Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday as a police ethics committee reviews his contested April 18th sacking. The ruling will determine if he is… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
ASEAN summit in Laos sees rising world tensions and potential South China Sea conflict. Thailand pushes for a South China Sea code as diplomats from… Read More ›
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MP calls for urgent review of Thai-Chinese visa deal after controversial signs. A government MP demands a review of security over the Thai-Chinese visa waiver… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Mysterious Chinese billboard in Bangkok offering foreign citizenship, sparks outrage, and prompts PM’s visit to Huai Khwang police station urging an urgent investigation into illegality… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Biden faced Mounting Pressure as Trump rose with JD Vance: With Democratic calls for Biden to exit the race intensifying, the President has pulled out… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s Minister of Energy scolds media and confirms no rise in electricity prices from September to December 2024, keeping rates stable at ฿4.18 per unit.… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Chinese TikTok star Yan Ruimin believed murdered by a fellow Chinese tourist in Bangkok. Police tamp down crime syndicate speculation but identify a key suspect… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Elderly British couple in Thailand face turmoil after a violent clash with neighbours. Legal battles loom over assault and CCTV use. An elderly British couple… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Senate confirmed amid controversy: Thailand’s new Upper House to be formally seated. Election Commission issues ‘Orange Cards’ after detailing rigorous vetting of over 48,000 applications.… Read More ›
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Berserk foreigner in Phuket escapes hospital, assaults a man, steals a passenger van, and crashes it. Massive traffic delays ensue. Severely injured, he was cut… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Jilted Thai lover arrested for blackmailing former French flame after abusive breakup in Vietnam. Published explicit videos, extorted €900, caught in Pattaya by Technology Crime… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
AXE TO FALL ON DUTY-FREE ON ARRIVAL SHOPS: Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira orders duty-free concessions at Thailand’s eight international airports to shut down, aiming to… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Local official arrested and another hunted in Yala bomb probe. A young engineer is questioned by the military after a deadly explosion, while a second… Read More ›
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A 43-year-old deputy school director in Lamphun, northern Thailand, was found dead on Friday night after being missing for over 12 days. Teacher Bank, or… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A poignant tale of an elderly US serviceman and his Thai girlfriend from the Vietnam War era went viral before the serviceman’s son halted the… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Alisa Makarenko pursued a purse snatcher through Phuket town, capturing the thrilling chase on video. Police are confident of catching the culprit using CCTV footage.… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Blaze destroys Bangkok EV station. Police probe fire at Winnonie motorbike charging hub. No injuries, but extensive damage feared. Station part of expanding eco-friendly taxi… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Zero-dollar tours are crippling Thailand’s tourism recovery. Up to 50% of Chinese tour group arrivals could be victims of these extortion rackets, spreading negative views… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
After arresting three escaped oil smuggling vessels, concerns rise over collusion and corruption. With no oil found, just crew, dogs, and puppies, AG official warns… Read More ›
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Thai hotels and tourism firms were shocked by the June 3rd collapse of German travel giant FTI, responsible for 100,000 bookings last year. Amid reports… Read More ›
Massive police operation to suppress a prescription drug ring linked to Veterans hospitals in Bangkok 
Mad Dutch man removed from Krabi hotel by police after acting out on drug or alcohol-fueled frenzy 
German arrested by Immigration Bureau entered Thailand illegally last year after previous deportation 
Russians watched as Police in Phuket send US dollar bills to the Embassy in Bangkok for verification 
PM Paetongtarn’s tax affairs questioned in House Censure debate by opposition MPs over interest relief on loans 
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 
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