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Arrest of TikTok star who reentered Thailand from Cambodia after working in online scam centres

Arrest of TikTok star who reentered Thailand from Cambodia after working in online scam centres

September 24, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 21-year-old former TikTok sensation, Ploy, was caught crossing back into Thailand, revealing a dark world of online scams and theft linked to her financial… Read More ›

Family scion wanted on a court arrest warrant for jumping bail acquitted of the original charges

Family scion wanted on a court arrest warrant for jumping bail acquitted of the original charges

September 22, 2024

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A businessman from a well-known family, wanted for breaking bail, acquitted of rape and assault charges. Mr. Aphidit Inthulak still faces an arrest warrant after… Read More ›

2-year-old girl found shaking by her mother’s body on Saturday at multiple Khon Kaen murder scene

2-year-old girl found shaking by her mother’s body on Saturday at multiple Khon Kaen murder scene

September 21, 2024

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

Two-year-old girl found trembling next to her mother’s body after witnessing her father’s deadly rampage in Khon Kaen. Four people, including the father, were killed… Read More ›

64-year-old woman survives Python attack on Tuesday night in a horror tale at her Samut Prakan home

64-year-old woman survives Python attack on Tuesday night in a horror tale at her Samut Prakan home

September 20, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Arom Arunroj was coiled by a massive 13ft snake for two hours before being rescued. She fought for her life. The local community is now… Read More ›

New Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system coming soon with a ฿300 tourist levy and insurance

New Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system coming soon with a ฿300 tourist levy and insurance

September 19, 2024

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

Thailand launches a new tourist entry portal with ฿300 levy and automatic insurance planned. ETA system is coming soon to boost security and streamline the… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand boss: current economic thinking only benefits the large Thai business concerns

Bank of Thailand boss: current economic thinking only benefits the large Thai business concerns

September 18, 2024

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

Bank of Thailand boss clashes with the government, saying current economic policies only benefit big businesses while household debt soars. He warns against GDP obsession… Read More ›

Outrage at Teacher Ben’s fate leads to corruption probe in Sa Kaeo over shifty civil service exam goes awry 

Outrage at Teacher Ben’s fate leads to corruption probe in Sa Kaeo over shifty civil service exam goes awry 

September 18, 2024

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

Teacher Ben’s civil service exam victory vanishes amid corruption probe. A young teacher’s first-place result in Sa Kaeo disappears. As officials demand silence, investigations and… Read More ›

Wife murder suspect who caused terror gunned down by police after being found asleep in an orchard

Wife murder suspect who caused terror gunned down by police after being found asleep in an orchard

September 17, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Wife murder suspect, on the run after killing his ex-wife on September 9th, was shot dead by police after being found asleep in a northern… Read More ›

Second assassination attempt on President Trump sees shots fired. 58 year old suspect is arrested

Second assassination attempt on President Trump sees shots fired. 58 year old suspect is arrested

September 17, 2024

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

Shots fired in second Trump assassination bid. Secret Service confronts suspect at golf club. 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh arrested. FBI and local authorities launch investigations… Read More ›

EV sector crisis as Chinese firms are trapped between lack of demand and government tax penalties

EV sector crisis as Chinese firms are trapped between lack of demand and government tax penalties

September 16, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thai EV crisis: Chinese firms struggle with overproduction and government tax penalties threat amid falling global demand. With rising household debt and regulatory hurdles, manufacturers… Read More ›

Elon Musk lashes out at Australia’s Albanese government as ‘fascists’ in his latest X media standoff

Elon Musk lashes out at Australia’s Albanese government as ‘fascists’ in his latest X media standoff

September 15, 2024

Culture, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Elon Musk slams Australia’s government as ‘fascists’ over proposed law to fine social media giants for disinformation. The standoff comes just days after X was… Read More ›

Call centre gangs caused a firestorm on Thursday at Nonthaburi Police Station as dozens lost money

Call centre gangs caused a firestorm on Thursday at Nonthaburi Police Station as dozens lost money

September 14, 2024

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

Nonthaburi police inundated with calls as call centre gangs posing as officers scam Thai citizens nationwide. Victims lose thousands, with one woman in the US… Read More ›

Building labourer arrested as a registered director of a listed Thai public company in a Bangkok suburb

Building labourer arrested as a registered director of a listed Thai public company in a Bangkok suburb

September 14, 2024

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

Elderly Bangkok labourer arrested as a director of a delisted SET firm. He claims identity misuse and ignorance of the company’s affairs. The company failed… Read More ›

33-year-old Cambodian construction crane operator died in Nakhon Sawan when it fell to the ground

33-year-old Cambodian construction crane operator died in Nakhon Sawan when it fell to the ground

September 12, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 33-year-old Cambodian crane operator died instantly when a crane collapsed at a 19-story luxury condominium site in Nakhon Sawan. The construction company promised compensation… Read More ›

End of the road proposed for Thailand’s ‘Happy go-Lucky’ Economy in Paetongtarn’s Policy Statement

End of the road proposed for Thailand’s ‘Happy go-Lucky’ Economy in Paetongtarn’s Policy Statement

September 12, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

End of Thailand’s ‘happy-go-lucky’ economy? Paetongtarn’s radical plan aims to end the grey market with sweeping tax reform, debt relief, and financial education. SMEs, foreignersm,… Read More ›

Pathum Thani police officer accused of coercing a 22-year-old female student into sleeping with him

Pathum Thani police officer accused of coercing a 22-year-old female student into sleeping with him

September 11, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Pathum Thani cop accused of accepting a bribe, coercing a 22-year-old female student after her arrest for drunk driving and demanding sex in exchange for… Read More ›

Paetongtarn’s heart signal already lands government in hot water. Unstable coalition appears doomed

Paetongtarn’s heart signal already lands government in hot water. Unstable coalition appears doomed

September 10, 2024

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

Thailand’s youngest PM, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is already under fire. Just days into her tenure, a petition challenges her leadership over a ‘mini-heart’ gesture. With a… Read More ›

Phuket police now exploring if the Russian man Ilia Orlov, found dead last Tuesday, committed suicide

Phuket police now exploring if the Russian man Ilia Orlov, found dead last Tuesday, committed suicide

September 9, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Phuket police now suspect suicide in the death of Russian tourist Ilia Orlov, initially treated as murder. New evidence reveals his psychotic behaviour, raising questions… Read More ›

Revenue Department preparing legislation as new Expat tax regime may link visas and tax returns

Revenue Department preparing legislation as new Expat tax regime may link visas and tax returns

September 8, 2024

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

Thailand’s Revenue Department drafts global tax legislation. It may link visa issuance to tax returns soon. Expats staying over 180 days must file by March… Read More ›

Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads her new government into office but father Thaksin is the key player

Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads her new government into office but father Thaksin is the key player

September 7, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Paetongtarn Shinawatra takes office as Thailand’s youngest PM, but her father’s influence looms large, making him both a key figure and a potential liability for… Read More ›

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