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Economy sees sharp setback with lower private spending, investment and foreign tourism income

Economy sees sharp setback with lower private spending, investment and foreign tourism income

December 27, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Fresh data shows Thailand’s economy struggles as private consumption, investment and foreign tourism income drop. Manufacturing output slipped, and car production fell 27%. With tightened… Read More ›

Thai Zoo launches 5 giant rodents in Santa outfits to help tourists celebrate Christmas in the kingdom

Thai Zoo launches 5 giant rodents in Santa outfits to help tourists celebrate Christmas in the kingdom

December 25, 2024

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

Thai Zoo debuts capybaras in Santa suits to woo Christmas tourists as the kingdom embraces festive cheer and Western traditions. Giant rodents join Thailand’s unique… Read More ›

Northern Ireland man questioned by Pattaya police after former sex worker found dead in guest house

Northern Ireland man questioned by Pattaya police after former sex worker found dead in guest house

December 24, 2024

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

Northern Ireland man, 71, questioned after ex-sex worker’s decomposing body found in Pattaya guesthouse. Police probe grim discovery, with CCTV showing the pair days earlier.… Read More ›

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai rift is real and widening despite the latest attempt to soothe concerns among the public

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai rift is real and widening despite the latest attempt to soothe concerns among the public

December 22, 2024

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

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai’s political rift deepens despite efforts to smooth tensions. Thaksin Shinawatra’s growing influence, disputes over land, cannabis, constitutional reform and a looming… Read More ›

Rangsiman Rome MP calls for stiffer response to Myanmar’s junta over the jailing of Thai sailors

Rangsiman Rome MP calls for stiffer response to Myanmar’s junta over the jailing of Thai sailors

December 22, 2024

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

Rangsiman Rome calls for a tougher response from Thailand to Myanmar’s jailing of Thai seamen. The opposition MP criticizes the government’s weak stance on Myanmar’s… Read More ›

Thaksin calls for crypto-based bonds. Notes success and beauty of Isan women who marry foreigners

Thaksin calls for crypto-based bonds. Notes success and beauty of Isan women who marry foreigners

December 20, 2024

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

Thaksin calls for cryptocurrency-backed bonds to boost liquidity in Thailand’s economy. He highlights the success and beauty of Isan women marrying foreigners, emphasizes the need… Read More ›

Claims of a death warrant or contract taken out on a political murder victim’s life made by anti-corruption activist

Claims of a death warrant or contract taken out on a political murder victim’s life made by anti-corruption activist

December 18, 2024

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

Anti-corruption activist claims ฿30M death contract behind Prachin Buri politician’s murder. Allegations link former minister and high-profile figures to a political power struggle. Police probe… Read More ›

US Navy in Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand as Cambodia pivots towards warmer ties with America

US Navy in Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand as Cambodia pivots towards warmer ties with America

December 17, 2024

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

A US naval warship’s visit to Cambodia’s Sihanoukville signals a potential pivot towards the US, as the country insists on continuing Chinese support amid concerns… Read More ›

OECD tax changes and other moves at the heart of growing rifts appearing in Thailand’s government

OECD tax changes and other moves at the heart of growing rifts appearing in Thailand’s government

December 15, 2024

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

Thailand’s government faces internal rifts over OECD tax changes, with disputes over corporate tax, VAT hikes and an anti-coup law. In the meantime, the country… Read More ›

Millionaire Thai beggar woman picked up by police in Thursday crackdown in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area

Millionaire Thai beggar woman picked up by police in Thursday crackdown in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area

December 14, 2024

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

Millionaire Thai beggar caught in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit crackdown. A woman found with ฿300K cash and ฿1M bank deposits denies begging, claiming banana sales income. Police,… Read More ›

Thailand finally tackles its borrowing crisis which has come to a head in 2024 with effective measures

Thailand finally tackles its borrowing crisis which has come to a head in 2024 with effective measures

December 12, 2024

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

Thailand introduces a major debt restructuring plan for nearly 2 million borrowers, aiming to ease the borrowing crisis with new concessions and a focus on… Read More ›

Thaksin’s rapturous welcome in Ubon Ratchathani as he puts in another vintage performance on stage

Thaksin’s rapturous welcome in Ubon Ratchathani as he puts in another vintage performance on stage

December 11, 2024

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

Thaksin electrifies Ubon! Ex-PM rallies 4,000 supporters with promises of unity and better days, dismisses coup fears and takes aim at ‘nonsense’ dual citizenship talk.… Read More ›

Anti-coup bill to be withdrawn as opposition grows from conservative parties within the government

Anti-coup bill to be withdrawn as opposition grows from conservative parties within the government

December 10, 2024

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

Controversial anti-coup bill in Thailand faces mounting opposition from conservative parties. Pheu Thai MP Prayut Siripanich to withdraw the bill after backlash over military interference… Read More ›

15% VAT rate plan withdrawn over fierce backlash. Thailand needs time and patience for tax reform

15% VAT rate plan withdrawn over fierce backlash. Thailand needs time and patience for tax reform

December 9, 2024

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

A 15% VAT tax plan for Thailand was scrapped after public outcry. While the idea aimed to boost investment and tackle inequality, critics warned it… Read More ›

American tourist of Burmese origin dies in Phuket from electrocution after grabbing a faulty lamp pole

American tourist of Burmese origin dies in Phuket from electrocution after grabbing a faulty lamp pole

December 7, 2024

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

American tourist Thua Kyaw, 33, tragically dies in Phuket after grabbing a faulty lamp post during a slip. The lamppost, live with a dangerous high-voltage… Read More ›

Chinese EV players in Thailand may opt out of subsidies as a difficult year ends. But there is optimism for electric cars

Chinese EV players in Thailand may opt out of subsidies as a difficult year ends. But there is optimism for electric cars

December 6, 2024

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

Thailand’s EV market faces sharp sales declines in 2024, with Chinese firms struggling with subsidy challenges and unsold stock. Despite global backlash and consumer doubts,… Read More ›

UK man nabbed by top police agency for sexually abusing girlfriend’s 7 years old daughter in Pattaya after UK tip-off

UK man nabbed by top police agency for sexually abusing girlfriend’s 7 years old daughter in Pattaya after UK tip-off

December 4, 2024

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

UK man arrested in Pattaya after tip-off: suspected of abusing girlfriend’s 7-year-old daughter and posting a clip online. Police raided his home as shocking evidence… Read More ›

South Korean President shocks the World by declaring Martial Law. Raises tensions further in Asia Pacific

South Korean President shocks the World by declaring Martial Law. Raises tensions further in Asia Pacific

December 3, 2024

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

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law, heightening tensions with North Korea and the US, impacting the Indo-Pacific region and alarming Thailand. The… Read More ›

Hopes for direct US flights with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category 1 status restoration

Hopes for direct US flights with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category 1 status restoration

December 2, 2024

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

Thailand aims to regain FAA Category 1 status in February 2025, restoring direct US flights lost since 2015 due to safety concerns. With reforms and… Read More ›

Police corruption probes widening. May embroil a former Deputy Prime Minister and influential political player

Police corruption probes widening. May embroil a former Deputy Prime Minister and influential political player

December 1, 2024

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

Police corruption probes widen, with a former Deputy PM linked to a land encroachment scandal. Ongoing investigations into money laundering, extortion, and high-level political ties… Read More ›

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