Politics
Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha reinstated by the Thai Constitutional Court in a majority verdict
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The court took the middle course of three options with dates ranging from 2022 to 2027. The verdict means that Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha… Read More ›
Opposition parties lose majority support since June although Paetongtarn Shinawatra still leads
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In the last week, there have been several disturbing references by senior political figures on the government side to the possibility of further extra-constitutional outcomes… Read More ›
Shock police probe into drug dealing and money laundering linked with Myanmar to strain ties
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The arrest of Dr Tun Min Latt who is at the heart of a vast conglomerate with extensive links to Myanmar’s ruling junta on suspicion… Read More ›
Thailand to scrap all emergency provisions as it seeks to boost a very fragile economic recovery
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Move to scrap the Emergency Decree and the last of the entry criteria for incoming travellers is coming at a time when the full extent… Read More ›
Prawit stuns the cabinet demanding a ฿35 to the dollar rate and action from the Finance Minister to stop the slide
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Baht’s depreciation is now being driven by a wider difference between interest rates in the United States and Thailand which had gone beyond a critical… Read More ›
Drugs to be an election issue as Anutin digs in insisting that attitudes must change on cannabis
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Clash of outlook and culture over Cannabis will now define the Bhumjaithai Party in the months running up to a General Election in Thailand. Aside… Read More ›
Former PM Thaksin slams modest minimum wage hike of 5%, calls for ฿800 a day rate over 2 terms
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Slow and fragile recovery is being seen which is driven by boosted consumer confidence in Thailand despite inflation and an effective haircut in real wages.… Read More ›
Democrat MPs challenge cannabis free for all linking it with a highly damaging drug culture
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Wednesday’s ultimatum by Democrat Party MPs to the government and the Bhumjaithai Party attempts to call a halt to a rolling process which has led… Read More ›
Krabi residents urge General Prawit to crack down on drugs as national poll gives him a thumbs down
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National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) opinion poll on Sunday shows that more than 63% of people are not satisfied with the acting PM’s performance… Read More ›
Police reviewing complaint against German man Moritz Pfoh after royalist figure filed a statement
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The latest move comes as the Constitutional Court in Bangkok has signalled that it will address the situation regarding Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha’s tenure… Read More ›
German claims he was warned off by police from pursuing his political protests against acting PM
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A German man living in Thailand with a Thai wife staged numerous silent protests this week in Rayong but was warned off by police officers… Read More ›
Brothers of acting PM and senator to be quizzed by panel probing scandal over abusive policewoman
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A House committee chaired by former Police Commissioner and Thai Liberal Party leader General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves is to probe the facts which point towards corruption,… Read More ›
Low spending tourists and slowing export growth but ‘intact’ economic recovery stays on track say officials
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A volatile currency market, a slowing world economy amid war in Europe and raised geopolitical tensions as well as a brush this week with political… Read More ›
Prime Minister suspended from duty by the Constitutional Court as it takes up term limit case for hearing
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Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan now assumes responsibility for the role of Prime Minister while General Prayut remains as Defence Minister as the cabinet stays… Read More ›
Kingdom engulfed in crisis with over 93% of the public saying Prayut must relinquish power now over term limit
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Police in central Bangkok are already preparing water cannon trucks as protest movements take up their position in the centre of the city with key… Read More ›
PM’s Office adamant there will be no dissolution as opposition petitions the Constitutional Court to clarify
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Emotional Prime Minister, on Wednesday, gave a speech at an army song contest in central Bangkok at which he urged unity in a world full… Read More ›
Election law finalised in parliament but the basis for the next General Election is still uncertain
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Electoral reform bill that was passed by parliament on Monday due to continued failure to make a quorum, is very likely to be reviewed by… Read More ›
US party flies into Taiwan further inflaming already raised tensions with China over the island
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Dr Kurt Campbell, the key Biden administration advisor concerning Asia Pacific affairs, over the weekend, confirmed that the United States will conduct drills in waters… Read More ›
Country faces a ‘constitutional crisis’ says Move Forward Party MP in parliament over PM’s status
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The anticipated floundering of key electoral reform bills by Monday, August 15th is also a matter expected to be ultimately adjudicated by the Constitutional Court… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Former cabinet minister and local government chief jailed in Prachin Buri linked to a political murder
December 13, 2024
Ex-deputy minister and PAO chief jailed in Prachin
Crazed Belarusian roars and charges at arresting police like a beast in the early hours of the morning
December 11, 2024
A drunken Belarusian, Siarhei Asychuk, went berserk at
Drug addict attacker who murdered two people gets rough justice in outrageous Prachin Buri attack
December 10, 2024
A 38-year-old drug addict who murdered two people and
Health Minister rejects claims Luk Thung singer died from massage shop injuries. She had meningitis
December 9, 2024
Health Minister Somsak denies claims that 20-year-old
Shock death of a 20-year-old budding singer in Udon Thani linked to Thai traditional massage visits
December 8, 2024
Shock death of 20-year-old Thai singer linked to Thai
2 young Western women pushed home in a handcart by a policeman after over indulging on Ko Phi Phi
December 7, 2024
Thai policeman helps two drunk Western women on Ko Phi
Thieving cheap Charlie who refused to pay for a lady’s company in Pattaya is being sought by city police
December 5, 2024
Italian “cheap Charlie” on the run in Pattaya!
Release of former Commerce Minister clears the way for the return in 2025 of ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra
December 5, 2024
The release of ex-Commerce Minister Boonsong
People’s Party MP calls for anti-coup d’état laws. Praises South Korean MPs after martial law rescinded
December 4, 2024
Thai MP Parit Wacharasindhu calls for anti-coup laws
Chinese pervert targeting young students and women in Bangkok taken down by crack unit undercover
December 3, 2024
Elite Bangkok police sting busts Chinese predator who
German woman needed surgery for leg bite after a suspected shark attack on Friday, at popular Phang-nga beach
December 2, 2024
German tourist mauled by suspected hammerhead shark
One Thai fisherman dead, 31 held in custody after Burmese Navy opens fire on encroaching fishing fleet
November 30, 2024
One Thai fisherman dead, 31 detained after Burmese
Vindictive, mercurial thief and murderer caged in Nong Bua Lamphu after brutal outrage stunned locals
November 29, 2024
Vindictive and mentally unstable thief Mr. Samart, 58,
Pichai to put best foot forward in Trump’s Washington DC in February as exports surged in October
November 27, 2024
Pichai set to visit Trump’s Washington in February
Ex Vice Minister and elderly mother brought before the Criminal Court on money laundering charges
November 26, 2024
Ex-Vice Minister Samart Jenchaijitwanit and his mother
83-year-old French tourist missing after a long tail boat capsized at Surat Thani’s Ratchaprapha Dam on Saturday
November 25, 2024
An 83-year-old French tourist is missing after a
Pheu Thai Party wins the Udon Thani local election with the help of ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra
November 24, 2024
Pheu Thai clinches Udon Thani win in a closely
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