tax net with a bill to be laid before parliament in months

September 25, 2024

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

The Thai government plans to bring Grab drivers and sex workers into the tax system with a new welfare bill aiming to include freelancers in… Read More ›

Arrest of TikTok star who reentered Thailand from Cambodia after working in online scam centres

Arrest of TikTok star who reentered Thailand from Cambodia after working in online scam centres

September 24, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 21-year-old former TikTok sensation, Ploy, was caught crossing back into Thailand, revealing a dark world of online scams and theft linked to her financial… Read More ›

2-year-old girl found shaking by her mother’s body on Saturday at multiple Khon Kaen murder scene

2-year-old girl found shaking by her mother’s body on Saturday at multiple Khon Kaen murder scene

September 21, 2024

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

Two-year-old girl found trembling next to her mother’s body after witnessing her father’s deadly rampage in Khon Kaen. Four people, including the father, were killed… Read More ›

64-year-old woman survives Python attack on Tuesday night in a horror tale at her Samut Prakan home

64-year-old woman survives Python attack on Tuesday night in a horror tale at her Samut Prakan home

September 20, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Arom Arunroj was coiled by a massive 13ft snake for two hours before being rescued. She fought for her life. The local community is now… Read More ›

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