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Thailand brings in elephant patrols to protect tourists in Ayutthaya as visitor numbers fall

Thailand brings in elephant patrols to protect tourists in Ayutthaya as visitor numbers fall

October 24, 2023

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

Latest tourism security scare in the centre of Lopburi. A 26-year-old man was arrested on Saturday following an early morning handbag snatch targeting a UK… Read More ›

Heavily armed gold shop raiders foiled by wily owner who threw 20kg explosive device into tank

Heavily armed gold shop raiders foiled by wily owner who threw 20kg explosive device into tank

October 23, 2023

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

The attack in Narathiwat appeared to deploy several groups of armed men to thwart and divert a security response while they robbed a large department… Read More ›

Thai hostages held by Hamas used to leverage influence over Israel as it prepares to invade Gaza

Thai hostages held by Hamas used to leverage influence over Israel as it prepares to invade Gaza

October 22, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Comments by the Iranian Ambassador in Bangkok demonstrate Hamas is using the 19 Thai hostages as leverage to halt the bombardment of the enclave. Ambassador… Read More ›

Thailand cancels Chinese sub, wants credit for a new frigate. Tense talks that could yet go legal

Thailand cancels Chinese sub, wants credit for a new frigate. Tense talks that could yet go legal

October 21, 2023

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

Distinct possibility of a legal wrangle as the government seeks credit for the ฿7 billion already paid in respect of a breach of contract by… Read More ›

Kamnan Nok death penalty case leads to a national crackdown on all illegal activity and corruption 

Kamnan Nok death penalty case leads to a national crackdown on all illegal activity and corruption 

October 20, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Corruption crackdown is similar to efforts seen under President Xi Jinping in China, with 700 names being reviewed by the Ministry of the Interior with… Read More ›

Myanmar scam gang linked with  19-year-old girl’s iPhone suicide in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Myanmar scam gang linked with 19-year-old girl’s iPhone suicide in Nakhon Si Thammarat

October 19, 2023

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

Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) has already identified the financial trail concerning the money transferred by the young girl at the centre of an enormous… Read More ›

Russians to get 90-day visa on arrival as tourist numbers wobble in October ahead of High Season

Russians to get 90-day visa on arrival as tourist numbers wobble in October ahead of High Season

October 18, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand has continued this year to be a popular choice for Russians seeking sun and relaxation away from the pressures of a country at war.… Read More ›

Bangkok’s Governor gives green light for 4 am opening hours for nightlife in tourist hotspots

Bangkok’s Governor gives green light for 4 am opening hours for nightlife in tourist hotspots

October 17, 2023

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

The proposal looks like it is proceeding nationwide this year, pushed by the country’s new soft power panel and endorsed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.… Read More ›

Swiss man, Moldovan woman die in what police think was a murder-suicide act in Amnat Charoen

Swiss man, Moldovan woman die in what police think was a murder-suicide act in Amnat Charoen

October 16, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The couple lived in a rented house in the province for five months and lost contact with a critical local friend on Thursday. Officers discovered… Read More ›

Israel to pay ฿35k per month to wives of Thai workers killed in Hamas raid and child support

Israel to pay ฿35k per month to wives of Thai workers killed in Hamas raid and child support

October 15, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The government is working with Israeli authorities to provide replacement and reserve passports to a growing number of Thais in Israel who want to return… Read More ›

Senior police officer granted bail on rape charges as his lawyer claims he is being intimidated 

Senior police officer granted bail on rape charges as his lawyer claims he is being intimidated 

October 15, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police forensic commander is accused of organising third parties to have sexual relations with his wife and using threats or intimidation to have her comply… Read More ›

Digital Wallet plan could break up the government before it launches says top Thai political pundit

Digital Wallet plan could break up the government before it launches says top Thai political pundit

October 12, 2023

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

The unwieldy and blunt Digital Wallet online credit giveaway, using blockchain technology, will be conducted through the Krungthai Bank smartphone banking application, and it must… Read More ›

Expats seeking a new life face challenges with stricter banking and taxation rules being pushed

Expats seeking a new life face challenges with stricter banking and taxation rules being pushed

October 11, 2023

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

Thailand is moving toward greater tax compliance from the hundreds of thousands of expats living in the kingdom. At the same time, banking facilities at… Read More ›

Former Thai Ambassador murdered by 19-year-old Burmese man who fled the kingdom next day

Former Thai Ambassador murdered by 19-year-old Burmese man who fled the kingdom next day

October 11, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Killer withdrew money several times from the former diplomat’s bank account on Thursday, September 28th, as he fled Bangkok for Chiang Rai, where he later… Read More ›

Change of emphasis ahead of trip by PM Srettha Thavisin to Beijing to talk trade and submarines

Change of emphasis ahead of trip by PM Srettha Thavisin to Beijing to talk trade and submarines

October 9, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Critical decision due on the long-standing but controversial 2017 contract to build an advanced nuclear-powered submarine in China comes with news of major economic problems… Read More ›

Chinese nuclear-powered sub disaster, 55 dead in the Yellow Sea, a wakeup call for Thailand

Chinese nuclear-powered sub disaster, 55 dead in the Yellow Sea, a wakeup call for Thailand

October 9, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The reported incident, which happened in August and is absolutely denied by Beijing and Chinese officials, raises the issue of safety and confidence about the… Read More ›

Tourism fee fund to be fast-tracked after payouts to families in the Siam Paragon mass shooting

Tourism fee fund to be fast-tracked after payouts to families in the Siam Paragon mass shooting

October 8, 2023

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

New foreign tourism levy to be paid on arrival at kiosks at Immigration Bureau points of entry, including at airports after landing. The fee will… Read More ›

Killer moved to psychiatric clinic as men accused of selling him firearms are remanded in prison

Killer moved to psychiatric clinic as men accused of selling him firearms are remanded in prison

October 7, 2023

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

Minister of Justice Thawee Sodsong suggests that the government will have to look at the law relating to the prosecution of individuals under 15 years… Read More ›

Killer’s parents did not appear in court as Chinese niece recalls the terror of her aunt being executed

Killer’s parents did not appear in court as Chinese niece recalls the terror of her aunt being executed

October 6, 2023

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

The 14-year-old attacker fired 40 rounds according to the Royal Thai Police on Thursday hitting innocent people at the Siam Paragon Shopping Centre eleven times… Read More ›

Another dip for the baht or are economic danger signals flashing for both Thailand and the world?

Another dip for the baht or are economic danger signals flashing for both Thailand and the world?

October 4, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The business community, despite its leadership cooperating with the new government and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, increasingly fears its policies of accepting a higher public… Read More ›

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