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China warns Thailand not to ‘please’ the United States at its expense. US trade talks again postponed

China warns Thailand not to ‘please’ the United States at its expense. US trade talks again postponed

April 22, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

China warns Thailand against siding with the US as trade talks are postponed again. Pressure mounts on Bangkok over F-16 jet deal rejection, cabinet reshuffle… Read More ›

Arrest warrant issued for Swiss man Uli Fehr after his no-show in Phuket for Court of Appeal judgement

Arrest warrant issued for Swiss man Uli Fehr after his no-show in Phuket for Court of Appeal judgement

April 21, 2025

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Swiss man Uli Fehr faces arrest after failing to appear in Phuket court for verdict in assault appeal. Case, involving a Thai doctor and a… Read More ›

Arrested man linked with Chatuchak building collapse tells police he is a Chinese state employee

Arrested man linked with Chatuchak building collapse tells police he is a Chinese state employee

April 21, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Chinese man arrested over deadly Chatuchak building collapse claims he is a Chinese state employee sent to oversee infrastructure investment. Investigators suspect proxy use of… Read More ›

People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul agrees with higher borrowing to deal with the Trump tariff crisis

People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul agrees with higher borrowing to deal with the Trump tariff crisis

April 20, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Opposition MP Sirikanya Tansakul backs higher public borrowing to tackle the Trump tariff crisis but urges the government to revise its 2026 budget and present… Read More ›

Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

April 20, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Chinese owner of the firm behind fatal Bangkok collapse arrested in hotel raid as Thai police expose fake Thai shareholders fronting for Chinese bosses. DSI… Read More ›

Bangkok EV car self-ignites while charging at 5 am. Owner is done as insurance costs soar over premiums

Bangkok EV car self-ignites while charging at 5 am. Owner is done as insurance costs soar over premiums

April 19, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 2024 EV car caught fire while charging early Saturday morning in Bangkok. The incident, which luckily left no one injured, raises concerns over EV… Read More ›

Swedish traveller still probed after Thursday night scare at Udon Thani Airport and arrest in Bangkok

Swedish traveller still probed after Thursday night scare at Udon Thani Airport and arrest in Bangkok

April 19, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Swedish traveller under surveillance after explosive scare at Udon Thani Airport. The bag left behind triggered a terminal evacuation, bomb squad callout and an arrest… Read More ›

Peace breakthrough as Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim secures prisoner releases and new ceasefire in Burma

Peace breakthrough as Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim secures prisoner releases and new ceasefire in Burma

April 18, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim achieves a breakthrough in Burma, securing the release of 4,800 prisoners and extending the ceasefire. He holds talks with both the… Read More ›

Pattatya police arrest sleeping Chinese driver at accident scene. He was too intoxicated to drive away

Pattatya police arrest sleeping Chinese driver at accident scene. He was too intoxicated to drive away

April 18, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A drunk Chinese tourist was found asleep at the wheel after crashing into parked vehicles on Pattaya 3 Road. After a failed attempt to flee,… Read More ›

Shocking cases investigated by police in Pattaya and Bangkok of two dead babies. One may be maternal infanticide

Shocking cases investigated by police in Pattaya and Bangkok of two dead babies. One may be maternal infanticide

April 17, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Two newborn babies found dead in separate Bangkok and Pattaya cases within 48 hours. One woman claims stillbirth, the other allegedly left her baby to… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn listed as one of 114 top World leaders under 40 years of age by a Swiss-based body backed by the WEF

PM Paetongtarn listed as one of 114 top World leaders under 40 years of age by a Swiss-based body backed by the WEF

April 17, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

PM Paetongtarn was named one of 114 top global leaders under 40 by WEF’s Young Global Leaders forum as she prepares to host Malaysian PM… Read More ›

Pichai’s team not to fly to the United States this week but next week as US-Chinese tensions escalate

Pichai’s team not to fly to the United States this week but next week as US-Chinese tensions escalate

April 16, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Pichai’s team postpones US trip amid escalating US-China tensions. Thai finance minister delays meeting with US trade reps, while global markets react to Trump’s tariffs.… Read More ›

Swede clashes with rescuers after accident in Buriram caused by water bottle. Thai wife calmed tensions

Swede clashes with rescuers after accident in Buriram caused by water bottle. Thai wife calmed tensions

April 16, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 65-year-old Swedish man crashed his pickup in Buriram after reaching for a fallen water bottle. He clashed with rescuers at the scene, but his… Read More ›

Missing Welsh man found safe and well in Krabi after family at home issued a nationwide alert in Thailand

Missing Welsh man found safe and well in Krabi after family at home issued a nationwide alert in Thailand

April 15, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Missing Welsh tourist Daniel Davies, 26, was found safe in Krabi after vanishing for over a month. Family launched a nationwide appeal in Thailand as… Read More ›

Hero police officer in Nakhon Pathom saves 35-year-old woman’s life in dangerous bee attack on Sunday

Hero police officer in Nakhon Pathom saves 35-year-old woman’s life in dangerous bee attack on Sunday

April 15, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A heroic Thai police officer is being praised for saving a woman’s life after she was attacked by a swarm of bees at a packed… Read More ›

Last calls for travellers to be prepared for the Digital Entry Card (TDAC) entry system from May 1st

Last calls for travellers to be prepared for the Digital Entry Card (TDAC) entry system from May 1st

April 14, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand warns incoming travellers to complete the new Digital Entry Card (TDAC) before May 1. Foreigners must register online within 3 days of arrival or… Read More ›

Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles

Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles

April 14, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Two Italian women lost in a dense jungle on Koh Phangan were rescued after a three-hour mission triggered by the Italian Embassy. The search, slowed… Read More ›

Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech

Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech

April 13, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Coalition in crisis as Bhumjaithai scion slams casino bill, fuelling fury in Pheu Thai ranks. Land scandals, cannabis rifts and a Senate probe deepen tensions.… Read More ›

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

April 13, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Water fights erupt across Bangkok as Songkran 2025 kicks off in full force. PM Paetongtarn takes to the skies to monitor traffic as crowds of… Read More ›

Tragedy of young UK Muay Thai boxer’s death in Pattaya probed in the UK this week, full hearing later

Tragedy of young UK Muay Thai boxer’s death in Pattaya probed in the UK this week, full hearing later

April 12, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

UK inquest hears Muay Thai boxer Josh Goldstone, 21, died from a drug cocktail in Pattaya hotel. Tragedy stuns the fight world. Full hearing due… Read More ›

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