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Women’s shocking reports of subpar treatment at the hands of a plastic surgeon previously jailed 

Women’s shocking reports of subpar treatment at the hands of a plastic surgeon previously jailed 

November 7, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Bangkok and Thailand have become ‘world headquarters’ for economically priced cosmetic surgery as part of a broader medical tourism boom, which has been tainted in… Read More ›

Move Forward at war against Gender Inequality as two MPs are punished for sexual harassment

Move Forward at war against Gender Inequality as two MPs are punished for sexual harassment

November 5, 2023

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

The virulence with which the accusations of sexual harassment against the two MPs have been pursued serves as notice that for Move Forward, the Party’s… Read More ›

Economy is in troubled waters with fears for both exports and foreign tourism as 2023 winds down

Economy is in troubled waters with fears for both exports and foreign tourism as 2023 winds down

November 3, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand enters the countdown to the end of 2023 with an extremely troubled economy and gloomy outlook into 2024. Nothing can be taken for granted,… Read More ›

Violent death of American tourist in Phuket probed by local police after grim discovery at hotel

Violent death of American tourist in Phuket probed by local police after grim discovery at hotel

November 1, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The American citizen of Costa Rican heritage arrived at the end of August and had intended to stay at least until the end of November.… Read More ›

Srettha and top officials become more critical of Israel as Hamas uses Thai hostages as leverage in War

Srettha and top officials become more critical of Israel as Hamas uses Thai hostages as leverage in War

October 31, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nu-Kara flies to the Middle East for meetings in Egypt and Qatar. Qatar is currently the headquarters of the Hamas leader Ismail… Read More ›

Thailand faces an economic future of low growth despite Srettha’s plans because of a darker world

Thailand faces an economic future of low growth despite Srettha’s plans because of a darker world

October 29, 2023

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

Growth is likely to be similar to last year at 2.6% but only if the rebound in exports continues for the next few months, even… Read More ›

Deputy Interior Minister says cleaning house starts at home as he ordered son-in-law’s arrest

Deputy Interior Minister says cleaning house starts at home as he ordered son-in-law’s arrest

October 25, 2023

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

The minister, despite an initial delay because of urgent commitments, did eventually address the Administration Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday as planned.… Read More ›

Thailand brings in elephant patrols to protect tourists in Ayutthaya as visitor numbers fall

Thailand brings in elephant patrols to protect tourists in Ayutthaya as visitor numbers fall

October 24, 2023

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

Latest tourism security scare in the centre of Lopburi. A 26-year-old man was arrested on Saturday following an early morning handbag snatch targeting a UK… Read More ›

Thai hostages held by Hamas used to leverage influence over Israel as it prepares to invade Gaza

Thai hostages held by Hamas used to leverage influence over Israel as it prepares to invade Gaza

October 22, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Comments by the Iranian Ambassador in Bangkok demonstrate Hamas is using the 19 Thai hostages as leverage to halt the bombardment of the enclave. Ambassador… Read More ›

Kamnan Nok death penalty case leads to a national crackdown on all illegal activity and corruption 

Kamnan Nok death penalty case leads to a national crackdown on all illegal activity and corruption 

October 20, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Corruption crackdown is similar to efforts seen under President Xi Jinping in China, with 700 names being reviewed by the Ministry of the Interior with… Read More ›

Russians to get 90-day visa on arrival as tourist numbers wobble in October ahead of High Season

Russians to get 90-day visa on arrival as tourist numbers wobble in October ahead of High Season

October 18, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand has continued this year to be a popular choice for Russians seeking sun and relaxation away from the pressures of a country at war.… Read More ›

Swiss man, Moldovan woman die in what police think was a murder-suicide act in Amnat Charoen

Swiss man, Moldovan woman die in what police think was a murder-suicide act in Amnat Charoen

October 16, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The couple lived in a rented house in the province for five months and lost contact with a critical local friend on Thursday. Officers discovered… Read More ›

Senior police officer granted bail on rape charges as his lawyer claims he is being intimidated 

Senior police officer granted bail on rape charges as his lawyer claims he is being intimidated 

October 15, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police forensic commander is accused of organising third parties to have sexual relations with his wife and using threats or intimidation to have her comply… Read More ›

Digital Wallet plan could break up the government before it launches says top Thai political pundit

Digital Wallet plan could break up the government before it launches says top Thai political pundit

October 12, 2023

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

The unwieldy and blunt Digital Wallet online credit giveaway, using blockchain technology, will be conducted through the Krungthai Bank smartphone banking application, and it must… Read More ›

Former Thai Ambassador murdered by 19-year-old Burmese man who fled the kingdom next day

Former Thai Ambassador murdered by 19-year-old Burmese man who fled the kingdom next day

October 11, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Killer withdrew money several times from the former diplomat’s bank account on Thursday, September 28th, as he fled Bangkok for Chiang Rai, where he later… Read More ›

Change of emphasis ahead of trip by PM Srettha Thavisin to Beijing to talk trade and submarines

Change of emphasis ahead of trip by PM Srettha Thavisin to Beijing to talk trade and submarines

October 9, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Critical decision due on the long-standing but controversial 2017 contract to build an advanced nuclear-powered submarine in China comes with news of major economic problems… Read More ›

Tourism fee fund to be fast-tracked after payouts to families in the Siam Paragon mass shooting

Tourism fee fund to be fast-tracked after payouts to families in the Siam Paragon mass shooting

October 8, 2023

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

New foreign tourism levy to be paid on arrival at kiosks at Immigration Bureau points of entry, including at airports after landing. The fee will… Read More ›

Probe in Manila into the mystery of two bodies found in Bangkok on Monday in freight container

Probe in Manila into the mystery of two bodies found in Bangkok on Monday in freight container

October 6, 2023

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Indications point to a crime in the Philippines as the bodies were badly decomposed while the container left the Philippines eight days before it was… Read More ›

Another dip for the baht or are economic danger signals flashing for both Thailand and the world?

Another dip for the baht or are economic danger signals flashing for both Thailand and the world?

October 4, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The business community, despite its leadership cooperating with the new government and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, increasingly fears its policies of accepting a higher public… Read More ›

14-year-old boy murdered Chinese tourist in a terror attack on Bangkok’s Siam Paragon Centre

14-year-old boy murdered Chinese tourist in a terror attack on Bangkok’s Siam Paragon Centre

October 3, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police chief at 7.50 pm confirms two deaths from the attack. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited Siam Paragon as a series of disturbing questions arose… Read More ›

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