Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
China’s biggest military incursion into Taiwan’s airspace has alarmed the US. The PLA’s 125 warplanes marked a record deployment. This follows Taiwan President Lai’s assertive… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s Labour Minister proposes ฿3,000 per month per child for seven years to boost the workforce and counter demographic decline. With falling birth rates and… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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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