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PM intervenes in rising standoff between Pai locals and Israeli foreigners in the idyllic tourist town

PM intervenes in rising standoff between Pai locals and Israeli foreigners in the idyllic tourist town

February 18, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Tensions rise in Pai as PM Paetongtarn steps in to counter claims about Israeli tourists amid local unrest. Police crackdown on foreigners as reports of… Read More ›

Economic growth in 2025 faces growing downside risk as growth for 2024 now confirmed at only 2.5%

Economic growth in 2025 faces growing downside risk as growth for 2024 now confirmed at only 2.5%

February 17, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Thailand’s economy faces mounting risks in 2025 as growth slows to 2.5% in 2024. Experts warn of weak investment, lower export growth and looming US… Read More ›

Thailand waits on new Trump retaliatory trade tariffs to be launched within hours from the White House

Thailand waits on new Trump retaliatory trade tariffs to be launched within hours from the White House

February 13, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand braces for Trump’s sweeping new tariffs as the US abandons decades of free trade. The move under a rarely used 1930 law threatens exports,… Read More ›

Tourism boss warns Thailand it is facing a Chinese blacklist if another security controversy erupts

Tourism boss warns Thailand it is facing a Chinese blacklist if another security controversy erupts

February 11, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Tourism boss warns of Chinese Blacklist threat. Thailand risks being blacklisted by China if another security controversy erupts, warns a top tourism leader. With tourism… Read More ›

Trump Presidency already having a heavy impact on Thailand even before he talks trade with Bangkok

Trump Presidency already having a heavy impact on Thailand even before he talks trade with Bangkok

February 8, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Trump’s policies shake Thailand as USAID shuts down, refugee aid collapses and 10% China tariffs threaten Thai exporting firms. Media, NGOs, and political groups face… Read More ›

Ung Ing finally gives the order. Thailand pulls the plug on scam centre electricity in Burma. Cut at 9 am

Ung Ing finally gives the order. Thailand pulls the plug on scam centre electricity in Burma. Cut at 9 am

February 5, 2025

Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand cuts power to Myanmar scam hubs after PM’s order. Thailand severed electricity to five Myanmar border areas at 9 am Wednesday, targeting scam centres.… Read More ›

Hopes dashed as the Thai economy sputtered in the 4th quarter of 2024. Only 2.5% growth now expected

Hopes dashed as the Thai economy sputtered in the 4th quarter of 2024. Only 2.5% growth now expected

January 31, 2025

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

Thailand’s economy stumbles as growth slows to 2.5%—manufacturing slump and weak spending to blame. Officials warn of downside risks despite a tourism boost. EV confusion,… Read More ›

PM on a mission to China to ask President Xi Jinping to help rein in heavy online criticism of the kingdom

PM on a mission to China to ask President Xi Jinping to help rein in heavy online criticism of the kingdom

January 29, 2025

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

PM Paetongtarn heads to China from February 5-8 to meet President Xi, seeking help to curb rising online criticism of Thailand. Tensions over tourism, crime,… Read More ›

New online TM 6 forms to be filled up by all travellers to Thailand starting from May 1st to bolster security

New online TM 6 forms to be filled up by all travellers to Thailand starting from May 1st to bolster security

January 28, 2025

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

Thailand mandates new online TM6 forms for all travellers starting May 1st to enhance security and streamline entry processes. This move delays the foreign tourism… Read More ›

Chiang Mai professor slams Thai officials for failing to halt electricity sales to Burma’s online scam centres

Chiang Mai professor slams Thai officials for failing to halt electricity sales to Burma’s online scam centres

January 27, 2025

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

Chiang Mai professor slams Thai government policy and inaction for aiding Myanmar scam hubs. Professor Pinkaew Luengaramsri condemns Thailand for supplying electricity to Myanmar’s criminal… Read More ›

Thaksin urges Sisaket voters to back Pheu Thai as it fixes economic foundations. Calls for AI in schools

Thaksin urges Sisaket voters to back Pheu Thai as it fixes economic foundations. Calls for AI in schools

January 25, 2025

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

Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s Trump, rallies Sisaket voters to support Pheu Thai, promising to fix Thailand’s economic foundations. He calls for AI in schools and a… Read More ›

Civil servant in Bangkok nabbed for corruption at his office desk after receiving cash from a builder

Civil servant in Bangkok nabbed for corruption at his office desk after receiving cash from a builder

January 24, 2025

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

Bangkok civil servant caught red-handed at his desk accepting ฿200k in a sting operation led by police. The bribe, linked to requested building permits, was… Read More ›

People’s Party MP and House Security panel Chairman calls for Thailand to cut off power to slave camps

People’s Party MP and House Security panel Chairman calls for Thailand to cut off power to slave camps

January 23, 2025

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

MP Rangsiman Rome urges Thailand to cut electricity to Myanmar scam camps linked to warlord Saw Chit Thu, sanctioned for trafficking. He warns of Thailand’s… Read More ›

Deputy Finance Minister outlines bill to create an international financial services centre in Bangkok

Deputy Finance Minister outlines bill to create an international financial services centre in Bangkok

January 22, 2025

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

Thailand’s cabinet to review plans for a world-class financial hub in Bangkok. The new centre aims to attract top global firms, enhance economic competitiveness and… Read More ›

Minister tells the Senate that corrupt Thai officials conspired with gangs to undermine tourist security

Minister tells the Senate that corrupt Thai officials conspired with gangs to undermine tourist security

January 21, 2025

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

Thai minister admits officials conspired with gangs, fueling foreign tourist distrust. Chinese abductions and Myanmar scams spark mass cancellations, 20% for Chinese New Year according… Read More ›

Prime Minister heads to Davos where Thailand will sign its first free trade pact with European countries

Prime Minister heads to Davos where Thailand will sign its first free trade pact with European countries

January 20, 2025

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

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra heads to Davos to seal Thailand’s first European trade pact with EFTA nations, boosting ties with Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.… Read More ›

Chinese and Thai economies both feeling the pinch even before Trump gets to work in the White House

Chinese and Thai economies both feeling the pinch even before Trump gets to work in the White House

January 19, 2025

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

China and Thailand face economic strains with low growth, weak demand and fractious trade ties, as Trump’s return adds global uncertainty. Both nations struggle with… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn to speak Chinese with AI to address security fears in China as foreign tourism suffers over scam farms

PM Paetongtarn to speak Chinese with AI to address security fears in China as foreign tourism suffers over scam farms

January 17, 2025

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

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra uses AI to speak Chinese, downplaying security fears as foreign tourism drops. However, illegal operations and human trafficking linked to Myawaddy… Read More ›

Government to take its chances by legalising casino complex operations and online gambling in Thailand

Government to take its chances by legalising casino complex operations and online gambling in Thailand

January 14, 2025

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

Thai cabinet moves to legalise casino complexes and online gambling to boost tourism and generate revenue, despite concerns from the Council of State and societal… Read More ›

Thai Sang Thai leader Sudarat suggests people in power in Thailand are linked to transnational gangs

Thai Sang Thai leader Sudarat suggests people in power in Thailand are linked to transnational gangs

January 12, 2025

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

Thai Sang Thai leader claims figures in power benefit from transnational crime as Thailand’s tourism image takes a hit. She urges former PM Thaksin to… Read More ›

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