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High level diplomacy in Bangkok as Thaksin hosts Malaysian Premier and Burma’s reviled junta leader

High level diplomacy in Bangkok as Thaksin hosts Malaysian Premier and Burma’s reviled junta leader

April 17, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thaksin Shinawatra hosts Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and Burma’s junta leader for a controversial dinner in Bangkok amid tight security and diplomatic tensions. The meeting… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn listed as one of 114 top World leaders under 40 years of age by a Swiss-based body backed by the WEF

PM Paetongtarn listed as one of 114 top World leaders under 40 years of age by a Swiss-based body backed by the WEF

April 17, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

PM Paetongtarn was named one of 114 top global leaders under 40 by WEF’s Young Global Leaders forum as she prepares to host Malaysian PM… Read More ›

Pattaya police trying to find out how UK man Michael Ward had a .38 revolver in Russian Roulette tragedy

Pattaya police trying to find out how UK man Michael Ward had a .38 revolver in Russian Roulette tragedy

April 17, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Brit tourist Michael Ward remains critical after shooting himself in the head during Russian roulette in Pattaya. Thai police probing how he obtained loaded .38… Read More ›

Pichai’s team not to fly to the United States this week but next week as US-Chinese tensions escalate

Pichai’s team not to fly to the United States this week but next week as US-Chinese tensions escalate

April 16, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Pichai’s team postpones US trip amid escalating US-China tensions. Thai finance minister delays meeting with US trade reps, while global markets react to Trump’s tariffs.… Read More ›

Burma’s Min Aung Hlaing to meet Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim in Bangkok on Thursday in peace push

Burma’s Min Aung Hlaing to meet Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim in Bangkok on Thursday in peace push

April 16, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim will meet Myanmar’s General Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok on Thursday to discuss humanitarian issues amid Myanmar’s civil war and earthquake… Read More ›

Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out

Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out

April 15, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Finance Minister Pichai to meet Bank of Thailand chief before flying to Washington for crisis talks. Focus will be on US bond holdings, currency risks… Read More ›

Thaksin does not rule out joining talks in US as Thai team finalises plans. They fly out on Thursday ahead of Monday talks

Thaksin does not rule out joining talks in US as Thai team finalises plans. They fly out on Thursday ahead of Monday talks

April 15, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thaksin leaves the door open to joining key US trade talks as the Thai delegation led by Pichai flies out Thursday. Final strategy set at… Read More ›

Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi

Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi

April 14, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand was hit by two minor earthquakes on Monday, a 1.4 magnitude tremor in Chiang Mai and a 3.5 magnitude in Krabi. Despite this, the… Read More ›

Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed

Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed

April 14, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Hi So Hot’s fake uniform and royal claims land him in deeper trouble as lèse-majesté charges are filed. Now in a wheelchair under suicide watch,… Read More ›

Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech

Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech

April 13, 2025

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

Coalition in crisis as Bhumjaithai scion slams casino bill, fuelling fury in Pheu Thai ranks. Land scandals, cannabis rifts and a Senate probe deepen tensions.… Read More ›

Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms

Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms

April 13, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Death toll rises at doomed Chatuchak building site as hopes fade and the spotlight turns to Chinese contractors, cancelled deals, poor oversight, substandard steel and… Read More ›

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

April 13, 2025

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

Water fights erupt across Bangkok as Songkran 2025 kicks off in full force. PM Paetongtarn takes to the skies to monitor traffic as crowds of… Read More ›

Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained

Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained

April 12, 2025

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Pichai meets with business leaders to discuss upcoming US tariff talks, but Thailand’s chances of retaining the 10% baseline tariff rate are slim. Economic impact… Read More ›

Hope lights up the Chatuchak rescue efforts with 1-3 survivors seen by rescue camera. Smartphone signal

Hope lights up the Chatuchak rescue efforts with 1-3 survivors seen by rescue camera. Smartphone signal

April 11, 2025

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

A flicker of light beneath the rubble at Chatuchak has reignited hope, as rescuers detect possible signs of life from 1–3 survivors. A smartphone signal,… Read More ›

Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China

Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China

April 11, 2025

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Trump’s global trade shake-up forces Thailand to pick a side as 2025 growth is cut to 1.5%. With harsh US tariffs, crackdowns on Chinese-linked exports,… Read More ›

Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack

Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack

April 11, 2025

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Police lieutenant murdered in forest one day after transfer orders. Insurgents bombed a convoy carrying his body, injuring two. Attack linked to BRN as violence… Read More ›

American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case

American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case

April 10, 2025

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

US academic Paul Chambers was granted bail but is fighting visa revocation. Arrested under lèse-majesté and the 2007 Computer Crime Act, his prosecution has sparked… Read More ›

US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025

US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025

April 10, 2025

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Trump pauses tariff hikes for 90 days, easing pressure on global markets, but Thailand risks falling behind Vietnam in talks with Washington. With GDP forecast… Read More ›

Commerce Minister confirms a Thai European Union Free Trade Pact could be negotiated by Christmas Day

Commerce Minister confirms a Thai European Union Free Trade Pact could be negotiated by Christmas Day

April 9, 2025

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

Thailand aims to finalise a Free Trade Pact with the European Union by Christmas 2025, despite escalating global trade tensions and concerns over Chinese product… Read More ›

State Department says it is closely monitoring the case of US academic Paul Chambers jailed on Tuesday

State Department says it is closely monitoring the case of US academic Paul Chambers jailed on Tuesday

April 9, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The US State Department is closely monitoring the jailing of academic Paul Chambers in Thailand under lèse-majesté and cyber laws. His arrest deepens a growing… Read More ›

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