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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 ›

PM says all Thais in Israel can be rescued as war is declared with fears of an even wider conflagration

PM says all Thais in Israel can be rescued as war is declared with fears of an even wider conflagration

October 10, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

There are eleven Thais among the Israeli and foreign captives now imprisoned in Gaza by the Hamas terrorist group, which rules the coastal enclave. Eighteen… Read More ›

Chinese nuclear-powered sub disaster, 55 dead in the Yellow Sea, a wakeup call for Thailand

Chinese nuclear-powered sub disaster, 55 dead in the Yellow Sea, a wakeup call for Thailand

October 9, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The reported incident, which happened in August and is absolutely denied by Beijing and Chinese officials, raises the issue of safety and confidence about the… Read More ›

Killer moved to psychiatric clinic as men accused of selling him firearms are remanded in prison

Killer moved to psychiatric clinic as men accused of selling him firearms are remanded in prison

October 7, 2023

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

Minister of Justice Thawee Sodsong suggests that the government will have to look at the law relating to the prosecution of individuals under 15 years… Read More ›

Killer’s parents did not appear in court as Chinese niece recalls the terror of her aunt being executed

Killer’s parents did not appear in court as Chinese niece recalls the terror of her aunt being executed

October 6, 2023

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

The 14-year-old attacker fired 40 rounds according to the Royal Thai Police on Thursday hitting innocent people at the Siam Paragon Shopping Centre eleven times… Read More ›

Police chief confirms 2 dead with reports of at least one more fatality in Bangkok mass shooting

Police chief confirms 2 dead with reports of at least one more fatality in Bangkok mass shooting

October 3, 2023

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

Attacker appeared to be mentally disturbed when apprehended. He repeatedly told police ‘he’s over there’ as he was handcuffed and later interrogated by officers seeking… Read More ›

Tension grows between the Bank of Thailand and government after last week’s interest rate hike

Tension grows between the Bank of Thailand and government after last week’s interest rate hike

October 2, 2023

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

Both men appear to be pursuing a different vision with Mr Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput acting to protect the country’s financial stability while Mr Srettha is adamant… Read More ›

Baht continues to slide as PM Srettha pushes big-spending capital program to boost foreign tourism

Baht continues to slide as PM Srettha pushes big-spending capital program to boost foreign tourism

September 30, 2023

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

New international airport costing ฿80 billion to be built in Phang-nga province which is home to James Bond Island where key scenes from the 1974… Read More ›

Ministry of Labour plans to raise the retirement age with more workers opting out of the economy

Ministry of Labour plans to raise the retirement age with more workers opting out of the economy

September 30, 2023

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

Thailand is destined to lose 15.6% of its active workforce in the next 17 years up to 2040 while the ratio of workers to retired… Read More ›

Tourism to recover two-thirds of its 2019 income in 2023 with good news for Srettha on exports

Tourism to recover two-thirds of its 2019 income in 2023 with good news for Srettha on exports

September 28, 2023

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

Figures released for foreign tourism to September 19th show Thailand on target to earn ฿1.255 trillion from the industry this year despite a continued downturn… Read More ›

Calls for clarification of new Tax regime which appears to target expat foreign income sources

Calls for clarification of new Tax regime which appears to target expat foreign income sources

September 25, 2023

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

The tax change which has already been defended by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as a move against income inequality, is coming with Thailand in talks… Read More ›

Potent pot to be criminalised as the minister looks at ways to suppress recreational cannabis use

Potent pot to be criminalised as the minister looks at ways to suppress recreational cannabis use

September 23, 2023

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

The future of thousands of small businesses in Thailand that have thrived in the kingdom’s post-deregulation cannabis market which is now one of the world’s… Read More ›

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