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Cambodian opposition leader arrested in Bangkok as Hun Sen’s long reign of coercion continues

Cambodian opposition leader arrested in Bangkok as Hun Sen’s long reign of coercion continues

July 9, 2023

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With two weeks to go before another phoney election in Cambodia to preserve the illusion of democracy which has already seen the main opposition party… Read More ›

Politicians skating on thin ice as the economy may not be able to withstand a political stalemate

Politicians skating on thin ice as the economy may not be able to withstand a political stalemate

July 7, 2023

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

A vote that delivers a new government led by Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat would lift investor sentiment immediately next Thursday but all the… Read More ›

Facebook to copy Twitter with its own paid-for blue check and verification service on its network in Thailand

Facebook to copy Twitter with its own paid-for blue check and verification service on its network in Thailand

July 6, 2023

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New Facebook verification service and blue tick will be quite similar to Twitter’s but Mark Zuckerberg is promising personal support at the end of the… Read More ›

Pheu Thai may face a terrible dilemma as outgoing government parties still aim for power in PM vote

Pheu Thai may face a terrible dilemma as outgoing government parties still aim for power in PM vote

July 6, 2023

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One discounted option that may emerge as the political stakes grow and the danger of instability becomes apparent is the inclusion of the Bhumjaithai Party… Read More ›

Debt crisis may be one of the top items on the new cabinet’s agenda as central bank stands ready

Debt crisis may be one of the top items on the new cabinet’s agenda as central bank stands ready

July 5, 2023

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

With runaway, quarter-by-a-quarter rises in unsecured personal debt running at over 10%, a threatened spike in non-performing loans, a household debt of at least ฿16… Read More ›

Police call on Don Mueang Airport to make CCTV footage of freak escalator walk accident available

Police call on Don Mueang Airport to make CCTV footage of freak escalator walk accident available

July 4, 2023

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The son of the 57-year-old woman named Ms Supannie Kittiratana who is being treated in a sterile environment at Bumrungrad Hospital, said that his mother… Read More ›

Breakthrough deal could see either Pita or Srettha take job as Thailand’s 30th PM on July 13th in key vote

Breakthrough deal could see either Pita or Srettha take job as Thailand’s 30th PM on July 13th in key vote

July 3, 2023

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Observers believe that the pact reportedly brokered between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties on Thursday evening last may hold the key to avoiding… Read More ›

NIDA poll shows that political conflict is still on the horizon as US envoy denies interference in election

NIDA poll shows that political conflict is still on the horizon as US envoy denies interference in election

July 2, 2023

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

The United States has become a target for conservatives who were roundly defeated in the May 14th General Election and who are expected to quickly… Read More ›

PM’s soothing words for frayed nerves as he says he will continue his role up to the next cabinet

PM’s soothing words for frayed nerves as he says he will continue his role up to the next cabinet

June 30, 2023

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

Key hurdle to forming the next government is the ability of eight party coalition and its supporters in parliament to find 376 seats in a… Read More ›

Freak escalator accident sees 57-year-old female passenger’s leg severed at Don Mueang Airport 

Freak escalator accident sees 57-year-old female passenger’s leg severed at Don Mueang Airport 

June 29, 2023

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Thailand’s second busiest airport was the kingdom’s main airport until 2006. Thursday’s freak accident followed another freak event with an escalator in 2019 when a… Read More ›

Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police

Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police

June 28, 2023

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

Evidence in both cases speaks to the perpetrators experiencing a hallucinatory state and not being able to take responsibility for their actions. In the first… Read More ›

Bullman nearly captured by Interpol in Paris at the end of May and then extradited back to Thailand

Bullman nearly captured by Interpol in Paris at the end of May and then extradited back to Thailand

June 26, 2023

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Bullman is now living in Oslo and will not be deported back to Thailand but is expected to be charged concerning the death of UK… Read More ›

Police accused of bribery file complaint with the AG’s Office based on new 2022 anti-torture law

Police accused of bribery file complaint with the AG’s Office based on new 2022 anti-torture law

June 24, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Legal case against 10 senior police officers accused of extorting benefits and bribes from the owners of an illegal website appears to be proceeding as… Read More ›

New PM in July a turning point for the Thai economy in 2023 which could still see 4% GDP growth recorded

New PM in July a turning point for the Thai economy in 2023 which could still see 4% GDP growth recorded

June 21, 2023

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

The prospects of a speedier formation of a new government with parliament now convening on July 3rd holds out hope to the business sector that… Read More ›

Officers warned of a thin line between crime and policing as the force confronts website extortion case

Officers warned of a thin line between crime and policing as the force confronts website extortion case

June 19, 2023

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

The latest corruption scandal related to allegations made by the owners of a gambling website known as ‘Foxbet 168’ who say they already paid ฿85… Read More ›

Overstaying Belgian man shot himself in the head in Phuket on Tuesday, third suicide in 2 weeks

Overstaying Belgian man shot himself in the head in Phuket on Tuesday, third suicide in 2 weeks

June 17, 2023

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Belgian was facing arrest and deportation from Thailand after having stayed in the kingdom for over 9o days beyond the expiry of his visa. Police… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest

Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest

June 15, 2023

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Ex PM Thaksin says he wishes to return to be with his seven grandchildren while describing his current exile in Dubai as akin to a… Read More ›

Biggest criminal case in Thai history to be finalised, on Friday, against suspected serial killer Am Cyanide

Biggest criminal case in Thai history to be finalised, on Friday, against suspected serial killer Am Cyanide

June 12, 2023

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

It is thought the alleged female serial killer may be facing 80 or so criminal charges including additional counts of theft and forgery in addition… Read More ›

Hitman in attack on a Russian in Phuket arrested at the airport after making it easy for police

Hitman in attack on a Russian in Phuket arrested at the airport after making it easy for police

June 10, 2023

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

A quick response by Thai police on Wednesday and a mistake by a Kazakh hitman who attempted to murder a Russian national leaving him in… Read More ›

Dangerous political flux in the aftermath of the General Election is growing and poses a threat

Dangerous political flux in the aftermath of the General Election is growing and poses a threat

June 8, 2023

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

Weeks after the May 14th election a decisive result has been thrown into question with ‘roadblocks’ being erected in front of Mr Pita Limjaroenrat’s road… Read More ›

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