Politics
One Thai fisherman dead, 31 held in custody after Burmese Navy opens fire on encroaching fishing fleet
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
One Thai fisherman dead, 31 detained after Burmese Navy fired on Thai fishing fleet near Ranong. PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Defence Minister Phumtham seek urgent… Read More ›
Pichai to put best foot forward in Trump’s Washington DC in February as exports surged in October
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Pichai set to visit Trump’s Washington in February as Thai exports surged 14.6% in October, smashing forecasts. Despite this, rising imports signal a third year… Read More ›
Ex Vice Minister and elderly mother brought before the Criminal Court on money laundering charges
Crime, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Ex-Vice Minister Samart Jenchaijitwanit and his mother face money laundering charges after being brought to court in Bangkok. Their involvement in a widening investigation reveals… Read More ›
Pheu Thai Party wins the Udon Thani local election with the help of ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Pheu Thai clinches Udon Thani win in a closely contested race. With Thaksin Shinawatra campaigning for Mr. Sarawut Petchpanomporn, the victory further bolsters the party… Read More ›
Pheu Thai to sue lawyer-activist for accusing it of trying to overthrow the state after Court win
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
The Pheu Thai Party plans legal action against activist Therayut Suwankesorn, who claimed the party sought to overthrow the state. This follows a court ruling… Read More ›
Thaksin and Pheu Thai survive legal complaint considered before the Constitutional Court on Friday
Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party win a significant legal victory as the Constitutional Court dismisses six complaints against them. This solidifies their position… Read More ›
Sirikanya criticises the government’s economic agenda as willy nilly and focused on cash handouts
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Sirikanya criticises the government’s economic strategy as just focusing on cash handouts without addressing debt issues. With Thailand’s 2024 growth projected at 2.7%, experts warn… Read More ›
Trump’s Attorney General pick Gaetz withdraws from confirmation process amid damaging leaks
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump’s Attorney General pick after pressure from leaked reports of sexual misconduct and drug use. The decision follows growing… Read More ›
Alpine Golf controversy is the next challenge for PM Paetongtarn and the embattled Pheu Thai Party
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces growing scrutiny over her ties to the Alpine Golf land deal as conservatives rally against the Pheu Thai Party. The controversial… Read More ›
Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) says no grounds to prosecute Thaksin and the Pheu Thai Party
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has ruled there is insufficient evidence to prosecute Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party over claims of attempting… Read More ›
Thaskin’s Udon Thani onslaught and attacks on ‘shitty laws’ is an open salvo in a battle with Bhumjaithai
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thaksin Shinawatra’s return to the campaign trail in Udon Thani is a strategic move to rebuild the fractured Red Shirt base, attack Thailand’s “shitty laws”… Read More ›
PM Paetongtarn urged to secure more bilateral trade pacts worldwide. Priority for now is a US-Thai deal
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
PM Paetongtarn urged to secure key trade deals, with a focus on a US-Thai pact. As Trump’s tariffs loom, Thailand must deal with global economic… Read More ›
Government firefights political instability as a fissure appears in the cabinet over disputed Buriram land
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The government struggles to maintain stability amid Buriram land dispute and growing political tensions within the coalition. Prime Minister Paetongtarn faces mounting challenges, including legal… Read More ›
Trump’s trifecta triumph means Thailand will be more on edge as he prepares to take power in January
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Trump’s trifecta win means Thailand faces economic uncertainty. With full control of Congress, he can push through radical policies, including higher tariffs, trade sanctions and… Read More ›
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November 21, 2024
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Bangkok Court sentences serial killer Am Cyanide to death as 14 more murder cases head for Prosecution
November 21, 2024
Thailand’s most notorious serial killer,
Nightmare road traffic accident in Nakhon Pathom as an Isuzu pickup sped away from a police patrol
November 20, 2024
A deadly crash in Nakhon Pathom claims seven lives as
Massive international drug shipment worth 100 million baht seized in three 2 metre-high Buddha statues
November 19, 2024
Thai police uncover a huge drug haul worth ฿100
Thaskin’s Udon Thani onslaught and attacks on ‘shitty laws’ is an open salvo in a battle with Bhumjaithai
November 18, 2024
Thaksin Shinawatra’s return to the campaign trail in
Minister suggests Thailand must be cautious about penalising traditional combustion engine cars
November 17, 2024
Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Finance suggests
PM Paetongtarn urged to secure more bilateral trade pacts worldwide. Priority for now is a US-Thai deal
November 16, 2024
PM Paetongtarn urged to secure key trade deals, with a
Phuket Police Chief warns criminals to give island a miss as four tourists are nabbed for extortion
November 15, 2024
Phuket Police Chief warns foreign visitors pursuing
Thaksin warns drug dealers: “I’m back” as he tells Udon Thani crowd his children give him orders
November 14, 2024
Thaksin returns to the political spotlight, rallying
Tourism Ministry official describes Full Moon Party Israeli security alert as mere ‘rumour-mongering’ without facts
November 13, 2024
Thai authorities dismiss terror threat reports at Ko
Channel 3 TV firm announces radical restructuring as ad revenue moves inexorably online and off-air
November 13, 2024
Channel 3 announces radical restructuring as
Palang Pracharat Party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan vows to oppose Thai Cambodian maritime memo
November 12, 2024
Palang Pracharat Party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan
PM tests biometric sites at Suvarnabhumi Airport as she flies out to drum up business for Thailand
November 12, 2024
PM Paetongtarn tested the biometric system at Bangkok
Trade chief Robert Lighthizer asked to take up role by Trump as Thailand has 13th largest deficit worldwide
November 11, 2024
President-elect Trump has invited Robert Lighthizer to
Ko Kood at the centre of Thailand’s rising political storm waged against Paetongtarn’s government
November 10, 2024
Ko Kood remains at the centre of a political storm,
Financial experts and economists in sombre warning to government: Hands off the Bank of Thailand
November 9, 2024
Economists and financial experts warn the Thai
Ung Ing meets reviled junta boss General Min Aung Hlaing at Kunming summit after Chinese invitation
November 8, 2024
Thai PM Ung Ing meets Myanmar junta chief Min Aung
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