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Hitman who gunned down former Cambodia MP in Bangkok arrested in Cambodia. Taken to Phnom Penh

Hitman who gunned down former Cambodia MP in Bangkok arrested in Cambodia. Taken to Phnom Penh

January 8, 2025

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

Ex-Royal Thai Navy marine arrested in Cambodia after Bangkok assassination of Cambodian-French MP. Ekkalak Paenoy, accused of gunning down opposition figure Lim Kimya, fled to… Read More ›

People’s Party leader calls out a lack of opportunity in Thailand for talented innovators to break through

People’s Party leader calls out a lack of opportunity in Thailand for talented innovators to break through

January 8, 2025

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

People’s Party deputy leader warns Thailand risks ‘Middle Income Trap’ without bold reforms. Wira Yut Kanchanachuchat urges dismantling privilege, fostering competition and empowering players to… Read More ›

Former Cambodian French opposition MP and thorn in the side of ruling party gunned down in Bangkok 

Former Cambodian French opposition MP and thorn in the side of ruling party gunned down in Bangkok 

January 7, 2025

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Cambodian-French opposition MP assassinated in Bangkok: Lim Kim-Ya, 74, was gunned down by a motorbike hitman near Wat Bowon in a suspected political hit. The… Read More ›

Donald Trump’s second-term impact in the latter half of 2025 tops Bank of Thailand’s economic concerns

Donald Trump’s second-term impact in the latter half of 2025 tops Bank of Thailand’s economic concerns

January 7, 2025

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

The Bank of Thailand braces for Trump’s second term, citing risks from US-China trade tensions, job losses, and a volatile baht. With projected 2025 growth… Read More ›

Chinese policing programme at a Bangkok university linked by the Interior Ministry to a defence force

Chinese policing programme at a Bangkok university linked by the Interior Ministry to a defence force

January 4, 2025

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

Thai police and officials investigate Siam University’s controversial course linked to Chinese nationals and a military defence force. Fears include misuse of police emblems, potential… Read More ›

Questions as a Thai university course is offered to Chinese students on policing and crime reporting

Questions as a Thai university course is offered to Chinese students on policing and crime reporting

January 2, 2025

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

Thai university sparks outcry with controversial police volunteer training course for Chinese students, including firearms instruction, certificates and police ID cards, as Bangkok police launch… Read More ›

Thailand a battery or conduit for the world’s largest drug source, the Wa State, says People’s Party MP

Thailand a battery or conduit for the world’s largest drug source, the Wa State, says People’s Party MP

January 1, 2025

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

MP Rangsiman Rome blasts the government for inaction as Thailand becomes a key transit hub for Wa State drug operations and faces encroachment by UWSA… Read More ›

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties emphasise cabinet unity but the ruling party faces a dissolution threat

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties emphasise cabinet unity but the ruling party faces a dissolution threat

December 31, 2024

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

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties emphasize cabinet unity, but the ruling coalition faces growing tensions. Legal challenges and investigations, including a potential dissolution threat, spark… Read More ›

Thaksin warns that the media in Thailand has become too sensational and influential as he sues lawyer

Thaksin warns that the media in Thailand has become too sensational and influential as he sues lawyer

December 28, 2024

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

Thaksin Shinawatra warns that Thai media has become too sensational and influential, calling for more factual reporting. Meanwhile, he has filed a criminal defamation complaint… Read More ›

Tourism cryptocurrency sandbox payment plan is bound to face stiff opposition from the central bank

Tourism cryptocurrency sandbox payment plan is bound to face stiff opposition from the central bank

December 23, 2024

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

Thailand’s plan to introduce a crypto payment sandbox for tourism may face resistance from the central bank, which has long prohibited such transactions. Despite support… Read More ›

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai rift is real and widening despite the latest attempt to soothe concerns among the public

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai rift is real and widening despite the latest attempt to soothe concerns among the public

December 22, 2024

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

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai’s political rift deepens despite efforts to smooth tensions. Thaksin Shinawatra’s growing influence, disputes over land, cannabis, constitutional reform and a looming… Read More ›

Rangsiman Rome MP calls for stiffer response to Myanmar’s junta over the jailing of Thai sailors

Rangsiman Rome MP calls for stiffer response to Myanmar’s junta over the jailing of Thai sailors

December 22, 2024

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

Rangsiman Rome calls for a tougher response from Thailand to Myanmar’s jailing of Thai seamen. The opposition MP criticizes the government’s weak stance on Myanmar’s… Read More ›

Thaksin calls for crypto-based bonds. Notes success and beauty of Isan women who marry foreigners

Thaksin calls for crypto-based bonds. Notes success and beauty of Isan women who marry foreigners

December 20, 2024

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

Thaksin calls for cryptocurrency-backed bonds to boost liquidity in Thailand’s economy. He highlights the success and beauty of Isan women marrying foreigners, emphasizes the need… Read More ›

Future Bank of Thailand Chairman Pick warns that the Thai economy faces ‘disaster’ without rate cuts

Future Bank of Thailand Chairman Pick warns that the Thai economy faces ‘disaster’ without rate cuts

December 19, 2024

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

Former Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong, likely the next Bank of Thailand Chairman, warns of economic “disaster” if interest rates aren’t cut. His attack on the… Read More ›

Claims of a death warrant or contract taken out on a political murder victim’s life made by anti-corruption activist

Claims of a death warrant or contract taken out on a political murder victim’s life made by anti-corruption activist

December 18, 2024

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

Anti-corruption activist claims ฿30M death contract behind Prachin Buri politician’s murder. Allegations link former minister and high-profile figures to a political power struggle. Police probe… Read More ›

US Navy in Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand as Cambodia pivots towards warmer ties with America

US Navy in Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand as Cambodia pivots towards warmer ties with America

December 17, 2024

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

A US naval warship’s visit to Cambodia’s Sihanoukville signals a potential pivot towards the US, as the country insists on continuing Chinese support amid concerns… Read More ›

Myanmar court in Kawthaung jails Thai seamen arrested by its Navy. PM assures reporters of a New Year pardon 

Myanmar court in Kawthaung jails Thai seamen arrested by its Navy. PM assures reporters of a New Year pardon 

December 16, 2024

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

Myanmar court jails Thai crew for illegal entry and fishing; PM Paetongtarn assures pardon is likely. Junta’s loss of control amid civil war complicates relations,… Read More ›

OECD tax changes and other moves at the heart of growing rifts appearing in Thailand’s government

OECD tax changes and other moves at the heart of growing rifts appearing in Thailand’s government

December 15, 2024

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

Thailand’s government faces internal rifts over OECD tax changes, with disputes over corporate tax, VAT hikes and an anti-coup law. In the meantime, the country… Read More ›

Myanmar grenade thrown by Karen ethnic militia member kills three and seriously injures six in Tak

Myanmar grenade thrown by Karen ethnic militia member kills three and seriously injures six in Tak

December 14, 2024

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A deadly grenade attack at a Tak fair by teens linked to Myanmar’s Karen militias killed three and injured 48, with six in critical condition.… Read More ›

Former cabinet minister and local government chief jailed in Prachin Buri linked to a political murder

Former cabinet minister and local government chief jailed in Prachin Buri linked to a political murder

December 13, 2024

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

Ex-deputy minister and PAO chief jailed in Prachin Buri after protégé’s brutal murder. Police uncover audio of heated argument, armed guards confess to shooting. The… Read More ›

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