Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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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 ›
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 ›
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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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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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 ›
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 ›
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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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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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 ›
Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Teacher Ben’s civil service exam victory vanishes amid corruption probe. A young teacher’s first-place result in Sa Kaeo disappears. As officials demand silence, investigations and… Read More ›
Visa waiver scheme questioned with another China Crisis for foreign tourism driven by security fears 
฿13 million swindled and robbed in Chinese criminal exploits in central Bangkok on Thursday afternoon 
Hitman who gunned down former Cambodia MP in Bangkok arrested in Cambodia. Taken to Phnom Penh 
Former Cambodian French opposition MP and thorn in the side of ruling party gunned down in Bangkok 
22-year-old Spanish tourist gored to death on Ko Yao by an elephant she was bathing on Friday afternoon 
Chinese policing programme at a Bangkok university linked by the Interior Ministry to a defence force 
Revenue Department boss calls on tax residents in Thailand to file 2024 returns by March 31st deadline 
Thailand a battery or conduit for the world’s largest drug source, the Wa State, says People’s Party MP 
Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties emphasise cabinet unity but the ruling party faces a dissolution threat 
Minister offers support as 179 perish in emergency landing of South Korean flight from Bangkok 
International drug ring smashed on Ko Phangan supplying illicit narcotics to partying foreign tourists 
80-year-old Belgian man robbed and left with severe head injuries in Christmas Day attack in Pattaya 
UK tourist faces prison term after being charged with eating a Pattaya traffic ticket before police 
Tourism cryptocurrency sandbox payment plan is bound to face stiff opposition from the central bank 
Austrian tourist arrested on Ko Phi Phi. Charged with reckless acts causing the death of a Russian man 
Death sentences for the gruesome Pattaya murder of German property mogul Mr Ralter Mack in July 2023 
Future Bank of Thailand Chairman Pick warns that the Thai economy faces ‘disaster’ without rate cuts 
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