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High level diplomacy in Bangkok as Thaksin hosts Malaysian Premier and Burma’s reviled junta leader

High level diplomacy in Bangkok as Thaksin hosts Malaysian Premier and Burma’s reviled junta leader

April 17, 2025

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

Thaksin Shinawatra hosts Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and Burma’s junta leader for a controversial dinner in Bangkok amid tight security and diplomatic tensions. The meeting… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn listed as one of 114 top World leaders under 40 years of age by a Swiss-based body backed by the WEF

PM Paetongtarn listed as one of 114 top World leaders under 40 years of age by a Swiss-based body backed by the WEF

April 17, 2025

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

PM Paetongtarn was named one of 114 top global leaders under 40 by WEF’s Young Global Leaders forum as she prepares to host Malaysian PM… Read More ›

Pattaya police trying to find out how UK man Michael Ward had a .38 revolver in Russian Roulette tragedy

Pattaya police trying to find out how UK man Michael Ward had a .38 revolver in Russian Roulette tragedy

April 17, 2025

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Brit tourist Michael Ward remains critical after shooting himself in the head during Russian roulette in Pattaya. Thai police probing how he obtained loaded .38… Read More ›

Pichai’s team not to fly to the United States this week but next week as US-Chinese tensions escalate

Pichai’s team not to fly to the United States this week but next week as US-Chinese tensions escalate

April 16, 2025

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

Pichai’s team postpones US trip amid escalating US-China tensions. Thai finance minister delays meeting with US trade reps, while global markets react to Trump’s tariffs.… Read More ›

Pattaya’s Songkran Mayhem must be toned down or kept in check warn the city’s police as tempers flare

Pattaya’s Songkran Mayhem must be toned down or kept in check warn the city’s police as tempers flare

April 16, 2025

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Pattaya police vow crackdown after Songkran chaos sees foreign tourists clash with bar staff, a brawl erupt on Soi 6, a newly tattooed man assaulted… Read More ›

Swede clashes with rescuers after accident in Buriram caused by water bottle. Thai wife calmed tensions

Swede clashes with rescuers after accident in Buriram caused by water bottle. Thai wife calmed tensions

April 16, 2025

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

A 65-year-old Swedish man crashed his pickup in Buriram after reaching for a fallen water bottle. He clashed with rescuers at the scene, but his… Read More ›

Burma’s Min Aung Hlaing to meet Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim in Bangkok on Thursday in peace push

Burma’s Min Aung Hlaing to meet Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim in Bangkok on Thursday in peace push

April 16, 2025

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

Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim will meet Myanmar’s General Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok on Thursday to discuss humanitarian issues amid Myanmar’s civil war and earthquake… Read More ›

Missing Welsh man found safe and well in Krabi after family at home issued a nationwide alert in Thailand

Missing Welsh man found safe and well in Krabi after family at home issued a nationwide alert in Thailand

April 15, 2025

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

Missing Welsh tourist Daniel Davies, 26, was found safe in Krabi after vanishing for over a month. Family launched a nationwide appeal in Thailand as… Read More ›

Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out

Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out

April 15, 2025

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

Finance Minister Pichai to meet Bank of Thailand chief before flying to Washington for crisis talks. Focus will be on US bond holdings, currency risks… Read More ›

Hero police officer in Nakhon Pathom saves 35-year-old woman’s life in dangerous bee attack on Sunday

Hero police officer in Nakhon Pathom saves 35-year-old woman’s life in dangerous bee attack on Sunday

April 15, 2025

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

A heroic Thai police officer is being praised for saving a woman’s life after she was attacked by a swarm of bees at a packed… Read More ›

Thaksin does not rule out joining talks in US as Thai team finalises plans. They fly out on Thursday ahead of Monday talks

Thaksin does not rule out joining talks in US as Thai team finalises plans. They fly out on Thursday ahead of Monday talks

April 15, 2025

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

Thaksin leaves the door open to joining key US trade talks as the Thai delegation led by Pichai flies out Thursday. Final strategy set at… Read More ›

Last calls for travellers to be prepared for the Digital Entry Card (TDAC) entry system from May 1st

Last calls for travellers to be prepared for the Digital Entry Card (TDAC) entry system from May 1st

April 14, 2025

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

Thailand warns incoming travellers to complete the new Digital Entry Card (TDAC) before May 1. Foreigners must register online within 3 days of arrival or… Read More ›

Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi

Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi

April 14, 2025

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

Thailand was hit by two minor earthquakes on Monday, a 1.4 magnitude tremor in Chiang Mai and a 3.5 magnitude in Krabi. Despite this, the… Read More ›

Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles

Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles

April 14, 2025

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

Two Italian women lost in a dense jungle on Koh Phangan were rescued after a three-hour mission triggered by the Italian Embassy. The search, slowed… Read More ›

Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed

Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed

April 14, 2025

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Hi So Hot’s fake uniform and royal claims land him in deeper trouble as lèse-majesté charges are filed. Now in a wheelchair under suicide watch,… Read More ›

Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech

Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech

April 13, 2025

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

Coalition in crisis as Bhumjaithai scion slams casino bill, fuelling fury in Pheu Thai ranks. Land scandals, cannabis rifts and a Senate probe deepen tensions.… Read More ›

Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms

Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms

April 13, 2025

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

Death toll rises at doomed Chatuchak building site as hopes fade and the spotlight turns to Chinese contractors, cancelled deals, poor oversight, substandard steel and… Read More ›

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

April 13, 2025

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

Water fights erupt across Bangkok as Songkran 2025 kicks off in full force. PM Paetongtarn takes to the skies to monitor traffic as crowds of… Read More ›

Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns

Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns

April 13, 2025

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

Two tourist boats burst into flames within 24 hours off southern Thailand, prompting urgent safety concerns. All tourists were rescued but two young crewmen suffered… Read More ›

Tragedy of young UK Muay Thai boxer’s death in Pattaya probed in the UK this week, full hearing later

Tragedy of young UK Muay Thai boxer’s death in Pattaya probed in the UK this week, full hearing later

April 12, 2025

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

UK inquest hears Muay Thai boxer Josh Goldstone, 21, died from a drug cocktail in Pattaya hotel. Tragedy stuns the fight world. Full hearing due… Read More ›

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