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Senate confirmed amid controversy: Thailand’s new Upper House to be formally seated. Election Commission issues ‘Orange Cards’ after detailing rigorous vetting of over 48,000 applications.… Read More ›
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Deputy PM Anutin clashes with PM over Cannabis recriminalization. As public support surges, Anutin vows to vote against rescheduling cannabis as a controlled drug at… Read More ›
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Thai Army secures Moroccans’ release amid Myanmar chaos. Junta struggles to maintain control. Thailand faces a rising Drug Trafficking pattern from the Golden Triangle. There… Read More ›
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Narcotics Control Board votes to make recreational cannabis illegal by January 1, 2025. Pro-cannabis groups to rally in Bangkok on Sunday night. Leader Prasitchai Noonual… Read More ›
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UK man’s harrowing survival at Thailand’s notorious IDC exposes the plight of Uyghur detainees. James Morton spent nearly 5 months in the infamous Immigration Detention… Read More ›
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AXE TO FALL ON DUTY-FREE ON ARRIVAL SHOPS: Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira orders duty-free concessions at Thailand’s eight international airports to shut down, aiming to… Read More ›
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A national opinion poll reveals the Move Forward Party still climbing in support with Pheu Thai falling. In the meantime, the Bhumjaithai Party, with only… Read More ›
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Nationwide blitz on 2,523 locations leads to 132 arrests as PM Srettha Thavisin spearheads the fight against drug networks. Despite his efforts, drug prices remain… Read More ›
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Former US President Donald Trump’s potential return to the Oval Office threatens further damage to the baht, Thai economy, and money markets. It raises concerns… Read More ›
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The government and the Bank of Thailand remain at odds. Top bank officials claim the economy is on track for quality growth. However, Deputy Finance… Read More ›
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Big Joke booted out. Police Commission Votes 12-0 to oust Surachate Hakparn from government service. Backdated order to April 18th. Defiant Surachate, aka Big Joke, … Read More ›
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Julian Assange lands in Bangkok en route to US territory to finalise a legal fight, then home to Australia. He will soon reunite with his… Read More ›
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PM defends foreign condo ownership change and extended lease terms as public opposition makes itself felt. Government aims to extend foreign ownership from 49% to… Read More ›
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Chanin Yensudjai, nabbed in Dubai and deported, faces charges for the Stark Corporation scandal that rocked the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Authorities are ready… Read More ›
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Zero-dollar tours are crippling Thailand’s tourism recovery. Up to 50% of Chinese tour group arrivals could be victims of these extortion rackets, spreading negative views… Read More ›
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A violent clash between Chinese and Philippine forces at the Second Thomas Shoal leaves 8 Filipinos injured. US and Philippines brace for potential war as… Read More ›
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Big Tor is reinstated but Big Joke’s fate is still uncertain. Massive internal police conflict confirmed by government legal advisor Wissanu Krea-ngam. Report supports claims… Read More ›
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On Thursday, the fate of sidelined Police Chief General Torsak Sukwimol (Big Tor) and General Surachate Hakparn (Big Joke) may be decided. It comes amid… Read More ›
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Thailand’s Constitutional Court delays decision on PM’s fate and Move Forward Party dissolution until at least July, while giving the green light for Senate elections… Read More ›
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Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra granted ฿500,000 bail on lèse-majesté and computer crime charges. Court date is set for August 19th to examine evidence in the… Read More ›
Pattaya police charge 33-year-old doorman with assault causing harm after punching angry UK tourist 
Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs as he confirms reciprocal tariff regime from April 2nd 
Historic London talks as leaders realise they still need the United States and Trump to find peace in Ukraine 
Bangkok police in city centre security sweep following US and Japanese Embassy advisories to tourists 
Trouble in cannabis paradise on Ko Phangan as two smiling thieves make off with a shop owner’s weed 
Police Chief defends late night deportation of 48 Uyghurs back to China. How long more could it go on? 
Iranian arrested for indecent assault of female moto-taxi while riding pillion on her bike in Bangkok 
Rome says heads should roll over security screening failure of Immigration Bureau’s biometric system 
Despite a security crisis, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau biometric system is stalled over licence issues 
PM intervenes in rising standoff between Pai locals and Israeli foreigners in the idyllic tourist town 
Metropolitan Police move swiftly to obtain arrest warrant for Chinese punter in young model’s death 
Arrest of scam centre kingpin and warlord ruler of Myawaddy Colonel Saw Chit Tu demanded by MP 
Nana street hookers arrested in police crackdown on prostitution and drugs in favourite tourist haunt 
Pirate hackers who netted ฿560 million by locking devices and servers worldwide arrested in Phuket 
23-year-old Russian beauty queen being held in a Thai prison after overstaying her visa by 10 days in Pattaya 
New Zealand man who was stabbed by father-in-law forgives the older man and helps post bail for him 
Ung Ing finally gives the order. Thailand pulls the plug on scam centre electricity in Burma. Cut at 9 am 
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