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Travellers to Thailand nervous about new entry system being tested for security purposes by police

Travellers to Thailand nervous about new entry system being tested for security purposes by police

March 30, 2025

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Thailand’s new digital entry system, set to replace TM6 forms from May 2025, is raising concerns among travellers. Testing reveals glitches and fears about accessibility,… Read More ›

Chatuchak shop defends its right to sell Hitler and Putin T-shirts in the face of Ukrainian opposition

Chatuchak shop defends its right to sell Hitler and Putin T-shirts in the face of Ukrainian opposition

March 29, 2025

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A Thai businesswoman defends her right to sell T-shirts featuring Hitler and Putin after a clash with a Ukrainian man at her Bangkok shop. The… Read More ›

Race against time to save 15 workers buried under rubble in the quake-collapsed building in Chatuchak

Race against time to save 15 workers buried under rubble in the quake-collapsed building in Chatuchak

March 29, 2025

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Rescue teams are battling against time to save 15 workers trapped under rubble after a Bangkok building collapse caused by Friday’s earthquake. Officials confirm signs… Read More ›

Flights normal, building codes worked but will be checked as fears rise for workmen. PM briefs public

Flights normal, building codes worked but will be checked as fears rise for workmen. PM briefs public

March 28, 2025

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Flights normal after Myanmar quake but fears grow for missing workers. PM Paetongtarn orders 2,000 engineers to check Bangkok buildings as codes hold firm. Collapsed… Read More ›

New era for Thailand’s foreign tourism industry may be dawning as Casino bill is approved by cabinet

New era for Thailand’s foreign tourism industry may be dawning as Casino bill is approved by cabinet

March 27, 2025

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Thailand moves to legalise casinos and online gambling as the government bets on a tourism boom. Critics warn China may curb visitors, while industry leaders… Read More ›

Trump’s trade war coming down hard on Thailand despite reports of talk. Reciprocal tariffs days away

Trump’s trade war coming down hard on Thailand despite reports of talk. Reciprocal tariffs days away

March 27, 2025

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Thailand faces mounting US tariffs as Trump’s trade war escalates, with new auto levies and economic uncertainty ahead. The kingdom awaits Bangkok’s response as April… Read More ›

Revenue Department rides to PM Paetongtarn’s late rescue as she is attacked on the floor of the House

Revenue Department rides to PM Paetongtarn’s late rescue as she is attacked on the floor of the House

March 26, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn endured a bruising censure debate as opposition MPs tore into her governance and economic grasp, but a Revenue Department statement clearing her tax… Read More ›

Thailand’s top Car Insurer to continue to cover EVs despite losses incurred in the sector during 2024 because of claims

Thailand’s top Car Insurer to continue to cover EVs despite losses incurred in the sector during 2024 because of claims

March 24, 2025

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Viriyah Insurance to continue covering EVs despite 2024 losses. Premiums are set to rise in 2025 due to high repair costs and lower car sales.… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn’s tax affairs questioned in House Censure debate by opposition MPs over interest relief on loans

PM Paetongtarn’s tax affairs questioned in House Censure debate by opposition MPs over interest relief on loans

March 24, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn faces censure over tax affairs as opposition MPs question inheritance tax, interest relief on her disclosed assets while criticising her government’s economic policies… Read More ›

Rising optimism Thailand can do a deal with the United States to avoid April 2nd worldwide retaliatory tariffs regime

Rising optimism Thailand can do a deal with the United States to avoid April 2nd worldwide retaliatory tariffs regime

March 22, 2025

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Thailand’s exports exceeded expectations in February, boosting optimism as officials prepare to negotiate with the US to avoid retaliatory tariffs set for April 2nd. The… Read More ›

Phuket transgender arrests in police sweep draw rebuke. Warning from Bangkok Pride activist group

Phuket transgender arrests in police sweep draw rebuke. Warning from Bangkok Pride activist group

March 22, 2025

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Phuket police arrest 37 transgender women after an altercation with a foreign tourist, drawing criticism from Bangkok Pride. The LGBTQ+ group condemns the arrests, warns… Read More ›

Banking crisis addressed by the Finance Ministry as Puey research shows only 25% of Thais are bankable

Banking crisis addressed by the Finance Ministry as Puey research shows only 25% of Thais are bankable

March 21, 2025

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Thailand faces a deepening banking crisis as bad debts rise, with only 25% of Thais qualifying for credit. The government plans to buy ฿400 billion… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand responds to Thaksin’s idea to buy bank debt and give borrowers a second chance

Bank of Thailand responds to Thaksin’s idea to buy bank debt and give borrowers a second chance

March 20, 2025

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Thaksin’s proposal to clear bank debt and reset credit histories sparks concern from the Bank of Thailand, warning of moral hazard. As debt rises and… Read More ›

New alcohol law which ushers in a new liberal era allowing for advertising and lifting irksome drinking bans 

New alcohol law which ushers in a new liberal era allowing for advertising and lifting irksome drinking bans 

March 20, 2025

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Thailand’s parliament has passed a landmark alcohol bill, lifting advertising restrictions and scrapping the 2-5 pm sales ban. Supporters hail it as a win for… Read More ›

Bangkok Expressway reopens on Thursday after 6 deaths last Saturday. Furious PM demands action

Bangkok Expressway reopens on Thursday after 6 deaths last Saturday. Furious PM demands action

March 19, 2025

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Bangkok expressway set to reopen Thursday after collapse killed six and injured 24. Furious PM orders urgent probe, contractor fined ฿16M daily. Disaster follows a… Read More ›

Voice of America shut down by Trump including its regional headquarters in Bangkok. Free rein for China

Voice of America shut down by Trump including its regional headquarters in Bangkok. Free rein for China

March 18, 2025

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Trump shuts down Voice of America, including its Bangkok HQ, leaving China free to dominate the media narrative in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Critics warn… Read More ›

60-day visa regime to be ended confirms Minister responding to rising industry security concerns

60-day visa regime to be ended confirms Minister responding to rising industry security concerns

March 17, 2025

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Thailand to end 60-day visa-on-arrival amid rising security concerns and illegal business fears. The move follows industry pressure as Chinese tourism declines and the sector… Read More ›

Vice Minister slams US for migrant repatriation in shackles in furious response over Uyghur sanctions

Vice Minister slams US for migrant repatriation in shackles in furious response over Uyghur sanctions

March 16, 2025

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Thailand’s Vice Minister defends Uyghur deportation to China, slamming US criticism as hypocritical given ongoing harsh migrant repatriations. He claims Thailand acted humanely amid rising… Read More ›

Declining property market but Bangkok sees record prices. However, owners in Thailand are holding tight

Declining property market but Bangkok sees record prices. However, owners in Thailand are holding tight

March 16, 2025

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Thailand’s property market faces a sharp decline with transactions down 25% in 2024. Yet, Bangkok sees record land prices of up to ฿4 million per… Read More ›

Main Bangkok motorway crashed to the ground early on Saturday morning with five workers killed in site disaster

Main Bangkok motorway crashed to the ground early on Saturday morning with five workers killed in site disaster

March 16, 2025

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Phra Ram 2 bridge collapse kills five workers and injures twenty-two, prompting investigation and public outrage in Bangkok. Authorities vow to review construction safety following… Read More ›

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