Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

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 ›

Outrage at Teacher Ben’s fate leads to corruption probe in Sa Kaeo over shifty civil service exam goes awry 

Outrage at Teacher Ben’s fate leads to corruption probe in Sa Kaeo over shifty civil service exam goes awry 

September 18, 2024

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 ›

Trump helps promote sons’ crypto business firm just 50 days before the US Presidential election in November

Trump helps promote sons’ crypto business firm just 50 days before the US Presidential election in November

September 18, 2024

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

Donald Trump joins sons in promoting a new crypto venture just 50 days before the US election. Trump’s shift toward digital assets signals a strategic… Read More ›

Palang Pracharat official to sue TV execs over explosive audio clips linked with General Prawit Wongsuwan

Palang Pracharat official to sue TV execs over explosive audio clips linked with General Prawit Wongsuwan

September 16, 2024

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

Palang Pracharat official Paiboon Nititawan is suing top TV execs for ฿50M over leaked audio clips allegedly linked to General Prawit Wongsuwan. The clips, denied… Read More ›

Call centre gangs caused a firestorm on Thursday at Nonthaburi Police Station as dozens lost money

Call centre gangs caused a firestorm on Thursday at Nonthaburi Police Station as dozens lost money

September 14, 2024

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

Nonthaburi police inundated with calls as call centre gangs posing as officers scam Thai citizens nationwide. Victims lose thousands, with one woman in the US… Read More ›

Building labourer arrested as a registered director of a listed Thai public company in a Bangkok suburb

Building labourer arrested as a registered director of a listed Thai public company in a Bangkok suburb

September 14, 2024

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

Elderly Bangkok labourer arrested as a director of a delisted SET firm. He claims identity misuse and ignorance of the company’s affairs. The company failed… Read More ›

33-year-old Cambodian construction crane operator died in Nakhon Sawan when it fell to the ground

33-year-old Cambodian construction crane operator died in Nakhon Sawan when it fell to the ground

September 12, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 33-year-old Cambodian crane operator died instantly when a crane collapsed at a 19-story luxury condominium site in Nakhon Sawan. The construction company promised compensation… Read More ›

Pathum Thani police officer accused of coercing a 22-year-old female student into sleeping with him

Pathum Thani police officer accused of coercing a 22-year-old female student into sleeping with him

September 11, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Pathum Thani cop accused of accepting a bribe, coercing a 22-year-old female student after her arrest for drunk driving and demanding sex in exchange for… Read More ›

US top official warns allies that Russia is helping China prepare for naval warfare in the Pacific as tensions grow

US top official warns allies that Russia is helping China prepare for naval warfare in the Pacific as tensions grow

September 10, 2024

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A top US official has revealed Russia is assisting China in building advanced naval warfare technologies which could tip the balance if hostilities break out.… Read More ›

Kamala Harris is flagging in the latest polls ahead of Tuesday night’s ABC TV Presidential debate in the US

Kamala Harris is flagging in the latest polls ahead of Tuesday night’s ABC TV Presidential debate in the US

September 8, 2024

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

Kamala Harris is trailing Trump by one point in new polls as she prepares for a crucial debate. Trump accuses her of avoiding the press.… Read More ›

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