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Hard science backs a ban on liberal marijuana recreational use. Thailand’s runaway pot shop industry is on the ropes. The kingdom’s PM last week ordered… Read More ›
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European Union trade and cooperation pact with Thailand to be finalised this year. It will include visa-free access for Thai passport holders. Prime Minister Srettha… Read More ›
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Legal guru Wissanu Krea-ngam takes the helm at Bangkok Post. Ex deputy prime minister, known for guiding General Prayut Chan Ocha’s governments through legal complexities,… Read More ›
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Anutin accepts Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s Pot stance. However, in the meantime, he has called for foreign weed shop operators to be arrested. The government’s… Read More ›
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Thaksin lined up to mediate peace in Burma. Ex-Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra emerged as a key broker in possible peace talks amidst the escalating… Read More ›
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Naval patrol dispatched amidst another Rayong industrial disaster on Thursday. The PM established a war room to coordinate the response. The Royal Thai Navy aided… Read More ›
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PM’s tough stance is made clear to ministers. Cannabis shops to be shut by April 1st, 2025. Srettha Thavisin aims to reclassify cannabis as a… Read More ›
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China’s naval base on Thailand’s doorstep. Tensions in Southeast Asia are rising. Thailand emphasises its unaligned status within the ASEAN bloc. Despite this, Chinese assertiveness… Read More ›
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Microsoft’s $1 billion data centre investment in Thailand is very good news. It is seen as part of a plan to ignite the digital growth… Read More ›
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Thailand’s internal battle for power over the economy heats up as the Pheu Thai leader questions Bank of Thailand’s independence. Rising concerns over rocketing debt… Read More ›
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Maris takes the reins as the new Thai Foreign Minister amid challenges in Myanmar and rising global tensions. His position was confirmed on Wednesday by… Read More ›
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Thai economic data throws up a mixed bag as exports dip in March. However, the economy managed to grow by 1% in the opening quarter.… Read More ›
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Pheu Thai tightens ship in cabinet reshuffle for economic drive and digital wallet scheme. Top changes include a new Finance Minister and shift in key… Read More ›
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Sultan of Brunei and Prince Abdual Mateen in Bangkok for Government talks. Historic visit coincides with the 40th diplomatic anniversary. Trade, investment, and tourism top… Read More ›
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Thaksin family TV Channel shutting down by the end of May. Voice TV, a prominent Thai online broadcaster, is to suspend operations citing media saturation… Read More ›
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Thailand’s EV dream may just be turning sour. Sales plunged in February and March 2024, challenging the government’s vision. Market shifts worldwide are raising concern… Read More ›
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Thaksin’s secret hotel summit fuels cabinet speculation. PM Srettha Thavisin and Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai met the former Premier amidst growing expectations of a reshuffle.… Read More ›
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Big Joke fights back as he returns to police HQ. The top cop insisted he was the right man for the top job in October.… Read More ›
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Thai baht tumbles despite intervention. Economic policy clash threatens confidence and stability. The baht breaks the ฿37 barrier against the US dollar despite the Bank… Read More ›
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Myawaddy reportedly retaken by the junta as rebels staged a ‘tactical’ retreat. Karen forces vow to counterattack and destroy the redeployed junta forces in the… Read More ›
Burma’s Min Aung Hlaing to meet Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim in Bangkok on Thursday in peace push 
Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out 
Thaksin does not rule out joining talks in US as Thai team finalises plans. They fly out on Thursday ahead of Monday talks 
Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi 
Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed 
Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms 
Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns 
Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained 
24 year old New Zealand tourist arrested. Cocaine found inside his passport clearing Phuket Airport 
Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China 
Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack 
American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case 
US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025 
Brit shoots himself in the forehead after playing Russian Roulette in Pattaya high on cannabis and laughing gas 
State Department says it is closely monitoring the case of US academic Paul Chambers jailed on Tuesday 
Hot-headed foreigner lashes out at Thai motorist in Phuket after road traffic incident on Sunday night 
US University lecturer Paul Chambers jailed over lèse-majesté charge as Phitsanulok Court denies bail 
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