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Chinese police patrols plan dumped by ministers quickly after public backlash threatened to erupt

Chinese police patrols plan dumped by ministers quickly after public backlash threatened to erupt

November 14, 2023

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Proposal for Chinese police in Thailand has raised extended questions about Chinese overseas police patrols, which are currently only sanctioned in Croatia and Serbia after… Read More ›

Police Chief rebuffs reports of Chinese Police being deployed to Thailand to protect tourists

Police Chief rebuffs reports of Chinese Police being deployed to Thailand to protect tourists

November 14, 2023

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The proposal to allow the presence of Chinese police in Thailand will open up a hornet’s nest for Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin if it is… Read More ›

Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt

Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt

November 13, 2023

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The danger of a credit downgrade for Thailand is growing as private sector debt continues to creep up, and even with interest rates at only… Read More ›

Srettha outlines Digital Wallet as his government begins to flounder with a faltering economy and confusion

Srettha outlines Digital Wallet as his government begins to flounder with a faltering economy and confusion

November 10, 2023

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This week, an Investor Confidence Index (ICI) poll showed a massive fall in confidence in October, with capital flows accelerating out of the Kingdom and… Read More ›

Top Shia Muslim leader condemns Thai nationals fighting with Israel’s Army as a stab in the back

Top Shia Muslim leader condemns Thai nationals fighting with Israel’s Army as a stab in the back

November 8, 2023

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Thai officials have been upbeat about the prospect of securing the release of a reported 24 Thai hostages being held by Hamas since they were… Read More ›

Move Forward at war against Gender Inequality as two MPs are punished for sexual harassment

Move Forward at war against Gender Inequality as two MPs are punished for sexual harassment

November 5, 2023

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The virulence with which the accusations of sexual harassment against the two MPs have been pursued serves as notice that for Move Forward, the Party’s… Read More ›

Srettha and top officials become more critical of Israel as Hamas uses Thai hostages as leverage in War

Srettha and top officials become more critical of Israel as Hamas uses Thai hostages as leverage in War

October 31, 2023

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Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nu-Kara flies to the Middle East for meetings in Egypt and Qatar. Qatar is currently the headquarters of the Hamas leader Ismail… Read More ›

Thailand faces an economic future of low growth despite Srettha’s plans because of a darker world

Thailand faces an economic future of low growth despite Srettha’s plans because of a darker world

October 29, 2023

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

Growth is likely to be similar to last year at 2.6% but only if the rebound in exports continues for the next few months, even… Read More ›

Deputy Interior Minister says cleaning house starts at home as he ordered son-in-law’s arrest

Deputy Interior Minister says cleaning house starts at home as he ordered son-in-law’s arrest

October 25, 2023

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The minister, despite an initial delay because of urgent commitments, did eventually address the Administration Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday as planned.… Read More ›

Anutin: crackdown on illegality extends to the nightlife sector; no more graft or pay-to-play

Anutin: crackdown on illegality extends to the nightlife sector; no more graft or pay-to-play

October 24, 2023

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A Get Tough policy on nightlife operators is coming as the Minister of Tourism and Sports is pushing for 4 am closing hours for tourism… Read More ›

Thai hostages held by Hamas used to leverage influence over Israel as it prepares to invade Gaza

Thai hostages held by Hamas used to leverage influence over Israel as it prepares to invade Gaza

October 22, 2023

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Comments by the Iranian Ambassador in Bangkok demonstrate Hamas is using the 19 Thai hostages as leverage to halt the bombardment of the enclave. Ambassador… Read More ›

Thailand cancels Chinese sub, wants credit for a new frigate. Tense talks that could yet go legal

Thailand cancels Chinese sub, wants credit for a new frigate. Tense talks that could yet go legal

October 21, 2023

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Distinct possibility of a legal wrangle as the government seeks credit for the ฿7 billion already paid in respect of a breach of contract by… Read More ›

Digital Wallet plan could break up the government before it launches says top Thai political pundit

Digital Wallet plan could break up the government before it launches says top Thai political pundit

October 12, 2023

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

The unwieldy and blunt Digital Wallet online credit giveaway, using blockchain technology, will be conducted through the Krungthai Bank smartphone banking application, and it must… Read More ›

Tension grows between the Bank of Thailand and government after last week’s interest rate hike

Tension grows between the Bank of Thailand and government after last week’s interest rate hike

October 2, 2023

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Both men appear to be pursuing a different vision with Mr Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput acting to protect the country’s financial stability while Mr Srettha is adamant… Read More ›

Heated divisions in Thai politics go viral online from a Sushi restaurant in Reykjavik Iceland 

Heated divisions in Thai politics go viral online from a Sushi restaurant in Reykjavik Iceland 

October 1, 2023

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The online spat appears to have been disappearing from the internet with the Facebook account linked to Mr Ari Alexander closed. It follows more coverage… Read More ›

Potent pot to be criminalised as the minister looks at ways to suppress recreational cannabis use

Potent pot to be criminalised as the minister looks at ways to suppress recreational cannabis use

September 23, 2023

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The future of thousands of small businesses in Thailand that have thrived in the kingdom’s post-deregulation cannabis market which is now one of the world’s… Read More ›

Srettha in New York as Move Forward’s Sirikanya calls for action on crippling household debt levels

Srettha in New York as Move Forward’s Sirikanya calls for action on crippling household debt levels

September 20, 2023

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Move Forward’s Sirikanya Tansakul says that no worker should receive less than 30% of their monthly salary into their hands after debt payments are deducted… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand boss appears critical of the new government’s policy initiatives on the economy

Bank of Thailand boss appears critical of the new government’s policy initiatives on the economy

September 19, 2023

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Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput has emphasised, for instance, that the central bank does not approve of using digital assets to pay for goods and services, an approach… Read More ›

Move Forward Party to elect a new leader on Sunday as the party settles into its official opposition role

Move Forward Party to elect a new leader on Sunday as the party settles into its official opposition role

September 19, 2023

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Popular Move Forward Party leader who is also the public’s favourite for Prime Minister in opinion polls is sidelined due to a Constitutional Court suspension… Read More ›

Minister cited by the Corruption Commission for ‘minor’ role in Boss Vorayuth corruption scandal

Minister cited by the Corruption Commission for ‘minor’ role in Boss Vorayuth corruption scandal

September 18, 2023

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

The lack of action in the ‘Boss’ Vorayuth affair undermines confidence in the Rule of Law in Thailand. This is a notorious case that has… Read More ›

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