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Thaksin and Pheu Thai survive legal complaint considered before the Constitutional Court on Friday
Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party win a significant legal victory as the Constitutional Court dismisses six complaints against them. This solidifies their position… Read More ›
Sirikanya criticises the government’s economic agenda as willy nilly and focused on cash handouts
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Sirikanya criticises the government’s economic strategy as just focusing on cash handouts without addressing debt issues. With Thailand’s 2024 growth projected at 2.7%, experts warn… Read More ›
Trump’s Attorney General pick Gaetz withdraws from confirmation process amid damaging leaks
Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump’s Attorney General pick after pressure from leaked reports of sexual misconduct and drug use. The decision follows growing… Read More ›
Big Joke case still before Supreme Court. The news comes in a shock statement rebuking media reports
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
General Surachate’s case remains before the Supreme Court, despite media reports claiming it was dismissed. The court rebuked false claims and confirmed the case is… Read More ›
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 ›
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