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Exports boomed in August. Ministry of Commerce confirmed a 7% rise as the world’s economy improved

Exports boomed in August. Ministry of Commerce confirmed a 7% rise as the world’s economy improved

September 28, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s exports surged 7% in August as global markets recovered, but concerns have arisen over a stronger baht and flooding. Exporters warn the baht’s rapid… Read More ›

Duped Chinese woman rescued by Thai police doubted them until her parents arrived in Samut Prakan

Duped Chinese woman rescued by Thai police doubted them until her parents arrived in Samut Prakan

September 27, 2024

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

Chinese woman, duped by a call centre gang for 6 months, doubted Thai police until her parents arrived with proof of the scam. She lost… Read More ›

Strong money inflows drive baht upwards. Business leaders warn it is time for urgent central bank action

Strong money inflows drive baht upwards. Business leaders warn it is time for urgent central bank action

September 27, 2024

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

Thai baht rockets 12.5% against USD as foreign inflows surge. Business leaders urge central bank action to protect exports, tourism, and the economy from losses… Read More ›

Thailand’s most needy, parched for cash, receive some respite as Digital Wallet initiative pays out at ATMs

Thailand’s most needy, parched for cash, receive some respite as Digital Wallet initiative pays out at ATMs

September 26, 2024

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

Thailand’s Digital Wallet cash hits bank accounts as over 3 million people receive ฿10,000, offering relief to many struggling families. But reports of creditors targeting… Read More ›

Italian Industry minister calls out the madness of the European Union’s Green Deal plan on EV cars

Italian Industry minister calls out the madness of the European Union’s Green Deal plan on EV cars

September 26, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Italy’s Industry Minister warns the EU’s Green Deal combustion engine ban threatens Europe’s automotive industry, risking mass job losses. Weak EV demand, costly vehicles, and… Read More ›

Plan to bring Grab drivers and sex workers into the tax net with a bill to be laid before parliament in months

Plan to bring Grab drivers and sex workers into the tax net with a bill to be laid before parliament in months

September 25, 2024

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

The Thai government plans to bring Grab drivers and sex workers into the tax system with a new welfare bill aiming to include freelancers in… Read More ›

Young woman demands justice after claiming to have been bitten by a snake at the movies in Bangkok

Young woman demands justice after claiming to have been bitten by a snake at the movies in Bangkok

September 24, 2024

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

27-year-old bitten at Bangkok cinema demands justice, claiming it was a snake, not a rat. After a hospital stay, she rejected the cinema’s compensation offer,… Read More ›

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

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

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 ›

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