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Trade chief Robert Lighthizer asked to take up role by Trump as Thailand has 13th largest deficit worldwide 

Trade chief Robert Lighthizer asked to take up role by Trump as Thailand has 13th largest deficit worldwide 

November 11, 2024

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

President-elect Trump has invited Robert Lighthizer to resume as U.S. Trade Representative, prioritising protectionist policies. Thailand, with the thirteenth-largest U.S. trade deficit, faces inevitable scrutiny,… Read More ›

Commerce Ministry bullish about exports under Trump but ‘America First’ surely spells challenges for Thailand

Commerce Ministry bullish about exports under Trump but ‘America First’ surely spells challenges for Thailand

November 10, 2024

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

Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce is optimistic about exports under Trump, predicting 4-5% growth. However, concerns grow over the impact of Trump’s “America First” policies, including… Read More ›

Ko Kood at the centre of Thailand’s rising political storm waged against Paetongtarn’s government

Ko Kood at the centre of Thailand’s rising political storm waged against Paetongtarn’s government

November 10, 2024

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

Ko Kood remains at the centre of a political storm, drawing high-profile government visits amid escalating political tensions. Allegations over the legality of a 2001… Read More ›

Local government boss found brutally murdered at her home by Pathum Thani police on Friday night

Local government boss found brutally murdered at her home by Pathum Thani police on Friday night

November 9, 2024

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

57-year-old Worakanok Thepphimon, a local government official, was brutally murdered at her Pathum Thani home on Friday night. Police are investigating possible personal or work-related… Read More ›

Financial experts and economists in sombre warning to government: Hands off the Bank of Thailand

Financial experts and economists in sombre warning to government: Hands off the Bank of Thailand

November 9, 2024

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

Economists and financial experts warn the Thai government: avoid politicising the Bank of Thailand or risk economic fallout. Over 830 signatories, including ex-central bank governors,… Read More ›

Raids on Lawyer Tum’s luxury home and high-profile legal office as he and his wife are imprisoned

Raids on Lawyer Tum’s luxury home and high-profile legal office as he and his wife are imprisoned

November 9, 2024

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

Prominent lawyer “Lawyer Tum” and wife jailed after being denied bail in fraud case. Police raid luxury home and seize designer items and electronics. Allegations… Read More ›

Ung Ing meets reviled junta boss General Min Aung Hlaing at Kunming summit after Chinese invitation 

Ung Ing meets reviled junta boss General Min Aung Hlaing at Kunming summit after Chinese invitation 

November 8, 2024

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

Thai PM Ung Ing meets Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing at China-led Kunming summit, prompting backlash in Thailand and Burma. China’s support signals a… Read More ›

Thai Airways union protests government ‘interference’ in its recovery plan at a critical juncture.

Thai Airways union protests government ‘interference’ in its recovery plan at a critical juncture.

November 8, 2024

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

Thai Airways union threatens action over government “interference” in its recovery. Protests the proposed addition of two officials to its rehab panel. Rally set for… Read More ›

Mayor and business leader gunned down by Muslim-clad killers armed with military calibre rifles in Narathiwat

Mayor and business leader gunned down by Muslim-clad killers armed with military calibre rifles in Narathiwat

November 7, 2024

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

Mayor Wichet Thaithongnum, a prominent community leader, was gunned down by assailants in southern Narathiwat province. The attack, linked to an ongoing insurgency, raises tensions… Read More ›

‘Lawyer Tum’ or Sittra Biebangkerd arrested by CSD police on a highway leaving Bangkok for fraud

‘Lawyer Tum’ or Sittra Biebangkerd arrested by CSD police on a highway leaving Bangkok for fraud

November 7, 2024

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

High-profile lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd was arrested on charges of fraud and money laundering after a criminal complaint from a Thai billionaire. His arrest follows an… Read More ›

Trump stuns World with an even greater victory than in 2016. Massive electoral gains in US swing state wipeout

Trump stuns World with an even greater victory than in 2016. Massive electoral gains in US swing state wipeout

November 7, 2024

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

Trump’s stunning victory in 2024 election delivers bigger win than 2016, sweeping key battlegrounds and securing the popular vote for the first time since Bush.… Read More ›

Ung Ing congratulates Trump as Thailand uneasily confronts the meaning of his second Presidency

Ung Ing congratulates Trump as Thailand uneasily confronts the meaning of his second Presidency

November 6, 2024

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

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra congratulates Trump on his election win as Thailand faces economic and political uncertainty, with concerns over trade tariffs, the impact of… Read More ›

War between spouses of top police officers offers a terrifying glimpse of behind the scene rivalries

War between spouses of top police officers offers a terrifying glimpse of behind the scene rivalries

November 6, 2024

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

War of the Wives. Feuding spouses of top Thai police chiefs clash in court over luxury goods, false claims, and high-profile accusations. The battle heats… Read More ›

Historic US Presidential election eventually turned into to a full scale battle of the two sexes

Historic US Presidential election eventually turned into to a full scale battle of the two sexes

November 6, 2024

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

Historic U.S. presidential election becomes a battle of the sexes, revealing deep divisions among voters. As polls close, women rally behind Kamala Harris while men… Read More ›

An old man smashes EV car through a car park wall and tumbles to the ground wheel up on Monday. Survives

An old man smashes EV car through a car park wall and tumbles to the ground wheel up on Monday. Survives

November 5, 2024

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

Old man survives a harrowing crash as his Nissan Kicks tumbles from a second-floor parking lot in Bangkok, landing upside down. The 69-year-old driver mistakenly… Read More ›

People’s Party economic head questions the government’s plans for Thai Airways after new moves

People’s Party economic head questions the government’s plans for Thai Airways after new moves

November 5, 2024

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

People’s Party MP raises alarm over gov’t intentions for Thai Airways. Concern mounts as gov’t seeks added seats on rehab panel, sparking fears of state… Read More ›

Prime Minister Paetongtarn holds urgent talks and briefings to diffuse the rising Ko Kood controversy

Prime Minister Paetongtarn holds urgent talks and briefings to diffuse the rising Ko Kood controversy

November 4, 2024

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

PM Paetongtarn acts fast to quell Ko Kood rumours amid rising nationalist outrage. In urgent talks, the Thai leader addresses public fears over a 23-year-old… Read More ›

36-year-old German tourist refuses to press charges against transgender pickpocket thief in Pattaya

36-year-old German tourist refuses to press charges against transgender pickpocket thief in Pattaya

November 4, 2024

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

A German tourist narrowly escapes pickpocketing in Pattaya, assisted by locals. Transgender thief caught, admits to crime but tourist declines to press charges, citing her… Read More ›

Chinese illegal migrant flow to Thailand increasing bringing challenges for the Royal Thai Police and the economy

Chinese illegal migrant flow to Thailand increasing bringing challenges for the Royal Thai Police and the economy

November 3, 2024

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

Chinese illegal migration to Thailand is surging, posing challenges for police. Recent arrests include a 28-year-old man without entry stamps and a 30-year-old who held… Read More ›

55% of Foreign Expats thought of moving out of Thailand in 2024. Majority will not file tax returns

55% of Foreign Expats thought of moving out of Thailand in 2024. Majority will not file tax returns

November 3, 2024

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

A recent survey reveals that 55% of expats considered leaving Thailand in 2024 to avoid new tax liabilities. With Thailand’s new tax regime set for… Read More ›

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