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Tourist behind hit on Russian in June arrested by police on Christmas Day returning to Thailand

Tourist behind hit on Russian in June arrested by police on Christmas Day returning to Thailand

December 31, 2023

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

Christmas capture or a holiday take down: A Russian tourist, an accomplice in a Phuket hit job in June, is arrested. Alleged link to June… Read More ›

Fears for UK tourist Millie Young and boat cook Samniang Chaichana, as empty rescue boat located

Fears for UK tourist Millie Young and boat cook Samniang Chaichana, as empty rescue boat located

December 29, 2023

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Fears grow for Millie Young, a 56-year-old British artist, missing off the Surin Islands. An empty life raft discovered adds urgency. Authorities fear she and… Read More ›

Thailand wants to see far more US and Canadian tourists as long-haul visitors spend twice as much

Thailand wants to see far more US and Canadian tourists as long-haul visitors spend twice as much

December 28, 2023

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

Thailand aims to see more US and Canadian tourists in 2024, focusing on the long-haul market. Plans include cheaper flights, visa liberalisation and spreading the… Read More ›

Husband of borrower with breast cancer mowed down loan shark after he refused a pause in payments

Husband of borrower with breast cancer mowed down loan shark after he refused a pause in payments

December 26, 2023

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In Nonthaburi on December 15th, Ms Siriya, a borrower, owed money to Mr Sumet, a notorious loan shark. She pleads for a payment pause after… Read More ›

Stormy seas spark chaos and disruption as air and sea searches continue for those missing at sea in the South

Stormy seas spark chaos and disruption as air and sea searches continue for those missing at sea in the South

December 25, 2023

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Race Against Time: Missing crew’s fate uncertain amidst stormy seas. Phang Nga readies for an update on the Sawan Tour boat incident. The Governor established… Read More ›

Minister Sutin asks army to probe claims by a former female soldier that she was sexually molested 

Minister Sutin asks army to probe claims by a former female soldier that she was sexually molested 

December 24, 2023

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

Minister of Defence, Sutin Klangsaeng, opens a full investigation into claims made by a former female ranger in the Royal Thai Army, alleging sexual molestation… Read More ›

Fears for the lives of a female foreign tourist and boat cook lost at sea on Saturday off Phang-nga province

Fears for the lives of a female foreign tourist and boat cook lost at sea on Saturday off Phang-nga province

December 23, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Christmas weekend of maritime disasters. A night ferry bound for Ko Tao sank after leaving Phang-nga, followed by the sinking of a tour boat. Fears… Read More ›

Tourist insurance plan for all visitors agreed by cabinet scotched again by top ministry officials for stop gap measure

Tourist insurance plan for all visitors agreed by cabinet scotched again by top ministry officials for stop gap measure

December 22, 2023

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

Days after a cabinet order for a universal foreign tourist insurance scheme, Minister Sudawan Wang-Suphakitkosol proposes a ministry-funded emergency claims budget instead. This reversal raises… Read More ›

Thaksin can serve the rest of his prison term at home says Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin

Thaksin can serve the rest of his prison term at home says Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin

December 21, 2023

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Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin confirms former Premier Thaksin can serve his sentence at home, citing and approving new regulations. With political divisions deepening, the… Read More ›

Time for dithering on tourist insurance to stop as PM orders universal coverage for all visitors to Thailand

Time for dithering on tourist insurance to stop as PM orders universal coverage for all visitors to Thailand

December 20, 2023

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

Thailand finally ditches the long-delayed tourist levy. The PM orders universal insurance for all foreign tourists and visitors to Thailand. Will it revive confidence or… Read More ›

Watchdog body in crisis as public complaints mount over the service impacts of the True DTAC merger

Watchdog body in crisis as public complaints mount over the service impacts of the True DTAC merger

December 19, 2023

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

In the wake of the True-DTAC merger fallout, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) faces internal strife as public complaints surge. Move Forward’s Sirikanya… Read More ›

Srettha warns of military conflict over rising South China Sea disputes with Beijing including Taiwan

Srettha warns of military conflict over rising South China Sea disputes with Beijing including Taiwan

December 18, 2023

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PM Srettha warns of military conflict at the Asean-Japan Summit on Sunday. Thailand maintains its delicate balancing act while forging closer ties with Japan as… Read More ›

Government’s efforts to solve household debt take shape. ฿500 billion to be injected into the economy

Government’s efforts to solve household debt take shape. ฿500 billion to be injected into the economy

December 18, 2023

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

Government’s comprehensive plan targets informal debt. It aims to free 5 million civil servants from ‘Debt Slavery’ and inject a substantial ฿500 billion into the… Read More ›

Democratic forces on the cusp of victory in Burma over the despised military junta, call for support

Democratic forces on the cusp of victory in Burma over the despised military junta, call for support

December 17, 2023

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Myanmar’s democratic uprising: Junta on the brink as the NUG rises. China’s peace role questioned as civilians suffer. Global support urged for the democratic alliance… Read More ›

Prime Minister Srettha in Japan talking up EV investments in Thailand’s vital automotive industry

Prime Minister Srettha in Japan talking up EV investments in Thailand’s vital automotive industry

December 16, 2023

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

Thai PM working to spark EV Revolution for Thailand in Japan. Srettha woos auto giants for a brighter and green future. The extended visit is… Read More ›

Murder at the door: Thai man stabs Canadian and Thai wife to death in the early hours of the morning

Murder at the door: Thai man stabs Canadian and Thai wife to death in the early hours of the morning

December 15, 2023

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

Parking feud bloodbath! Canadian man and Thai wife brutally murdered by furious neighbour in Khon Kaen. All over simmering parking tensions. Community left horrified. Long-standing… Read More ›

Tragic death of a Taiwanese tourist is another wake-up call for the government on insurance cover 

Tragic death of a Taiwanese tourist is another wake-up call for the government on insurance cover 

December 14, 2023

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A disturbing story of a Taiwanese tourist identified as Mr Chen who lost his life after a Bangkok private hospital refused emergency treatment. The incident… Read More ›

Prime Minister Srettha tackles employers head-on and appears to reject low-cost industrial plants

Prime Minister Srettha tackles employers head-on and appears to reject low-cost industrial plants

December 13, 2023

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

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin sparks controversy by rejecting a proposed 2% minimum wage increase set by a tripartite committee. Defying warnings from the Federation of… Read More ›

Jim Thompson the original ‘farang’ who ushered in the heyday of the expat in 20th century Thailand

Jim Thompson the original ‘farang’ who ushered in the heyday of the expat in 20th century Thailand

December 12, 2023

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

American entrepreneur, spy and silk magnate, Jim Thompson, left a lasting imprint on Thailand. His journey from World War II spy to silk merchant and… Read More ›

New self-service immigration exits twice as fast and allow for tighter incoming security checks at airport

New self-service immigration exits twice as fast and allow for tighter incoming security checks at airport

December 11, 2023

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

Suvarnabhumi Airport ushers in a travel revolution! Effective Dec 15, automatic exit lanes for foreigners. Twice as fast, it’s new from the Immigration Bureau. Passport… Read More ›

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