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Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door

Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door

April 22, 2025

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

Rumours swirl of a major cabinet shake-up as PM Paetongtarn hints at dropping Bhumjaithai from the government. Speculation intensifies after fiery clashes, poor poll ratings,… Read More ›

Sai Scott National Park Ranger to be formally removed from role by Director-general’s order this week

Sai Scott National Park Ranger to be formally removed from role by Director-general’s order this week

April 21, 2025

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Controversial National Park ranger Sai Scott is to be formally removed this week after a viral beach row with a Russian tourist, rising staff complaints… Read More ›

Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many

Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many

April 21, 2025

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Pope Francis has died aged 88, ending a 12-year papacy marked by humility, reform and global outreach. He inspired millions with his compassion and message… Read More ›

Narcotics Czar issues severe warning about killer drug cocktail ‘Labubu’ sold in Bangkok over Songkran

Narcotics Czar issues severe warning about killer drug cocktail ‘Labubu’ sold in Bangkok over Songkran

April 21, 2025

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Deadly ‘Labubu’ party pills sold during Songkran spark national alert after two deaths and one hospitalisation in Bangkok. ONCB warns pills contain a lethal mix… Read More ›

Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand

Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand

April 20, 2025

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

BMW road rage incident involving ex-mayor’s son sparks political storm in Thailand as injured elderly couple dubbed Uncle and Auntie win sympathy, online outrage erupts,… Read More ›

Ranger Sai resigns but defiantly insists that he was right to teach a Western foreign tourist a lesson

Ranger Sai resigns but defiantly insists that he was right to teach a Western foreign tourist a lesson

April 20, 2025

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Defiant Thai-Scots ranger “Sai Scott” resigns after tourist clash, insisting he was right to defend Thailand’s honour. As backlash erupts from tour operators and park… Read More ›

Thai economy thrown into disarray by Trump’s tariffs. Exports and Tourism may both be far lower in 2025

Thai economy thrown into disarray by Trump’s tariffs. Exports and Tourism may both be far lower in 2025

April 19, 2025

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

Trump’s tariffs create economic turmoil for Thailand, with exports and tourism set to drop sharply in 2025. As the baht strengthens, growth forecasts are slashed,… Read More ›

Young German couple, the parents of a toddler, blown off the road in Phang-nga at a Zebra crossing point

Young German couple, the parents of a toddler, blown off the road in Phang-nga at a Zebra crossing point

April 19, 2025

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Young German couple pushing a toddler in a stroller struck by speeding pickup at a zebra crossing in Khao Lak. Both parents were critically injured… Read More ›

Prime Minister orders arrests over the Chatuchak Auditor General building disaster within seven days

Prime Minister orders arrests over the Chatuchak Auditor General building disaster within seven days

April 18, 2025

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

PM orders arrests within 7 days over Chatuchak building collapse as police probe forged signatures, faulty shaft design, substandard steel and corruption, while seismic risk… Read More ›

National parks boss rules out firing controversial Thai Scots National Park Ranger but issues a warning

National parks boss rules out firing controversial Thai Scots National Park Ranger but issues a warning

April 18, 2025

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Thai-Scots ranger Merman escapes dismissal after racism row with tourist. Parks chief warned him to tone down online presence urging approval for posts. Merman appeared… Read More ›

High level diplomacy in Bangkok as Thaksin hosts Malaysian Premier and Burma’s reviled junta leader

High level diplomacy in Bangkok as Thaksin hosts Malaysian Premier and Burma’s reviled junta leader

April 17, 2025

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Thaksin Shinawatra hosts Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and Burma’s junta leader for a controversial dinner in Bangkok amid tight security and diplomatic tensions. The meeting… Read More ›

Pattaya police trying to find out how UK man Michael Ward had a .38 revolver in Russian Roulette tragedy

Pattaya police trying to find out how UK man Michael Ward had a .38 revolver in Russian Roulette tragedy

April 17, 2025

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

Brit tourist Michael Ward remains critical after shooting himself in the head during Russian roulette in Pattaya. Thai police probing how he obtained loaded .38… Read More ›

Pattaya’s Songkran Mayhem must be toned down or kept in check warn the city’s police as tempers flare

Pattaya’s Songkran Mayhem must be toned down or kept in check warn the city’s police as tempers flare

April 16, 2025

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Pattaya police vow crackdown after Songkran chaos sees foreign tourists clash with bar staff, a brawl erupt on Soi 6, a newly tattooed man assaulted… Read More ›

Burma’s Min Aung Hlaing to meet Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim in Bangkok on Thursday in peace push

Burma’s Min Aung Hlaing to meet Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim in Bangkok on Thursday in peace push

April 16, 2025

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Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim will meet Myanmar’s General Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok on Thursday to discuss humanitarian issues amid Myanmar’s civil war and earthquake… Read More ›

Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out

Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out

April 15, 2025

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

Finance Minister Pichai to meet Bank of Thailand chief before flying to Washington for crisis talks. Focus will be on US bond holdings, currency risks… Read More ›

Thaksin does not rule out joining talks in US as Thai team finalises plans. They fly out on Thursday ahead of Monday talks

Thaksin does not rule out joining talks in US as Thai team finalises plans. They fly out on Thursday ahead of Monday talks

April 15, 2025

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Thaksin leaves the door open to joining key US trade talks as the Thai delegation led by Pichai flies out Thursday. Final strategy set at… Read More ›

Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi

Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi

April 14, 2025

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

Thailand was hit by two minor earthquakes on Monday, a 1.4 magnitude tremor in Chiang Mai and a 3.5 magnitude in Krabi. Despite this, the… Read More ›

Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed

Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed

April 14, 2025

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

Hi So Hot’s fake uniform and royal claims land him in deeper trouble as lèse-majesté charges are filed. Now in a wheelchair under suicide watch,… Read More ›

Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms

Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms

April 13, 2025

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

Death toll rises at doomed Chatuchak building site as hopes fade and the spotlight turns to Chinese contractors, cancelled deals, poor oversight, substandard steel and… Read More ›

Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns

Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns

April 13, 2025

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

Two tourist boats burst into flames within 24 hours off southern Thailand, prompting urgent safety concerns. All tourists were rescued but two young crewmen suffered… Read More ›

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