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PM orders arrests within 7 days over Chatuchak building collapse as police probe forged signatures, faulty shaft design, substandard steel and corruption, while seismic risk… Read More ›
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Thai-Scots ranger Merman escapes dismissal after racism row with tourist. Parks chief warned him to tone down online presence urging approval for posts. Merman appeared… Read More ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
Prime Minister orders arrests over the Chatuchak Auditor General building disaster within seven days 
National parks boss rules out firing controversial Thai Scots National Park Ranger but issues a warning 
High level diplomacy in Bangkok as Thaksin hosts Malaysian Premier and Burma’s reviled junta leader 
Pattaya police trying to find out how UK man Michael Ward had a .38 revolver in Russian Roulette tragedy 
Pattaya’s Songkran Mayhem must be toned down or kept in check warn the city’s police as tempers flare 
Burma’s Min Aung Hlaing to meet Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim in Bangkok on Thursday in peace push 
Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out 
Thaksin does not rule out joining talks in US as Thai team finalises plans. They fly out on Thursday ahead of Monday talks 
Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi 
Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed 
Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms 
Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns 
Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained 
24 year old New Zealand tourist arrested. Cocaine found inside his passport clearing Phuket Airport 
Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China 
Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack 
American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case 
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