Living

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai rift is real and widening despite the latest attempt to soothe concerns

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai rift is real and widening despite the latest attempt to soothe concerns

December 22, 2024

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai’s political rift deepens despite efforts to smooth tensions. Thaksin Shinawatra’s growing influence, disputes over land, cannabis, constitutional reform and a looming… Read More ›

Austrian tourist arrested on Ko Phi Phi. Charged with reckless acts causing the death of a Russian man

Austrian tourist arrested on Ko Phi Phi. Charged with reckless acts causing the death of a Russian man

December 22, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Austrian tourist, 25, arrested on Ko Phi Phi for reckless jet ski collision killing Russian man, 58. Police say he fled the scene after mowing… Read More ›

Rangsiman Rome MP calls for stiffer response to Myanmar’s junta over the jailing of Thai sailors

Rangsiman Rome MP calls for stiffer response to Myanmar’s junta over the jailing of Thai sailors

December 22, 2024

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Rangsiman Rome calls for a tougher response from Thailand to Myanmar’s jailing of Thai seamen. The opposition MP criticizes the government’s weak stance on Myanmar’s… Read More ›

Death sentences for the gruesome Pattaya murder of German property mogul Mr Ralter Mack in July 2023

Death sentences for the gruesome Pattaya murder of German property mogul Mr Ralter Mack in July 2023

December 20, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Three sentenced to death for the brutal 2023 murder of German businessman Hans Peter Ralter Mack in Pattaya. His body was found dismembered in a… Read More ›

Thaksin calls for crypto-based bonds. Notes success and beauty of Isan women who marry foreigners

Thaksin calls for crypto-based bonds. Notes success and beauty of Isan women who marry foreigners

December 20, 2024

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

Thaksin calls for cryptocurrency-backed bonds to boost liquidity in Thailand’s economy. He highlights the success and beauty of Isan women marrying foreigners, emphasizes the need… Read More ›

Future Bank of Thailand Chairman Pick warns that the Thai economy faces ‘disaster’ without rate cuts

Future Bank of Thailand Chairman Pick warns that the Thai economy faces ‘disaster’ without rate cuts

December 19, 2024

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Former Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong, likely the next Bank of Thailand Chairman, warns of economic “disaster” if interest rates aren’t cut. His attack on the… Read More ›

Claims of a death warrant or contract taken out on a political murder victim’s life made by anti-corruption activist

Claims of a death warrant or contract taken out on a political murder victim’s life made by anti-corruption activist

December 18, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Anti-corruption activist claims ฿30M death contract behind Prachin Buri politician’s murder. Allegations link former minister and high-profile figures to a political power struggle. Police probe… Read More ›

Swiss man badly beaten by Pattaya teenagers after trying to stop them vandalising his car on Sunday

Swiss man badly beaten by Pattaya teenagers after trying to stop them vandalising his car on Sunday

December 17, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

A 66-year-old Swiss man was badly beaten by teenagers in Pattaya after trying to stop them from vandalizing his Toyota SUV with bricks. Police have… Read More ›

US Navy in Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand as Cambodia pivots towards warmer ties with America

US Navy in Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand as Cambodia pivots towards warmer ties with America

December 17, 2024

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

A US naval warship’s visit to Cambodia’s Sihanoukville signals a potential pivot towards the US, as the country insists on continuing Chinese support amid concerns… Read More ›

Myanmar court in Kawthaung jails Thai seamen arrested by its Navy. PM assures reporters of a New Year pardon 

Myanmar court in Kawthaung jails Thai seamen arrested by its Navy. PM assures reporters of a New Year pardon 

December 16, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Myanmar court jails Thai crew for illegal entry and fishing; PM Paetongtarn assures pardon is likely. Junta’s loss of control amid civil war complicates relations,… Read More ›

OECD tax changes and other moves at the heart of growing rifts appearing in Thailand’s government

OECD tax changes and other moves at the heart of growing rifts appearing in Thailand’s government

December 15, 2024

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s government faces internal rifts over OECD tax changes, with disputes over corporate tax, VAT hikes and an anti-coup law. In the meantime, the country… Read More ›

Myanmar grenade thrown by Karen ethnic militia member kills three and seriously injures six in Tak

Myanmar grenade thrown by Karen ethnic militia member kills three and seriously injures six in Tak

December 14, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

A deadly grenade attack at a Tak fair by teens linked to Myanmar’s Karen militias killed three and injured 48, with six in critical condition.… Read More ›

Millionaire Thai beggar woman picked up by police in Thursday crackdown in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area

Millionaire Thai beggar woman picked up by police in Thursday crackdown in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area

December 14, 2024

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Millionaire Thai beggar caught in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit crackdown. A woman found with ฿300K cash and ฿1M bank deposits denies begging, claiming banana sales income. Police,… Read More ›

Former cabinet minister and local government chief jailed in Prachin Buri linked to a political murder

Former cabinet minister and local government chief jailed in Prachin Buri linked to a political murder

December 13, 2024

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

Ex-deputy minister and PAO chief jailed in Prachin Buri after protégé’s brutal murder. Police uncover audio of heated argument, armed guards confess to shooting. The… Read More ›

Thailand finally tackles its borrowing crisis which has come to a head in 2024 with effective measures

Thailand finally tackles its borrowing crisis which has come to a head in 2024 with effective measures

December 12, 2024

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand introduces a major debt restructuring plan for nearly 2 million borrowers, aiming to ease the borrowing crisis with new concessions and a focus on… Read More ›

Crazed Belarusian roars and charges at arresting police like a beast in the early hours of the morning

Crazed Belarusian roars and charges at arresting police like a beast in the early hours of the morning

December 11, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

A drunken Belarusian, Siarhei Asychuk, went berserk at a Phuket hotel, charging at police like an animal. The 39-year-old caused chaos, disturbing children, and assaulting… Read More ›

Thaksin’s rapturous welcome in Ubon Ratchathani as he puts in another vintage performance on stage

Thaksin’s rapturous welcome in Ubon Ratchathani as he puts in another vintage performance on stage

December 11, 2024

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thaksin electrifies Ubon! Ex-PM rallies 4,000 supporters with promises of unity and better days, dismisses coup fears and takes aim at ‘nonsense’ dual citizenship talk.… Read More ›

Drug addict attacker who murdered two people gets rough justice in outrageous Prachin Buri attack

Drug addict attacker who murdered two people gets rough justice in outrageous Prachin Buri attack

December 10, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

A 38-year-old drug addict who murdered two people and injured three others in Prachin Buri was executed by outraged locals before police arrived. The brutal… Read More ›

Anti-coup bill to be withdrawn as opposition grows from conservative parties within the government

Anti-coup bill to be withdrawn as opposition grows from conservative parties within the government

December 10, 2024

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Controversial anti-coup bill in Thailand faces mounting opposition from conservative parties. Pheu Thai MP Prayut Siripanich to withdraw the bill after backlash over military interference… Read More ›

Health Minister rejects claims Luk Thung singer died from massage shop injuries. She had meningitis

Health Minister rejects claims Luk Thung singer died from massage shop injuries. She had meningitis

December 9, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Health Minister Somsak denies claims that 20-year-old Luk Thung singer died from massage shop injuries, confirming her death was caused by severe blood poisoning and… Read More ›

Thailand's News for Foreigners