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Death Bus firm in hot water as officials raid a garage where illegal gas tanks were being removed before inspection 

Death Bus firm in hot water as officials raid a garage where illegal gas tanks were being removed before inspection 

October 3, 2024

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Death bus firm under fire as officials raid secret garage, uncover illegal gas tanks. Driver denied bail after 23 perish in Tuesday’s inferno. Ongoing investigation… Read More ›

Moo Deng is the new soft power sensation flying the flag abroad for Thailand to world audiences

Moo Deng is the new soft power sensation flying the flag abroad for Thailand to world audiences

October 3, 2024

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Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, becomes a global sensation, featured on Saturday Night Live. Her playful antics, which captivated hearts on TikTok, now represent… Read More ›

Google invests $1 billion in Thailand as the Pheu Thai-led government’s digital economy dream takes shape

Google invests $1 billion in Thailand as the Pheu Thai-led government’s digital economy dream takes shape

October 2, 2024

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

Google commits $1 billion to Thailand, marking its first data centre investment in the kingdom. Prime Minister Paetongtarn highlights the digital economy’s potential to reduce… Read More ›

Ohio’s Senator JD Vance has more of an upside than Governor Walz in Tuesday night’s CBS debate show down

Ohio’s Senator JD Vance has more of an upside than Governor Walz in Tuesday night’s CBS debate show down

October 2, 2024

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JD Vance faces a critical showdown against Tim Walz as polls show mixed fortunes ahead of the election. With a sharp 57% unfavourable rating, Vance… Read More ›

23 dead including 20 school students in horrific bus explosion in Pathum Thani on Tuesday afternoon

23 dead including 20 school students in horrific bus explosion in Pathum Thani on Tuesday afternoon

October 1, 2024

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A school bus carrying students and teachers from Uthai Thani exploded on a Pathum Thani highway, killing 25, including 22 students. A ruptured tyre caused… Read More ›

Israel makes ominous moves as it now appears to be gearing up for a strategic ground offensive into Lebanon

Israel makes ominous moves as it now appears to be gearing up for a strategic ground offensive into Lebanon

September 30, 2024

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Israel ramps up military activity in Lebanon, conducting air strikes and limited incursions. The IDF targets Hezbollah positions as the threat of a full ground… Read More ›

Thai TV star calls for arrest of Foreigner who terrified her brother in harrowing Bangkok attack last week

Thai TV star calls for arrest of Foreigner who terrified her brother in harrowing Bangkok attack last week

September 30, 2024

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Thai actress demands the arrest of a foreign attacker who brutally beat her brother in Bangkok. Despite clear CCTV evidence, police delay action as the… Read More ›

Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah dead in another coup for Israel defence forces in their war on Hezbollah

Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah dead in another coup for Israel defence forces in their war on Hezbollah

September 29, 2024

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Israel has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a dramatic airstrike on Beirut, marking a significant escalation in their conflict. Analysts speculate on a potential… Read More ›

Finance Minister to meet Bank of Thailand boss. Seeks a revised inflation and interest rate policy for growth

Finance Minister to meet Bank of Thailand boss. Seeks a revised inflation and interest rate policy for growth

September 29, 2024

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

Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is set to meet with Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwatanaruput to discuss inflation and interest rates. As the baht appreciates,… Read More ›

Incoming Japanese PM, a hawk on China, plans an Asian NATO which will raise questions for Thailand

Incoming Japanese PM, a hawk on China, plans an Asian NATO which will raise questions for Thailand

September 28, 2024

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Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s incoming prime minister, aims to create an Asian NATO. This move raises questions for Thailand, a U.S. ally, as it navigates its… Read More ›

Police Chief’s wife grilled over UK Property and Financial trail for three hours by Inquiry Panel

Police Chief’s wife grilled over UK Property and Financial trail for three hours by Inquiry Panel

September 28, 2024

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Nipaphan Sukwimol, wife of National Police Chief Torsak Sukwimol, was questioned for three hours about UK property and financial dealings. It comes amid a wider… Read More ›

Markets rally on reports China’s politburo may move to reflate its troubled economy with stimulus

Markets rally on reports China’s politburo may move to reflate its troubled economy with stimulus

September 27, 2024

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China’s plans to reflate its economy lift global markets, sparking rallies in Chinese stocks and boosting the Thai baht. However, analysts warn that without clearer… Read More ›

Upskirt threat to women in Bangkok leads to police warning as kingpin is arrested in Bangkapi raid

Upskirt threat to women in Bangkok leads to police warning as kingpin is arrested in Bangkapi raid

September 26, 2024

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Bangkok police issue warning to women and students after arrest of gang leader involved in upskirt video network. The 20-year-old suspect profited from sharing illicit… Read More ›

UK holiday maker to Thailand lands in Heathrow Airport London with £1 million worth of cannabis

UK holiday maker to Thailand lands in Heathrow Airport London with £1 million worth of cannabis

September 25, 2024

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45-year-old UK man, Nathaniel Benson, was arrested at Heathrow after flying from Thailand with 100 kilos of cannabis hidden in five suitcases. He faces a… Read More ›

Government is already divided as the PM shelves efforts at amending the 2017 Constitution on ethics

Government is already divided as the PM shelves efforts at amending the 2017 Constitution on ethics

September 25, 2024

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In a tense press conference, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed her government’s rift over constitutional amendments. She deftly pivoted and spoke of prioritising flood relief… Read More ›

2nd Trump term would spell a massive shift by the US towards protectionism. It’s called Maganomics

2nd Trump term would spell a massive shift by the US towards protectionism. It’s called Maganomics

September 24, 2024

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

Trump’s economic agenda, “Maganomics,” promises a massive protectionist shift for the U.S., risking global tensions and trade wars. Critics warn his aggressive tariffs and isolationist… Read More ›

Finance Minister wants to raise Thailand’s level of inflation. Proposes talks with Bank of Thailand

Finance Minister wants to raise Thailand’s level of inflation. Proposes talks with Bank of Thailand

September 23, 2024

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Finance Minister Pichai proposes raising Thailand’s inflation rate in talks with the central bank, warning that prolonged low inflation could risk a systemic economic crisis.… Read More ›

US Federal Reserve rate cut piles pressure on Bank of Thailand and its governor who is holding firm

US Federal Reserve rate cut piles pressure on Bank of Thailand and its governor who is holding firm

September 21, 2024

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Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput warns against hasty interest rate cuts. The central bank boss emphasises financial stability over government demands. It comes amid rising tensions. Mr… Read More ›

Taiwan’s Defence Minister warns that Chinese drills are constantly growing and becoming more dangerous

Taiwan’s Defence Minister warns that Chinese drills are constantly growing and becoming more dangerous

September 20, 2024

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Taiwan warns of rising Chinese military threats as Defence Minister Koo stresses urgency in response time. With record PLA incursions and heightened tensions, the new… Read More ›

New 6-country tourist visa planned by the Foreign Ministry as well as Electronic Travel Authorisation

New 6-country tourist visa planned by the Foreign Ministry as well as Electronic Travel Authorisation

September 20, 2024

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

Thailand is working on a new 6-country tourist visa plan covering Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Malaysia, plus a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.… Read More ›

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