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Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai Party may be shown the door

Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai Party may be shown the door

April 22, 2025

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

Rumours swirl of a major cabinet shake-up as PM Paetongtarn hints at dropping Bhumjaithai from the government. Speculation intensifies after fiery clashes, poor poll ratings,… Read More ›

China warns Thailand not to ‘please’ the United States at its expense. US trade talks again postponed

China warns Thailand not to ‘please’ the United States at its expense. US trade talks again postponed

April 22, 2025

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

China warns Thailand against siding with the US as trade talks are postponed again. Pressure mounts on Bangkok over F-16 jet deal rejection, cabinet reshuffle… Read More ›

Arrest warrant issued for Swiss man Uli Fehr after his no-show in Phuket for Court of Appeal judgement

Arrest warrant issued for Swiss man Uli Fehr after his no-show in Phuket for Court of Appeal judgement

April 21, 2025

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

Swiss man Uli Fehr faces arrest after failing to appear in Phuket court for verdict in assault appeal. Case, involving a Thai doctor and a… Read More ›

Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many

Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many

April 21, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Pope Francis has died aged 88, ending a 12-year papacy marked by humility, reform and global outreach. He inspired millions with his compassion and message… Read More ›

Arrested man linked with Chatuchak building collapse tells police he is a Chinese state employee

Arrested man linked with Chatuchak building collapse tells police he is a Chinese state employee

April 21, 2025

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

Chinese man arrested over deadly Chatuchak building collapse claims he is a Chinese state employee sent to oversee infrastructure investment. Investigators suspect proxy use of… Read More ›

People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul agrees with higher borrowing to deal with the Trump tariff crisis

People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul agrees with higher borrowing to deal with the Trump tariff crisis

April 20, 2025

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

Opposition MP Sirikanya Tansakul backs higher public borrowing to tackle the Trump tariff crisis but urges the government to revise its 2026 budget and present… Read More ›

Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand

Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand

April 20, 2025

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

BMW road rage incident involving ex-mayor’s son sparks political storm in Thailand as injured elderly couple dubbed Uncle and Auntie win sympathy, online outrage erupts,… Read More ›

Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

April 20, 2025

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

Chinese owner of the firm behind fatal Bangkok collapse arrested in hotel raid as Thai police expose fake Thai shareholders fronting for Chinese bosses. DSI… Read More ›

Thai economy thrown into disarray by Trump’s tariffs. Exports and Tourism may both be far lower in 2025

Thai economy thrown into disarray by Trump’s tariffs. Exports and Tourism may both be far lower in 2025

April 19, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Trump’s tariffs create economic turmoil for Thailand, with exports and tourism set to drop sharply in 2025. As the baht strengthens, growth forecasts are slashed,… Read More ›

Peace breakthrough as Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim secures prisoner releases and new ceasefire in Burma

Peace breakthrough as Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim secures prisoner releases and new ceasefire in Burma

April 18, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim achieves a breakthrough in Burma, securing the release of 4,800 prisoners and extending the ceasefire. He holds talks with both the… Read More ›

Prime Minister orders arrests over the Chatuchak Auditor General building disaster within seven days

Prime Minister orders arrests over the Chatuchak Auditor General building disaster within seven days

April 18, 2025

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

PM orders arrests within 7 days over Chatuchak building collapse as police probe forged signatures, faulty shaft design, substandard steel and corruption, while seismic risk… Read More ›

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

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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, Personal, Politics, Thai World, 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, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, 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, Personal, Politics, Thai World, 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

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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, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, 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

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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, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, 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, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, 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 ›

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