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Nightmare road traffic accident in Nakhon Pathom as an Isuzu pickup sped away from a police patrol
A deadly crash in Nakhon Pathom claims seven lives as an Isuzu pickup, suspected of carrying migrant workers, flees from police and crashes into a… Read More ›
Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) says no grounds to prosecute Thaksin and the Pheu Thai Party
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has ruled there is insufficient evidence to prosecute Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party over claims of attempting… Read More ›
Massive international drug shipment worth 100 million baht seized in three 2 metre-high Buddha statues
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
Thai police uncover a huge drug haul worth ฿100 million hidden in three giant Buddha statues smuggled across the Laos border. The operation, which exposed… Read More ›
Wolf acted alone. Murdered a friend with an iron bar. Severed her fingers for jewellery to pay debts
Kamonwan Wolf, 57, lured her friend Wanna Kuhner, 65, to a secluded plantation, killed her with an iron bar, and severed her fingers to steal… Read More ›
Thai German couple questioned over horrific and callous murder of a wealthy woman for her jewellery
Thai-German couple questioned over the horrific murder of wealthy woman, 67, found mutilated at plantation. Police suspect robbery as the motive after the victim’s fingers… Read More ›
Minister suggests Thailand must be cautious about penalising traditional combustion engine cars
Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:
Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Finance suggests caution in penalising traditional combustion engine cars. The government is reconsidering its approach to EV taxes, aiming for a… Read More ›
Government firefights political instability as a fissure appears in the cabinet over disputed Buriram land
Culture, Living, Politics, Thailand:
The government struggles to maintain stability amid Buriram land dispute and growing political tensions within the coalition. Prime Minister Paetongtarn faces mounting challenges, including legal… Read More ›
Phuket Police Chief warns criminals to give island a miss as four tourists are nabbed for extortion
Phuket Police Chief warns foreign visitors pursuing crime after four tourists were arrested for extorting ฿8.56 million in cryptocurrency from a Ukrainian man. The suspects,… Read More ›
Trump’s trifecta triumph means Thailand will be more on edge as he prepares to take power in January
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Trump’s trifecta win means Thailand faces economic uncertainty. With full control of Congress, he can push through radical policies, including higher tariffs, trade sanctions and… Read More ›
British man returns to Thailand every year out of true love and longing for his deceased Thai wife who passed in 2020
Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:
British man returns to Thailand each year to honour his late wife, Samorn, showing the lasting power of Thai-Western marriages. His heartfelt devotion reflects the… Read More ›
No police officer found involved in wrongdoing linked with Icon Group fraud says CIB deputy chief
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
CIB Deputy Chief states no police involvement was found in the Icon Group fraud probe. Ex-justice official and anti-corruption activists face scrutiny over payments tied… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
PM tests biometric sites at Suvarnabhumi Airport as she flies out to drum up business for Thailand
November 12, 2024
PM Paetongtarn tested the biometric system at Bangkok
Trade chief Robert Lighthizer asked to take up role by Trump as Thailand has 13th largest deficit worldwide
November 11, 2024
President-elect Trump has invited Robert Lighthizer to
Ko Kood at the centre of Thailand’s rising political storm waged against Paetongtarn’s government
November 10, 2024
Ko Kood remains at the centre of a political storm,
Financial experts and economists in sombre warning to government: Hands off the Bank of Thailand
November 9, 2024
Economists and financial experts warn the Thai
Ung Ing meets reviled junta boss General Min Aung Hlaing at Kunming summit after Chinese invitation
November 8, 2024
Thai PM Ung Ing meets Myanmar junta chief Min Aung
Mayor and business leader gunned down by Muslim-clad killers armed with military calibre rifles in Narathiwat
November 7, 2024
Mayor Wichet Thaithongnum, a prominent community
Trump stuns World with an even greater victory than in 2016. Massive electoral gains in US swing state wipeout
November 7, 2024
Trump’s stunning victory in 2024 election
War between spouses of top police officers offers a terrifying glimpse of behind the scene rivalries
November 6, 2024
War of the Wives. Feuding spouses of top Thai police
An old man smashes EV car through a car park wall and tumbles to the ground wheel up on Monday. Survives
November 5, 2024
Old man survives a harrowing crash as his Nissan Kicks
Prime Minister Paetongtarn holds urgent talks and briefings to diffuse the rising Ko Kood controversy
November 4, 2024
PM Paetongtarn acts fast to quell Ko Kood rumours amid
Chinese illegal migrant flow to Thailand increasing bringing challenges for the Royal Thai Police and the economy
November 3, 2024
Chinese illegal migration to Thailand is surging,
UK Conservatives elect first Black leader amid turmoil following a disastrous July 4th General Election rout
November 3, 2024
Kemi Badenoch, the first Black leader of the
Legal eagle in hot water as wealthy French-based Thai woman claims she gave him ฿71 million for deal
November 2, 2024
A wealthy Thai woman living in France claims she gave
Trump trains his guns on ex US congresswoman Liz Cheney, a reviled figure for MAGA Republicans
November 2, 2024
Trump Targets Cheney. “War Hawk” under fire. The
Phuket doctor Dr Thandao Chandam to appeal Phuket Court decision to acquit Swiss man Urs Fehr
November 1, 2024
Phuket doctor Dr. Thandao Chandam appeals court
Ministry of Interior clarifies new citizenship measure not aimed at expats but stateless people
October 31, 2024
Ministry of Interior confirms no expedited citizenship
Extreme weather event hits Southern and Eastern Spain leaving at least 70 people dead and devastation
October 31, 2024
Massive rainfall in southern and eastern Spain has
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