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PM takes aim at the Bank of Thailand over interest rates despite Thailand’s lower borrowing costs

PM takes aim at the Bank of Thailand over interest rates despite Thailand’s lower borrowing costs

January 3, 2024

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

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin takes a swipe at the Bank of Thailand’s 2.5% interest rate, citing potential harm to economic recovery. As Thailand begins to… Read More ›

Thailand, China forge closer ties with permanent visa-free access between both countries on March 1st 2024

Thailand, China forge closer ties with permanent visa-free access between both countries on March 1st 2024

January 2, 2024

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

Thailand & China: Historic Visa-Free pact boosts tourism and ties. PM Srettha Thavisin announces a groundbreaking move confirming permanent visa-free access between China and Thailand.… Read More ›

Social security fund faces bankruptcy in a decade if action is not taken due to the Kingdom’s acute ageing crisis

Social security fund faces bankruptcy in a decade if action is not taken due to the Kingdom’s acute ageing crisis

January 1, 2024

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

Thai Social Security Fund on the Brink: Pro-Democracy win overshadowed by looming financial crisis. Thailand’s Social Security Fund, valued at ฿2.36 trillion, faces imminent bankruptcy… Read More ›

Tourist speedboat crashes into rocks as it returns to Phuket after day trip to Phi Phi and Krabi on Sunday

Tourist speedboat crashes into rocks as it returns to Phuket after day trip to Phi Phi and Krabi on Sunday

December 31, 2023

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Phuket Speedboat Horror. Captain Unconscious, tourists injured in Maiton Island high impact collision. End-of-year danger on Thailand’s waters again in focus following the tragedy in… Read More ›

Thai economy is stable but is being strangled by personal debt. Fixing it could see pain before any gain

Thai economy is stable but is being strangled by personal debt. Fixing it could see pain before any gain

December 29, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand shocked by a 4.71% plunge in November’s manufacturing, prompting concerns about a fading economic base. High household debt poses a significant threat despite the… Read More ›

Police prosecution of underage Siam Paragon mass shooter deemed ‘illegal’ by prosecutors for now

Police prosecution of underage Siam Paragon mass shooter deemed ‘illegal’ by prosecutors for now

December 28, 2023

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

In a shocking turn, the Prosecution Office for Juvenile and Family Cases rejects the case against the 14-year-old Siam Paragon shooter. Citing an ‘illegal’ investigation… Read More ›

Steady as she goes growth and economic stability driven by a growth in US exports is all good news

Steady as she goes growth and economic stability driven by a growth in US exports is all good news

December 27, 2023

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

Thailand’s economic outlook for 2024 and 2025 focuses on stability. Cabinet-approved budgets reflect prudent fiscal measures, projecting a deficit of ฿693 billion for 2023-2024. Despite… Read More ›

Top media influencer claims that Chinese men target Thai women for love in what she calls ‘son hunting’

Top media influencer claims that Chinese men target Thai women for love in what she calls ‘son hunting’

December 26, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Social media star complains to the police about her relationship breakdown. After revealing her pregnancy to Mr Zhang, he abruptly returned to China upon learning… Read More ›

Public has not forgotten the backroom deals in August. Move Forward Party is even more popular

Public has not forgotten the backroom deals in August. Move Forward Party is even more popular

December 25, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand ends 2023 with an unpopular government that faces many challenges. It is the fallout from a backroom deal in the summer. In the meantime,… Read More ›

Three elderly murder plot makers lodged in a Bangkok Prison after bail pleas were denied in court

Three elderly murder plot makers lodged in a Bangkok Prison after bail pleas were denied in court

December 24, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Three elderly suspects, including Taiwanese businessman Feng-Hao Chang, faced Bangkok Remand Prison on Saturday after the court denied bail. It’s a sinister murder-for-hire case targeting… Read More ›

Massive police raids on Friday in response to murder plot linked with ฿1 billion family business concern

Massive police raids on Friday in response to murder plot linked with ฿1 billion family business concern

December 22, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Father’s murder plot scuppered: Thai tycoon’s sinister scheme – Three Arrested. Billion-baht business feud turns deadly. Elite police units foil family conspiracy and plot with… Read More ›

Anutin reveals new low-interest loan facility for informal borrowers with a good credit rating to be offered 

Anutin reveals new low-interest loan facility for informal borrowers with a good credit rating to be offered 

December 22, 2023

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

Thai government to the rescue: Deputy PM Anutin announces low-interest loans up to ฿50,000 for good credit borrowers outside the formal system. It comes amid… Read More ›

Thai uncle vows to appeal after being handed 20 years over the death of 3 year old ‘Nong Chompoo’ in Mukdahan

Thai uncle vows to appeal after being handed 20 years over the death of 3 year old ‘Nong Chompoo’ in Mukdahan

December 21, 2023

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

It is a heart-wrenching case that gripped the nation. Uncle Phol on Tuesday received a 20-year sentence over the mysterious death of 3-year-old Nong Chompoo… Read More ›

National crackdown underway as German spurned in love, is arrested for a 5-month visa overstay in Krabi

National crackdown underway as German spurned in love, is arrested for a 5-month visa overstay in Krabi

December 20, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Local police in Krabi confirm a national crackdown on overstaying tourists is underway. A heartbroken German, drowning his sorrows in beer, was arrested on Ko… Read More ›

Macabre scene for rescuers after army shootout with drug traffickers left 15 dead on a Chiang Rai hilltop

Macabre scene for rescuers after army shootout with drug traffickers left 15 dead on a Chiang Rai hilltop

December 19, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

In a swift 5-minute encounter, Thai forces annihilated a drug gang on the border. Tragically, 15 were killed, as 2 million meth pills were seized.… Read More ›

Party in Thailand as nightlife opens until 4 am while more airport police are drafted in to meet demand

Party in Thailand as nightlife opens until 4 am while more airport police are drafted in to meet demand

December 17, 2023

Culture, Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand gears up for a vibrant holiday season with extended nightlife hours until 4 am and Suvarnabhumi Airport anticipating over 150,000 daily arrivals. Deputy Prime… Read More ›

Economy at crossroads: World Bank calls for structural reform to avert two decades of low growth

Economy at crossroads: World Bank calls for structural reform to avert two decades of low growth

December 16, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

It’s an economic SOS: The World Bank sounds the alarm! Ageing woes, private sector debt and corruption threaten 20 years of sluggish growth. Urgent structural… Read More ›

Irish man’s family turn to media when confronted with a ฿6.6 million medical bill to save tourist’s life

Irish man’s family turn to media when confronted with a ฿6.6 million medical bill to save tourist’s life

December 15, 2023

Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Irishman James Burke’s dream holiday in Thailand turned tragic after a mosquito bite led to a rare disease. Hospitalised with sepsis, kidney failure, and more,… Read More ›

Bhumjaithai and Anutin plan Thailand’s education agenda with an emphasis on national pride and ethical, civic duties 

Bhumjaithai and Anutin plan Thailand’s education agenda with an emphasis on national pride and ethical, civic duties 

December 14, 2023

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

In a bold move, Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party shifts focus to national pride in education. However, with dismal PISA scores and debates on conservatism versus progress,… Read More ›

Gold Medal Olympian faces 10 years as police press sex charges over girl he met at Khon Kaen bar and took to a hotel

Gold Medal Olympian faces 10 years as police press sex charges over girl he met at Khon Kaen bar and took to a hotel

December 14, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thai sports icon Somrak Khamsing faces 10 years behind bars after a hotel rendezvous with a minor in Khon Kaen. Top cop, General Surachate Hakparn… Read More ›

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