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Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained

Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained

April 12, 2025

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

Pichai meets with business leaders to discuss upcoming US tariff talks, but Thailand’s chances of retaining the 10% baseline tariff rate are slim. Economic impact… Read More ›

British cannabis Kingpin arrested at a luxury pad in Bangkok as Ko Samui police smash easy money racket

British cannabis Kingpin arrested at a luxury pad in Bangkok as Ko Samui police smash easy money racket

April 12, 2025

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

British cannabis kingpin Mr. Adel was arrested at a luxury Bangkok condo after fleeing Ko Samui. Smugglers used tourist couriers and flights via Singapore to… Read More ›

24 year old New Zealand tourist arrested. Cocaine found inside his passport clearing Phuket Airport

24 year old New Zealand tourist arrested. Cocaine found inside his passport clearing Phuket Airport

April 12, 2025

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A 24-year-old New Zealand tourist was arrested at Phuket Airport after 0.18 grams of cocaine was found hidden in a ziplock bag inside his passport.… Read More ›

Hope lights up the Chatuchak rescue efforts with 1-3 survivors seen by rescue camera. Smartphone signal

Hope lights up the Chatuchak rescue efforts with 1-3 survivors seen by rescue camera. Smartphone signal

April 11, 2025

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

A flicker of light beneath the rubble at Chatuchak has reignited hope, as rescuers detect possible signs of life from 1–3 survivors. A smartphone signal,… Read More ›

Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China

Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China

April 11, 2025

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

Trump’s global trade shake-up forces Thailand to pick a side as 2025 growth is cut to 1.5%. With harsh US tariffs, crackdowns on Chinese-linked exports,… Read More ›

73 year old American expat commits suicide at his home in Patpong, Phuket using gas and a plastic bag

73 year old American expat commits suicide at his home in Patpong, Phuket using gas and a plastic bag

April 11, 2025

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

American expat, Martin Neilgrego, was found dead in his Patong home, Phuket, after using gas from his cooker and a plastic bag to take his… Read More ›

Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack

Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack

April 11, 2025

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

Police lieutenant murdered in forest one day after transfer orders. Insurgents bombed a convoy carrying his body, injuring two. Attack linked to BRN as violence… Read More ›

American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case

American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case

April 10, 2025

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

US academic Paul Chambers was granted bail but is fighting visa revocation. Arrested under lèse-majesté and the 2007 Computer Crime Act, his prosecution has sparked… Read More ›

US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025

US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025

April 10, 2025

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

Trump pauses tariff hikes for 90 days, easing pressure on global markets, but Thailand risks falling behind Vietnam in talks with Washington. With GDP forecast… Read More ›

Booming kiddies tours business operated by an Israeli special forces veteran smashed by Tourist Police

Booming kiddies tours business operated by an Israeli special forces veteran smashed by Tourist Police

April 10, 2025

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

Israeli ex-special forces soldier David Gozlan arrested on Ko Phangan after running illegal child-focused tours. Tourist Police caught him leading 72 kids over three days.… Read More ›

Brit shoots himself in the forehead after playing Russian Roulette in Pattaya high on cannabis and laughing gas

Brit shoots himself in the forehead after playing Russian Roulette in Pattaya high on cannabis and laughing gas

April 9, 2025

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A British man, high on cannabis and laughing gas, is in critical condition after shooting himself in the forehead while playing Russian Roulette with a… Read More ›

Commerce Minister confirms a Thai European Union Free Trade Pact could be negotiated by Christmas Day

Commerce Minister confirms a Thai European Union Free Trade Pact could be negotiated by Christmas Day

April 9, 2025

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

Thailand aims to finalise a Free Trade Pact with the European Union by Christmas 2025, despite escalating global trade tensions and concerns over Chinese product… Read More ›

State Department says it is closely monitoring the case of US academic Paul Chambers jailed on Tuesday

State Department says it is closely monitoring the case of US academic Paul Chambers jailed on Tuesday

April 9, 2025

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

The US State Department is closely monitoring the jailing of academic Paul Chambers in Thailand under lèse-majesté and cyber laws. His arrest deepens a growing… Read More ›

Casino bill sunk after being approved by the cabinet on March 27. Earthquake and Trump tariffs blamed

Casino bill sunk after being approved by the cabinet on March 27. Earthquake and Trump tariffs blamed

April 9, 2025

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

Casino bill faces setback after Cabinet approval, with earthquake and Trump tariffs shifting focus. Legal experts and fake news complicated its progress, while growing opposition… Read More ›

Hot-headed foreigner lashes out at Thai motorist in Phuket after road traffic incident on Sunday night

Hot-headed foreigner lashes out at Thai motorist in Phuket after road traffic incident on Sunday night

April 8, 2025

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

Hot-headed foreigner punches Thai van driver in Phuket after wild road rage clash. The victim refused compensation and demanded legal action. Shocking incident caught on… Read More ›

Hi So Hot, the fraudster in hot water as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra files police complaint

Hi So Hot, the fraudster in hot water as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra files police complaint

April 8, 2025

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

“Hi-So Hot” fraudster exposed as Prime Minister Paetongtarn files police complaint after he jumped from a third-floor window, facing legal troubles for impersonating a senior… Read More ›

US University lecturer Paul Chambers jailed over lèse-majesté charge as Phitsanulok Court denies bail

US University lecturer Paul Chambers jailed over lèse-majesté charge as Phitsanulok Court denies bail

April 8, 2025

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

US lecturer Paul Chambers, jailed in Thailand on a lèse-majesté charge, after being denied bail by Phitsanulok Court. The Naresuan University expert faces charges under… Read More ›

German assaults Thai man, steals his motorbike. Then drives to a shop and steals a high end smartphone

German assaults Thai man, steals his motorbike. Then drives to a shop and steals a high end smartphone

April 8, 2025

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

A 20-year-old German man has been arrested in Phuket after assaulting a Thai local and stealing his motorbike, then using it to flee to a… Read More ›

Hi-So Romeo jumps out of police station from 3rd floor after being exposed as a fraud dating a Thai television star

Hi-So Romeo jumps out of police station from 3rd floor after being exposed as a fraud dating a Thai television star

April 8, 2025

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

‘Hot’ fraudster leaps from Bangkok police station after being exposed as a fake suitor by TV actress Kana Rinyarat, who says she was deceived with… Read More ›

Casino Bill in peril: hit by fake News Blast and strong objections from top legal eagles and academics 

Casino Bill in peril: hit by fake News Blast and strong objections from top legal eagles and academics 

April 7, 2025

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

Casino bill in trouble: Fake news about Thaksin ultimatum sparks chaos, while top legal experts and academics warn of political turmoil. Concerns grow over social… Read More ›

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