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Markets anticipate gains if Pita gets the nod on Thursday despite new turmoil over court referral

Markets anticipate gains if Pita gets the nod on Thursday despite new turmoil over court referral

July 12, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Constitutional Court to rule on Pita next week, sparking added anxiety about the political process. For conservatives in Thailand, however, the unthinkable may be about… Read More ›

Grim end for German property mogul in Pattaya, body cut up and sealed in a freezer by his callous killers

Grim end for German property mogul in Pattaya, body cut up and sealed in a freezer by his callous killers

July 11, 2023

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Police indicate that the motive for the murder of Hans Peter Ralter Mack was greed as two other German nationals sought to extort money and… Read More ›

Police quiz German property broker and partner as they impound black SUV in the Ralter Mack case

Police quiz German property broker and partner as they impound black SUV in the Ralter Mack case

July 10, 2023

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On Sunday evening, police sources were saying that three hours of questioning of the German couple and another person had revealed nothing yet of substance… Read More ›

Police have identified two young women who may have parked the car of missing German in Pattaya

Police have identified two young women who may have parked the car of missing German in Pattaya

July 9, 2023

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Case of the missing German took a sinister turn on Sunday morning with a senior Thai police officer confirming that someone had used a cleaning… Read More ›

US internet star arrested at top Thai hotel for live video stream while lap dancing on his girlfriend

US internet star arrested at top Thai hotel for live video stream while lap dancing on his girlfriend

July 8, 2023

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

29-year-old US live streaming star Ice Poseidon or Mr Paul Denino in despair after being charged by police under Thailand’s strict pornography laws after a live… Read More ›

Public outrage over grandfather who murdered his 12-year-old granddaughter with a baseball bat

Public outrage over grandfather who murdered his 12-year-old granddaughter with a baseball bat

July 7, 2023

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The Ministry of Justice has offered to expedite assistance to the distraught family of the young girl who met a brutal end at the hands… Read More ›

Emergency service units given a financial lifeline as key agency agrees to pay up by September

Emergency service units given a financial lifeline as key agency agrees to pay up by September

July 6, 2023

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Reports, before the resolution to the ongoing problem was announced on Thursday, suggested that many voluntary foundations which operate critical rescue and emergency services had… Read More ›

Ambulance hits small car at speed responding to another smash killing the driver instantly

Ambulance hits small car at speed responding to another smash killing the driver instantly

July 5, 2023

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The emergency vehicle driver phoned in the accident himself to Rayong Police and waited at the scene to give a statement. He also directed investigating… Read More ›

Wan Noor elected unopposed as House Speaker, Move Forward Party nominee for deputy wins vote

Wan Noor elected unopposed as House Speaker, Move Forward Party nominee for deputy wins vote

July 4, 2023

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Talks are reported to be ongoing between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties with members of the upper house or Senate but today’s vote… Read More ›

King and Queen open parliament amid uncertainty as to Tuesday’s vote on the Speaker of the House

King and Queen open parliament amid uncertainty as to Tuesday’s vote on the Speaker of the House

July 3, 2023

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

There appeared to be deep unease between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties as parliamentary members gathered for the first time on Monday ahead… Read More ›

Potential hazard lights flashing as kingdom’s auto loans spiral into default with sky-high borrowing

Potential hazard lights flashing as kingdom’s auto loans spiral into default with sky-high borrowing

July 2, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Concern is growing that Thai borrowers may not be able to carry the heavy load of household debt in the aftermath of an end to… Read More ›

Case closed against Thailand’s most deadly serial killer, the female of the species, on 75 criminal charges

Case closed against Thailand’s most deadly serial killer, the female of the species, on 75 criminal charges

July 1, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The accused serial killer’s baby died in prison last week as police pressed 75 charges in the case. General Surachate Hakparn insists that the defendant… Read More ›

Bangkok murder probe as jealous schoolboy lover takes his girlfriend’s life with a taped pocket knife

Bangkok murder probe as jealous schoolboy lover takes his girlfriend’s life with a taped pocket knife

June 30, 2023

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Apartment block manager pleaded with the man not to jump in the minutes after he fatally stabbed his nineteen-year-old girlfriend in the chest, abdomen, face… Read More ›

Baht falls to 7-month low as unease grows over chances of Pita Limjaroenrat being elected as PM

Baht falls to 7-month low as unease grows over chances of Pita Limjaroenrat being elected as PM

June 28, 2023

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

Financial markets begin to strike a sour note as political squabbling threatens the prospect of a smooth transition to a new government next month with… Read More ›

China censors top journalist who raised disturbing questions about the country’s failing economy

China censors top journalist who raised disturbing questions about the country’s failing economy

June 27, 2023

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

The censorship of a highly regarded business journalist and economic analyst comes just months after leading American banks in Beijing were ordered to censor financial… Read More ›

Go easy on the growing cannabis industry says Anutin who concedes that Pita will be the next PM

Go easy on the growing cannabis industry says Anutin who concedes that Pita will be the next PM

June 25, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Constructive noises from the Bhumjaithai Party and Mr Anutin’s plea to the new government to protect the nascent cannabis industry comes in a week which… Read More ›

Outgoing Foreign Minister defends his two days of regional dialogue with Myanmar held in Pattaya

Outgoing Foreign Minister defends his two days of regional dialogue with Myanmar held in Pattaya

June 23, 2023

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Desperate bid by the caretaker government to present the Burmese junta regime in Nay Pyi Taw as legitimate has drawn hostility from politicians in Thailand,… Read More ›

Election Commission certifies all 500 MPs in big step forward towards quickly forming the next government

Election Commission certifies all 500 MPs in big step forward towards quickly forming the next government

June 20, 2023

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The surprise decision on Monday comes as the legal position relating to Prime Minister-elect Pita Limjaroenrat linked to to his controversial shareholding in defunct media… Read More ›

Pita’s election as PM and political certainty would be a green light for new jobs and investment

Pita’s election as PM and political certainty would be a green light for new jobs and investment

June 17, 2023

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

Business tycoon turned politician, Srettha Thavisin, briefed investors in Bangkok about the current political situation as capital and investment flow out of the kingdom due… Read More ›

79 new MPs face scrutiny as Election Commission says only 321 to be declared elected on June 21st

79 new MPs face scrutiny as Election Commission says only 321 to be declared elected on June 21st

June 16, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The delay in confirming the MPs elected to parliament comes with reports of discrepancies in 16 provinces and controversy over the status of Mr Pita… Read More ›

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