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WAR SHOCKWAVES HIT THAILAND: Iran–US clash grounds flights at four airports, strands tourists, sparks ฿2,000 daily aid and visa relief as Dubai routes stall and… Read More ›
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Middle East war triggers mass airspace closures, flight chaos and 32 cancellations to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Major hubs shut, passengers stranded, casualties reported and governments issue… Read More ›
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US-Israel blitz kills Iran’s Supreme Leader, sparks revenge threats and street chaos. Flights axed, gold surges and Thailand scrambles to shield oil and tourist markets… Read More ›
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US and Israel launch major strikes on Iran, triggering missile retaliation across the Gulf, mass airspace closures and 9,600 flight delays worldwide. Oil routes through… Read More ›
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Baht at five-year high sparks warning from ex-PM as exporters, farmers and tourism feel the squeeze. Growth ticks up to 2.1% for 2026, but debt,… Read More ›
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Thailand’s exports hit record highs and the baht strengthens, but a widening trade deficit, weak tourism and mounting household debt darken the outlook. Rates are… Read More ›
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Thai billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi lifts Gulf’s stake in Kasikornbank to 10%, drawing Bank of Thailand scrutiny as markets rally. He calls the $1.5bn move routine… Read More ›
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Thailand to hike airport departure tax 53% despite falling tourist numbers. Former Democrat deputy Samart slams the timing as arrivals drop 7.5%. Outbound fee jumps… Read More ›
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US Supreme Court crushes Trump’s tariff blitz in 6–3 bombshell, scrapping a $175bn regime and rattling global markets. White House hits back with a 10%… Read More ›
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Thailand moves to activate 2026 free trade deals while the crucial US tariff pact hangs in the balance amid threatened political turmoil. EFTA rollout set… Read More ›
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Tourist arrivals plunge 7.5% as Thailand’s caretaker government moves to slash 60-day visas to 30. Phuket booms yet rebels against property-linked residency. The tourism industry… Read More ›
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Thailand closes 2025 stronger than forecast with 2.4% growth as investment jumps and services rebound. Yet, early 2026 tourism slides 7.6%, election lawsuits threaten delays… Read More ›
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Tourism officials in turmoil after a viral video shows an elderly shop owner accused of racist gestures towards a Chinese tourist. A row over a… Read More ›
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The Financial Times brands Thailand the “sick man of Asia” as debt nears 90%, growth lags at 2%, factories close, and tourism declines. Two Prime… Read More ›
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Thailand faces a 50:50 credit downgrade risk as debt tops 66% of GDP, growth limps at 2.3% and its tax base shrinks. Moody’s and Fitch… Read More ›
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Thailand moves to halve visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for 93 countries amid security concerns and falling arrivals. Tourism is down 10% from… Read More ›
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Thailand pushes $10bn Disneyland in Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as minister advances a planned mega-project set to be Southeast Asia’s first, with an 80,000-seat stadium… Read More ›
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Election chaos deepens as Pheu Thai and People’s Party demand answers, recounts and full disclosure amid vote anomalies, tally gaps and talk of legal action.… Read More ›
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Four workers were injured, one seriously, after a billion-baht Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) dome collapsed near Suvarnabhumi Airport. The site was sealed as engineers probed… Read More ›
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Anutin’s shock landslide hands Bhumjaithai sweeping power as provincial voters dominate, nationalism rises and barter trade moves to the heart of Thailand’s security-driven trade agenda.… Read More ›
Drug trafficking player killed in northern Sukhothai province after police chase with 2 million pills 
Austrian national living on Phuket’s streets arrested and deportation ordered after repeated complaints 
Teenagers die swimming in the Chao Phraya River. Rescuers found both holding each other under water 
Koh Phangan Police to oppose bail for foreign investors. 21 to be charged before the court on Monday 
Nest of Nigerian scammers and drug dealers raided in Nonthaburi days after prolific conman was arrested 
Air Asia boss calls on government to postpone 53.4% hike in airport charges for a year over fuel costs 
Bee hives destroyed at Nakhon Ratchasima temple on Saturday after 2 terror attacks on locals this week 
Horror crash in southern Chumphon province leaves six dead on the road after head on impact at speed 
State Railway company brings charges against private drivers linked to last Saturday’s Bangkok train disaster 
Prime Minister’s Office Minister launches national response after Thursday’s night’s Pattaya hotel fire 
Stronger ties, AI investment and access to Europe for Thai travellers pushed as Anutin lands in France 
24 year old Nigerian scammer arrested in Nonthaburi after 23 complaints police linked to Thai girlfriend 
UK man fights for his life after horrific motorbike injuries in Pattaya. Doctors say he has a 30% chance 
Bad news for the Thai economy as loan growth falters while consumer confidence fell off a cliff in April 
Police in Sa Kaeo involved in the kidnapping of five Chinese nationals draws strong statement from China 
29 year old Russian arrested in Phuket for drug dealer offences and visa overstay. Police widen enquiries 
GDP up, highest in eleven years but so is runaway inflation. Finance Minister warns of high oil prices 
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