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Economy growing as Central Bank and Finance see eye to eye. However the threat of political instability is also

Economy growing as Central Bank and Finance see eye to eye. However the threat of political instability is also

October 8, 2024

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

Central Bank and Finance Ministry seek a unified stance on rising inflation, projected at 1.49%. However, political instability looms as Deputy Prime Minister Pichai pushes… Read More ›

General Kittirat’s appointment as police chief comes under the spectre of legal action by Big Joke

General Kittirat’s appointment as police chief comes under the spectre of legal action by Big Joke

October 8, 2024

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

General Kittirat Phanphet was confirmed as Thailand’s police chief amid looming legal battles with General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, raising tensions within the force. Both… Read More ›

Thai firms call for urgent and robust action on cheap Chinese imports as manufacturing shrinks

Thai firms call for urgent and robust action on cheap Chinese imports as manufacturing shrinks

October 7, 2024

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

Business leaders are alarmed at the government’s inaction on cheap Chinese imports, fearing a lack of commitment after a recent meeting between the Commerce Minister… Read More ›

Fraudster exposed publicly in Thailand’s parliament hunted down by an elite Bangkok police squad

Fraudster exposed publicly in Thailand’s parliament hunted down by an elite Bangkok police squad

October 7, 2024

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

Nam Nueng, 47, a notorious fraudster posing as a decorated official, was arrested after being exposed in the Senate. Elite Bangkok police apprehended her following… Read More ›

Firebrand Jatuporn launches crusade against Thaksin Shinawatra and present government in Bangkok

Firebrand Jatuporn launches crusade against Thaksin Shinawatra and present government in Bangkok

October 6, 2024

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

Jatuporn Prompan launches a fierce crusade against Thaksin Shinawatra, predicting the collapse of Paetongtarn’s government. He slams corruption and land sales while urging public resistance… Read More ›

Trump returns defiant to the stage of Butler Pennsylvania where Trump suggested a plot to kill him

Trump returns defiant to the stage of Butler Pennsylvania where Trump suggested a plot to kill him

October 6, 2024

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

Presidentump returns defiantly to Butler, Pennsylvania, site of an assassination attempt. Joined by Elon Musk, he claims Democrats threaten democracy and rights. In an emotional… Read More ›

Pheu Thai MP and former army commander in the South out of the country safe from an arrest warrant

Pheu Thai MP and former army commander in the South out of the country safe from an arrest warrant

October 6, 2024

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

Pheu Thai MP and former army commander General Pisal Wattanawongkiri flees Thailand to avoid arrest warrant over the 2004 Tak Bai massacre. Charges expire on… Read More ›

Thai Airways to refloat on Stock Exchange in June 2025 with a renewed mission as national carrier

Thai Airways to refloat on Stock Exchange in June 2025 with a renewed mission as national carrier

October 5, 2024

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

Thai Airways plans to relist on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in June 2025, following its exit from rehabilitation. CEO Chai Eamsiri outlines ambitious expansion,… Read More ›

Brit high on Pot tried to escape arrest in Pattaya. Held on nighttime invasion and visa overstay charges

Brit high on Pot tried to escape arrest in Pattaya. Held on nighttime invasion and visa overstay charges

October 5, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Brit, high on cannabis, arrested in Pattaya for nighttime invasion and visa overstay. Held for deportation at notorious Thai detention centre after 120-day visa lapse.… Read More ›

European Union votes to impose steep tariffs on imported Chinese cars. Germany stands to lose out

European Union votes to impose steep tariffs on imported Chinese cars. Germany stands to lose out

October 5, 2024

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

EU’s new tariffs on Chinese EVs threaten Germany’s trade ties with China. Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces mounting pressure as his country, a major exporter,… Read More ›

Test for PM after a Bangkok court orders deportation of a refugee wanted in Vietnam for deadly 2023 riots

Test for PM after a Bangkok court orders deportation of a refugee wanted in Vietnam for deadly 2023 riots

October 4, 2024

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

Thai PM faces human rights dilemma after court approves deportation of activist wanted in Vietnam for deadly riots. Activist Y Quynh Bdap, accused of plotting… Read More ›

Transport Minister orders report on bribery allegations in the US relating to junkets and Massage Parlours

Transport Minister orders report on bribery allegations in the US relating to junkets and Massage Parlours

October 4, 2024

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

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has launched an inquiry after Deere admitted to bribery and corruption in Thailand, involving cash, lavish trips, and massages for officials.… Read More ›

Much of the gold sold by imprisoned Mae Tak and Pia Beer found to be 99.99% pure in latest police tests

Much of the gold sold by imprisoned Mae Tak and Pia Beer found to be 99.99% pure in latest police tests

October 4, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Gold tests show Mae Tak and Pa Beer’s products are 99.99% pure, but the couple remains in jail on fraud and money laundering charges. Police… Read More ›

Death Bus firm in hot water as officials raid a garage where illegal gas tanks were being removed before inspection 

Death Bus firm in hot water as officials raid a garage where illegal gas tanks were being removed before inspection 

October 3, 2024

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

Death bus firm under fire as officials raid secret garage, uncover illegal gas tanks. Driver denied bail after 23 perish in Tuesday’s inferno. Ongoing investigation… Read More ›

Washington tries to rein in Israel’s plans to severely damage an Iranian regime behind its enemies

Washington tries to rein in Israel’s plans to severely damage an Iranian regime behind its enemies

October 3, 2024

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

The U.S. and G7 allies are urging Israel to avoid large-scale strikes on Iran’s oil or nuclear sites, fearing escalation into a broader regional conflict.… Read More ›

Moo Deng is the new soft power sensation flying the flag abroad for Thailand to world audiences

Moo Deng is the new soft power sensation flying the flag abroad for Thailand to world audiences

October 3, 2024

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

Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, becomes a global sensation, featured on Saturday Night Live. Her playful antics, which captivated hearts on TikTok, now represent… Read More ›

Political storm brewing as the country’s leading parties struggle to reform the 2017 Constitution

Political storm brewing as the country’s leading parties struggle to reform the 2017 Constitution

October 3, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Tensions rise in Thailand as political forces clash over reform of the 2017 constitution, with conservative power rising and activist threats pushing the government to… Read More ›

Google invests $1 billion in Thailand as the Pheu Thai-led government’s digital economy dream takes shape

Google invests $1 billion in Thailand as the Pheu Thai-led government’s digital economy dream takes shape

October 2, 2024

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

Google commits $1 billion to Thailand, marking its first data centre investment in the kingdom. Prime Minister Paetongtarn highlights the digital economy’s potential to reduce… Read More ›

29-year-old UK tourist behind bars in Pattaya after punching a 58-year-old Australian to death 

29-year-old UK tourist behind bars in Pattaya after punching a 58-year-old Australian to death 

October 2, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

29-year-old UK tourist arrested in Pattaya after punching 58-year-old Australian man, resulting in his death. The victim, John Max Neale, was a construction worker from… Read More ›

Ohio’s Senator JD Vance has more of an upside than Governor Walz in Tuesday night’s CBS debate show down

Ohio’s Senator JD Vance has more of an upside than Governor Walz in Tuesday night’s CBS debate show down

October 2, 2024

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

JD Vance faces a critical showdown against Tim Walz as polls show mixed fortunes ahead of the election. With a sharp 57% unfavourable rating, Vance… Read More ›

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