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Vietnamese duo arrested as police smash theft ring in Bangkok targeting foreign tourists at Grand Palace

Vietnamese duo arrested as police smash theft ring in Bangkok targeting foreign tourists at Grand Palace

January 18, 2024

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

Vietnamese duo arrested for targeting tourists at the Grand Palace in Metropolitan Police crackdown. Japanese tourist’s bag was snatched and ฿459,670 was charged by the… Read More ›

Catastrophe in Suphan Buri as at least 22 die in huge fireworks explosion on Wednesday afternoon

Catastrophe in Suphan Buri as at least 22 die in huge fireworks explosion on Wednesday afternoon

January 17, 2024

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Suphan Buri Horror: 22 lives lost in fireworks factory blast. Prime Minister orders probe into factory’s dark history. National safety concerns about fireworks escalate after… Read More ›

Couple brutally murdered in Trang province over an ongoing feud linked to a rubber tree dispute

Couple brutally murdered in Trang province over an ongoing feud linked to a rubber tree dispute

January 16, 2024

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Rubber tree feud ends in brutal slaying: Husband and wife, Nitikorn and Chananthita, gunned down, set ablaze in rural Trang. Ongoing land feud revealed as… Read More ›

Pot industry pushes back against draft law that would put an end to Thailand’s cannabis revolution

Pot industry pushes back against draft law that would put an end to Thailand’s cannabis revolution

January 14, 2024

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Thailand’s Cannabis Clash: Industry rebels against Pheu Thai’s efforts to frame a new law on cannabis. What some see as an effort at preserving public… Read More ›

Government closely monitoring Thailand’s corporate sector bond market. Fears of a pending crisis

Government closely monitoring Thailand’s corporate sector bond market. Fears of a pending crisis

January 13, 2024

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

With a colossal private sector debt, experts warn of a potential economic implosion. The finance ministry closely monitors the situation, hinting at a possible emergency… Read More ›

Family, locals mourn young mother of two buried alive by husband in horrific Maha Sarakham murder

Family, locals mourn young mother of two buried alive by husband in horrific Maha Sarakham murder

January 12, 2024

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‘Young mother buried alive by estranged husband: Maha Sarakham in shock. Family and community demand justice after another shocking outrage. Meanwhile, the double murderer who… Read More ›

Blind man conned out of land by his deceased mother’s younger sister after signing up for a loan

Blind man conned out of land by his deceased mother’s younger sister after signing up for a loan

January 10, 2024

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

Blind man’s heartbreaking betrayal as his Aunt swindles his land for a loan. In a week of uplifting financial disability support hikes, Mr Likhit’s tale… Read More ›

PM again attacks central bank on interest rates as deputy Finance Minister raises bond concerns

PM again attacks central bank on interest rates as deputy Finance Minister raises bond concerns

January 8, 2024

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

Economic turmoil online: PM’s second attack on Bank of Thailand raises bond concerns. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin launched a scathing attack on the Bank of… Read More ›

Marijuana industry faces disaster as Health Minister unveils law to outlaw recreational pot use in Thailand

Marijuana industry faces disaster as Health Minister unveils law to outlaw recreational pot use in Thailand

January 7, 2024

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

Thai Cannabis Crackdown: Health Minister’s new law targets recreational use and challenges Bhumjaithai’s legacy. Minister Cholnan unveils strict cannabis law, eliminating recreational use. The current… Read More ›

New tax era in Thailand begins as Revenue now shares data with 138 countries within the OECD

New tax era in Thailand begins as Revenue now shares data with 138 countries within the OECD

January 6, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s Tax Revolution – The Revenue Department of Thailand embraces a new era in tax enforcement, sharing data with 138 countries within the OECD framework.… Read More ›

5 more boat drivers in Phuket test positive for methamphetamine use in shock results at Ao Por Pier

5 more boat drivers in Phuket test positive for methamphetamine use in shock results at Ao Por Pier

January 5, 2024

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Phuket reels after a speedboat tragedy claims the life of a 5-year-old Russian girl. Shockingly, five boat drivers at Ao Por Pier tested positive on… Read More ›

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

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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

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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 ›

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