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Passenger complaint turbulence as Thai Airways appears to plot sky-high Dreamliner expansion

Passenger complaint turbulence as Thai Airways appears to plot sky-high Dreamliner expansion

December 10, 2023

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

High-flying Thai Airways began the week eyeing an ambitious ฿840 billion deal for 80 Boeing Dreamliners, signalling a grand comeback from bankruptcy. Amid robust financial… Read More ›

Record low inflation has a darker underside as the economy begins to show real deflationary signs

Record low inflation has a darker underside as the economy begins to show real deflationary signs

December 9, 2023

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

Government measures, particularly in energy, led to the -0.44% November inflation or deflation, the lowest in 33 months. The silent clash over economic policies deepens,… Read More ›

China’s Navy sails into Ream Naval Base in Cambodia with Thailand’s neighbour now seen as a proxy for Beijing

China’s Navy sails into Ream Naval Base in Cambodia with Thailand’s neighbour now seen as a proxy for Beijing

December 8, 2023

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Phnom Penh—The arrival of two Chinese naval vessels at Cambodia’s Ream naval base has reignited concerns about deepening ties between Cambodia and the Chinese military.… Read More ›

German who skipped bail on sexual assault of a minor charge in Pattaya named by top cop to the press

German who skipped bail on sexual assault of a minor charge in Pattaya named by top cop to the press

December 7, 2023

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Top Cop launches disciplinary action: General Surachate Hakparn, known as Big Joke, confirms disciplinary action and a criminal investigation against police officers in response to… Read More ›

Murder most foul in Pattaya as a 6 to 8-month-old baby found dumped in a bin by local scavenger

Murder most foul in Pattaya as a 6 to 8-month-old baby found dumped in a bin by local scavenger

December 6, 2023

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Infant murder horror in Pattaya. Shock and heartbreak as 6-8-month-old baby’s lifeless body is found dumped in a trash can. Police launch a full-scale probe… Read More ›

Tragedy strikes as southern-bound tour bus hits a tree with 14 dead, 35 injured in horrific crash

Tragedy strikes as southern-bound tour bus hits a tree with 14 dead, 35 injured in horrific crash

December 5, 2023

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The calamity unfolded at 1 am on December 5, 2023, prompting an urgent response from authorities and rescue services. The bus, operated by Srisiam Dernrot… Read More ›

Big Joke probes Pattaya sex scandal with high stakes not only for ‘Sin City’ but Thailand itself

Big Joke probes Pattaya sex scandal with high stakes not only for ‘Sin City’ but Thailand itself

December 4, 2023

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High-stakes investigation into DW TV’s exposé sends shockwaves through Pattaya and Thailand. Deputy National Police Chief, ‘Big Joke,’ takes charge as the scandal unravels. Controversial… Read More ›

Fury as police track American and German who bought their way out of child sex abuse in Pattaya

Fury as police track American and German who bought their way out of child sex abuse in Pattaya

December 3, 2023

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Pattaya’s dark resurgence: Shocking revelations as German and American tourists allegedly bribed their way out of child sex abuse charges. The scathing documentary exposes a… Read More ›

Disaster averted as tourist bus is evacuated minutes before it exploded into flames on Friday

Disaster averted as tourist bus is evacuated minutes before it exploded into flames on Friday

December 2, 2023

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Dramatic escape: Tourists rescued from fiery bus inferno. The heart-stopping incident involving a bus carrying tourists unfolded near Sai Yok Hospital, and an unanticipated disaster,… Read More ›

Defending the thin blue line: Ex-Phatthalung Chief challenges fugitive Sia’s corruption claims 

Defending the thin blue line: Ex-Phatthalung Chief challenges fugitive Sia’s corruption claims 

December 2, 2023

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Former police chief stands by accused officer amid fugitive allegations. As Sia Pang Na Node’s escape saga unfolds, the ex-chief warns against destabilising drug suppression… Read More ›

Senator meets officials in targeted assets seizure at home while he claims innocence and immunity

Senator meets officials in targeted assets seizure at home while he claims innocence and immunity

December 1, 2023

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In an escalation of legal woes, Senator Upakit suffers a barrage of asset seizures, totalling ฿691 million. Amidst claims of innocence and legal immunity, officials… Read More ›

Powerful gas truck explosion on Bangkok’s busy Rama 3 Road rocks the capital injuring Two people

Powerful gas truck explosion on Bangkok’s busy Rama 3 Road rocks the capital injuring Two people

November 29, 2023

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Explosive chaos on Rama 3 Road in a high-octane drama. Bangkok’s bustling carriageway rattled by a powerful gas truck explosion at 2:45 pm on Tuesday.… Read More ›

‘Madame Dear’ throws her hat in the ring for the Democrat Party leadership with the party at war

‘Madame Dear’ throws her hat in the ring for the Democrat Party leadership with the party at war

November 29, 2023

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As Thailand’s oldest political party battles internal strife post-May’s General Election, former Palang Pracharat Party Bangkok MP, Ms Wattanya Bunnag, known as Madame Dear, announces… Read More ›

Srettha’s crisis is not just an economic one, it is a ‘3D debt crisis’ that is strangling GDP growth

Srettha’s crisis is not just an economic one, it is a ‘3D debt crisis’ that is strangling GDP growth

November 27, 2023

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Thailand’s economy is caught in a trap where it cannot generate the level of income and profit margins to increase labour pay levels to make… Read More ›

Thailand expects good news with reports that 23 of its hostages may be freed in the coming hours

Thailand expects good news with reports that 23 of its hostages may be freed in the coming hours

November 24, 2023

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On Friday, however, Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nu-Kara played down the news saying the media report from London was not confirmed while a government spokesman said… Read More ›

Zombie Thai firms holding back economic growth as they struggle just to pay interest on bank debt

Zombie Thai firms holding back economic growth as they struggle just to pay interest on bank debt

November 23, 2023

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

Another negative impact of government intervention in the free market caused by the disastrous pandemic shutdown in 2020 was identified this week. Zombie firms with… Read More ›

Move by Navy Chief puts Chinese sub back in the water as he seeks legal clarity on the contract

Move by Navy Chief puts Chinese sub back in the water as he seeks legal clarity on the contract

November 22, 2023

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Coy Prime Minister Srettha, on Tuesday, made it clear the Chinese had not fully accepted his request in October to replace the submarine with a… Read More ›

Taiwanese man had counterfeiting operation in two safes in hotel room where he was murdered

Taiwanese man had counterfeiting operation in two safes in hotel room where he was murdered

November 21, 2023

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48 year old who, it now appears, was embarking on another career in crime, having served time for human trafficking in Taiwan, gave his life… Read More ›

90-day visa for European travellers to boost confidence and goodwill damaged by pandemic

90-day visa for European travellers to boost confidence and goodwill damaged by pandemic

November 20, 2023

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Plan to boost long-haul tourist numbers from Europe as Thailand needs to woo back its former tourism market in Western countries, lost during the pandemic… Read More ›

PM met Canadian Premier Trudeau at US Summit and urged a Canadian-Thai free trade pact

PM met Canadian Premier Trudeau at US Summit and urged a Canadian-Thai free trade pact

November 18, 2023

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

The productive exchange between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Canadian PM focused on the need to conclude a free trade agreement currently being negotiated… Read More ›

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