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Land Bridge to PM Srettha’s economic policy dreams on the agenda with a 2029 launch date

Land Bridge to PM Srettha’s economic policy dreams on the agenda with a 2029 launch date

November 17, 2023

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

Southern Land Bridge is an economic proposal with massive potential for the Thai economy and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. However, it must be commercially viable,… Read More ›

Hopes that 25 Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be freed in the next 10 days in ceasefire

Hopes that 25 Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be freed in the next 10 days in ceasefire

November 16, 2023

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A solemn ceremony to welcome back the remains of five deceased workers, all men from Northern Thailand. It was the fifth such shipment after 39… Read More ›

Chinese police patrols plan dumped by ministers quickly after public backlash threatened to erupt

Chinese police patrols plan dumped by ministers quickly after public backlash threatened to erupt

November 14, 2023

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

Proposal for Chinese police in Thailand has raised extended questions about Chinese overseas police patrols, which are currently only sanctioned in Croatia and Serbia after… Read More ›

Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt

Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt

November 13, 2023

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

The danger of a credit downgrade for Thailand is growing as private sector debt continues to creep up, and even with interest rates at only… Read More ›

Srettha outlines Digital Wallet as his government begins to flounder with a faltering economy and confusion

Srettha outlines Digital Wallet as his government begins to flounder with a faltering economy and confusion

November 10, 2023

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

This week, an Investor Confidence Index (ICI) poll showed a massive fall in confidence in October, with capital flows accelerating out of the Kingdom and… Read More ›

Top Shia Muslim leader condemns Thai nationals fighting with Israel’s Army as a stab in the back

Top Shia Muslim leader condemns Thai nationals fighting with Israel’s Army as a stab in the back

November 8, 2023

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

Thai officials have been upbeat about the prospect of securing the release of a reported 24 Thai hostages being held by Hamas since they were… Read More ›

19-year-old woman nabbed for human trafficking over sex for sale service on the X social network

19-year-old woman nabbed for human trafficking over sex for sale service on the X social network

November 6, 2023

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

The accused told police she acted as a go-between, using the social media page to attract customers. She admitted she was the administrator of the… Read More ›

Change in the tax law does target expats living in Thailand and extends reporting obligations

Change in the tax law does target expats living in Thailand and extends reporting obligations

November 4, 2023

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

Top lawyer and former member of the National Reform Council, along with others, calls for a new Revenue Code and for Thailand to compete with… Read More ›

4am nightlife closing hours on track for Christmas or New Year’s season despite intense blowback

4am nightlife closing hours on track for Christmas or New Year’s season despite intense blowback

November 2, 2023

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

Approval from the Ministry of Public Health comes conditional on strict zoning, with the proposal targeted at a select number of nightlife establishments linked with… Read More ›

28-year-old woman enslaved and beaten by her drug-dealing boyfriend in 3 months of living Hell

28-year-old woman enslaved and beaten by her drug-dealing boyfriend in 3 months of living Hell

October 31, 2023

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

Social media activist who in the last year has exposed misery and suffering beneath the surface of Thai society brings his latest victim to ‘Big… Read More ›

Wild Boar teenager took his own life at a Leicester, UK soccer academy in February, says Coroner

Wild Boar teenager took his own life at a Leicester, UK soccer academy in February, says Coroner

October 30, 2023

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Duangphet or ‘Dom’ was at the heart of a rescue in July 2018, which generated warmth and goodwill throughout the world. His death in February… Read More ›

Legal casinos and gambling in Thailand being weighed up carefully after Deputy PM’s backing 

Legal casinos and gambling in Thailand being weighed up carefully after Deputy PM’s backing 

October 26, 2023

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

Bhumjaithai Party MP last month urged the government to look at how Singapore is benefiting from selectly legalising casinos with a report that the US… Read More ›

Anutin: crackdown on illegality extends to the nightlife sector; no more graft or pay-to-play

Anutin: crackdown on illegality extends to the nightlife sector; no more graft or pay-to-play

October 24, 2023

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

A Get Tough policy on nightlife operators is coming as the Minister of Tourism and Sports is pushing for 4 am closing hours for tourism… Read More ›

Heavily armed gold shop raiders foiled by wily owner who threw 20kg explosive device into tank

Heavily armed gold shop raiders foiled by wily owner who threw 20kg explosive device into tank

October 23, 2023

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

The attack in Narathiwat appeared to deploy several groups of armed men to thwart and divert a security response while they robbed a large department… Read More ›

Thailand cancels Chinese sub, wants credit for a new frigate. Tense talks that could yet go legal

Thailand cancels Chinese sub, wants credit for a new frigate. Tense talks that could yet go legal

October 21, 2023

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Distinct possibility of a legal wrangle as the government seeks credit for the ฿7 billion already paid in respect of a breach of contract by… Read More ›

Myanmar scam gang linked with  19-year-old girl’s iPhone suicide in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Myanmar scam gang linked with 19-year-old girl’s iPhone suicide in Nakhon Si Thammarat

October 19, 2023

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

Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) has already identified the financial trail concerning the money transferred by the young girl at the centre of an enormous… Read More ›

Bangkok’s Governor gives green light for 4 am opening hours for nightlife in tourist hotspots

Bangkok’s Governor gives green light for 4 am opening hours for nightlife in tourist hotspots

October 17, 2023

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

The proposal looks like it is proceeding nationwide this year, pushed by the country’s new soft power panel and endorsed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.… Read More ›

Israel to pay ฿35k per month to wives of Thai workers killed in Hamas raid and child support

Israel to pay ฿35k per month to wives of Thai workers killed in Hamas raid and child support

October 15, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The government is working with Israeli authorities to provide replacement and reserve passports to a growing number of Thais in Israel who want to return… Read More ›

Move to boost tourism sector with worrying signals near the start of the country’s high season

Move to boost tourism sector with worrying signals near the start of the country’s high season

October 12, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Thailand’s recovering airline industry, including the restructured operations of Thai Airways and Thai Air Asia X, is riding to the rescue of the country’s vital… Read More ›

Expats seeking a new life face challenges with stricter banking and taxation rules being pushed

Expats seeking a new life face challenges with stricter banking and taxation rules being pushed

October 11, 2023

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

Thailand is moving toward greater tax compliance from the hundreds of thousands of expats living in the kingdom. At the same time, banking facilities at… Read More ›

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