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Paetongtarn’s heart signal already lands government in hot water. Unstable coalition appears doomed

Paetongtarn’s heart signal already lands government in hot water. Unstable coalition appears doomed

September 10, 2024

Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s youngest PM, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is already under fire. Just days into her tenure, a petition challenges her leadership over a ‘mini-heart’ gesture. With a… Read More ›

US top official warns allies that Russia is helping China prepare for naval warfare in the Pacific as tensions grow

US top official warns allies that Russia is helping China prepare for naval warfare in the Pacific as tensions grow

September 10, 2024

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A top US official has revealed Russia is assisting China in building advanced naval warfare technologies which could tip the balance if hostilities break out.… Read More ›

Phuket police now exploring if the Russian man Ilia Orlov, found dead last Tuesday, committed suicide

Phuket police now exploring if the Russian man Ilia Orlov, found dead last Tuesday, committed suicide

September 9, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Phuket police now suspect suicide in the death of Russian tourist Ilia Orlov, initially treated as murder. New evidence reveals his psychotic behaviour, raising questions… Read More ›

Weak consumer demand in China. Call by former central bank boss Yi to fight a severe deflationary spiral

Weak consumer demand in China. Call by former central bank boss Yi to fight a severe deflationary spiral

September 9, 2024

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

China’s economy is at risk. Ex-central bank chief warns of deflation spiral amid weak consumer demand and faltering property market. Calls for urgent action as… Read More ›

Revenue Department preparing legislation as new Expat tax regime may link visas and tax returns

Revenue Department preparing legislation as new Expat tax regime may link visas and tax returns

September 8, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s Revenue Department drafts global tax legislation. It may link visa issuance to tax returns soon. Expats staying over 180 days must file by March… Read More ›

Kamala Harris is flagging in the latest polls ahead of Tuesday night’s ABC TV Presidential debate in the US

Kamala Harris is flagging in the latest polls ahead of Tuesday night’s ABC TV Presidential debate in the US

September 8, 2024

Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Kamala Harris is trailing Trump by one point in new polls as she prepares for a crucial debate. Trump accuses her of avoiding the press.… Read More ›

Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads her new government into office but father Thaksin is the key player

Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads her new government into office but father Thaksin is the key player

September 7, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Paetongtarn Shinawatra takes office as Thailand’s youngest PM, but her father’s influence looms large, making him both a key figure and a potential liability for… Read More ›

Fortune smiles on Trump. Latest Nate Silver odds are a 58.2% chance of him winning back the Oval office

Fortune smiles on Trump. Latest Nate Silver odds are a 58.2% chance of him winning back the Oval office

September 7, 2024

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Nate Silver gives the former President a 58.2% chance of winning the Oval Office. Harris faces a tough challenge with key battleground states shifting while… Read More ›

Dr Thandao to appeal Tuesday’s decision by the Criminal Court dismissing charges against Urs Fehr

Dr Thandao to appeal Tuesday’s decision by the Criminal Court dismissing charges against Urs Fehr

September 6, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Dr. Thandao vows to appeal after the Criminal Court dismissed all charges against Swiss expat Urs Fehr, citing video evidence and questioning her testimony. Public… Read More ›

7 Eleven owner in Japan rejects $39 billion buyout offer from Canadian owner of Circle K stores

7 Eleven owner in Japan rejects $39 billion buyout offer from Canadian owner of Circle K stores

September 6, 2024

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

7-Eleven’s Japanese owner rejects a $39 billion buyout offer from Canadian Circle K operator Couche-Tard. CP Group, Thailand’s 7-Eleven franchise owner, closely watches the deal.… Read More ›

Russian whose body was found on Tuesday in Phuket was tortured and murdered. Police murder probe

Russian whose body was found on Tuesday in Phuket was tortured and murdered. Police murder probe

September 5, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Russian tourist Ilia Orlov was found tortured and murdered near Karon Beach in Phuket. Police investigate possible links to Russian mafia amid rising Russian crime… Read More ›

Anti woke decisions in US boardrooms may signal a shift in grassroots America. Certainly a gender gap has opened

Anti woke decisions in US boardrooms may signal a shift in grassroots America. Certainly a gender gap has opened

September 5, 2024

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Corporate America’s anti-woke shift signals a change in grassroots sentiment. As the U.S. presidential debate approaches, Thailand-based expats are watching closely. At the same time,… Read More ›

American faces charges of indecency with underage school student. Arrested in Bangkok on Tuesday

American faces charges of indecency with underage school student. Arrested in Bangkok on Tuesday

September 4, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 41-year-old American teacher, Robert Leroy Keller, was arrested in Bangkok. Charged with indecency involving an underage student, Keller denies the allegations. The investigation follows… Read More ›

Urs Fehr, the controversial Swiss expat acquitted by Phuket’s Provincial Court on a common assault charge

Urs Fehr, the controversial Swiss expat acquitted by Phuket’s Provincial Court on a common assault charge

September 3, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Swiss expat Urs Fehr acquitted in Phuket assault case. Local protests led to his business visa being revoked and his elephant foundation shut down. Despite… Read More ›

Rising number of tall building deaths need to be both rigorously reported by media and fully investigated

Rising number of tall building deaths need to be both rigorously reported by media and fully investigated

September 2, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s rising tall-building deaths demand transparency. Reports and investigations must stop overlooking details as privacy concerns are presently in vogue. Accidents, suicides, or crimes? Public… Read More ›

Germany shocked as AfD wins state election for the first time ever as voters protest over rising immigration

Germany shocked as AfD wins state election for the first time ever as voters protest over rising immigration

September 2, 2024

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Germany in Shock as Far-Right AfD Wins State Election for First Time Ever. Chancellor Scholz warns of extremism surge, citing rising voter dissatisfaction with immigration… Read More ›

Sea change in US markets sees baht rise sharply. Ailing Thai economy still ekes out tepid growth of 2.5-2.6%

Sea change in US markets sees baht rise sharply. Ailing Thai economy still ekes out tepid growth of 2.5-2.6%

September 1, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Ung Ing takes charge as business leaders are buoyed by the retention of Pichai Chunhavajira and his team. All eyes will be on the new… Read More ›

Harris turns on the money taps as experts say the 2024 election will be even tighter than 2020

Harris turns on the money taps as experts say the 2024 election will be even tighter than 2020

September 1, 2024

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Harris bets big on digital ads, aiming to turn fundraising surge into election advantage. Vice President Kamala Harris is launching a record-breaking $370 million ad… Read More ›

People’s Party on campaign but on guard against potential legal complaints to oversight agencies

People’s Party on campaign but on guard against potential legal complaints to oversight agencies

August 31, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

People’s Party rallies in Ratchaburi as leaders emphasise local issues and democracy, avoiding election commission complaints. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut highlights the legal risks of distributing flood… Read More ›

Intravenous life-regenerating remedy leads to a police crackdown on medical quacks, seven arrested

Intravenous life-regenerating remedy leads to a police crackdown on medical quacks, seven arrested

August 30, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Thai police crackdown on unlicensed beauty clinics using banned drugs as an anti-ageing remedy. Six quack doctors and a stateless Chinese healer were arrested, while… Read More ›

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