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Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest

Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest

June 15, 2023

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Ex PM Thaksin says he wishes to return to be with his seven grandchildren while describing his current exile in Dubai as akin to a… Read More ›

Biggest criminal case in Thai history to be finalised, on Friday, against suspected serial killer Am Cyanide

Biggest criminal case in Thai history to be finalised, on Friday, against suspected serial killer Am Cyanide

June 12, 2023

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It is thought the alleged female serial killer may be facing 80 or so criminal charges including additional counts of theft and forgery in addition… Read More ›

Hitman in attack on a Russian in Phuket arrested at the airport after making it easy for police

Hitman in attack on a Russian in Phuket arrested at the airport after making it easy for police

June 10, 2023

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A quick response by Thai police on Wednesday and a mistake by a Kazakh hitman who attempted to murder a Russian national leaving him in… Read More ›

Dangerous political flux in the aftermath of the General Election is growing and poses a threat

Dangerous political flux in the aftermath of the General Election is growing and poses a threat

June 8, 2023

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

Weeks after the May 14th election a decisive result has been thrown into question with ‘roadblocks’ being erected in front of Mr Pita Limjaroenrat’s road… Read More ›

Fast acting luxury bus driver evacuated 15 Polish tourists before their coach was engulfed in flames

Fast acting luxury bus driver evacuated 15 Polish tourists before their coach was engulfed in flames

June 7, 2023

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Firefighters took twenty minutes to put out the flames which erupted just after the driver parked the bus on the busy expressway and opened the… Read More ›

Chinese invasion claim by Chuwit saying there are now 3 million new arrivals in tourist hotspots

Chinese invasion claim by Chuwit saying there are now 3 million new arrivals in tourist hotspots

June 5, 2023

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On Monday, Chuwit clarified that not all the 3 million new Chinese residents arriving here to do business were either bad or grey actors. Many… Read More ›

Lawyers: Don’t deal with unhappy former owners in foreclosure sales after woman is gunned down

Lawyers: Don’t deal with unhappy former owners in foreclosure sales after woman is gunned down

June 3, 2023

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Police this week only convinced the irate elderly man to surrender by promising him access to key media programmes to vent his point of view… Read More ›

Brit’s killer safe in Oslo and will not be extradited to Thailand with local police taking on the case

Brit’s killer safe in Oslo and will not be extradited to Thailand with local police taking on the case

June 2, 2023

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A frail and ill Roger Bullman, after a nightmare of nearly four years on the run, is recovering in Oslo with his family while police… Read More ›

Thai Marijuana tycoons ponder mixed messaging from the Move Forward-led coalition on the drug

Thai Marijuana tycoons ponder mixed messaging from the Move Forward-led coalition on the drug

May 31, 2023

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Move Forward deputy leader has given an assurance to operators licenced by authorities in respect of marijuana or cannabis that their businesses will not be… Read More ›

Suspected Canadian hired killer extradited back to Thailand to face trial for premeditated murder

Suspected Canadian hired killer extradited back to Thailand to face trial for premeditated murder

May 29, 2023

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There appear to be no assurances, at least publicly known at this point, concerning the death penalty with the judge in Alberta at the end… Read More ›

Police task force wants criminal charges to be pursued against a former senator for child abuse

Police task force wants criminal charges to be pursued against a former senator for child abuse

May 28, 2023

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Ex-Senator vigorously denies any wrongdoing claiming that he acted to protect the children in his care by keeping them from danger by disciplining them. He… Read More ›

Compromise mooted between Pheu Thai and Move Forward on House Speaker job before key meeting

Compromise mooted between Pheu Thai and Move Forward on House Speaker job before key meeting

May 27, 2023

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This week’s deadlock has dismayed many insiders within both the Move Forward and Pheu Thai camps with rising speculation of an alternative coalition involving the… Read More ›

Killer of former bar girl in Pattaya claims he was attacked by the young woman with a glass shard

Killer of former bar girl in Pattaya claims he was attacked by the young woman with a glass shard

May 26, 2023

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The woman’s decomposing body was found on May 20th last at an apartment complex on Soi Buakhao in the heart of Pattaya when residents complained… Read More ›

US turns down Thai request for advanced F35 fighter jets but offers less expensive F16s and F15s

US turns down Thai request for advanced F35 fighter jets but offers less expensive F16s and F15s

May 25, 2023

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The news comes with the US fighter jet in strong demand from US forces and key allies with only 920 aircraft built so far. The… Read More ›

Cops probe death of elderly man with Alzheimer’s whose body was found on Thursday in Bangkok

Cops probe death of elderly man with Alzheimer’s whose body was found on Thursday in Bangkok

May 24, 2023

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Tragedy came in the same week as the discovery of a young American tourist trapped in Pattaya’s sewerage system covered in sludge. The man was,… Read More ›

Am Cyanide sues activist who raised alarm over alleged killing spree. Former lawyer summoned

Am Cyanide sues activist who raised alarm over alleged killing spree. Former lawyer summoned

May 24, 2023

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

The use of Thailand’s defamation laws which include both civil court and criminal court proceedings, by those accused of wrongdoing even when facing court arrest… Read More ›

Move Forward’s ‘Government of Hope’ coalition delivers a programme promising a new charter

Move Forward’s ‘Government of Hope’ coalition delivers a programme promising a new charter

May 22, 2023

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Thailand’s proposed ‘government of hope’ would be committed to upholding and protecting the status of Thailand’s revered monarchy. The comprehensive new programme leaves parties also… Read More ›

Jatuporn warns Pheu Thai may be turned as he predicts a political impasse. Should wait for 2024 

Jatuporn warns Pheu Thai may be turned as he predicts a political impasse. Should wait for 2024 

May 21, 2023

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The surprise election result has raised the stakes in Thai politics as the public has voted for a party that wants to see political accountability… Read More ›

Family of Chinese businessman threaten to lynch suspects and refuse to believe prostitution story

Family of Chinese businessman threaten to lynch suspects and refuse to believe prostitution story

May 20, 2023

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Police were told by the killer that the 43-year-old man had repeatedly engaged the services of underage 17-year-old prostitute Nong Fai from Satun province and… Read More ›

Phuket speedboat involved in Tuesday’s accident was seaworthy but charges may still be filed

Phuket speedboat involved in Tuesday’s accident was seaworthy but charges may still be filed

May 19, 2023

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Accident is a timely reminder of the need for tighter controls and screening of boat skippers in Phuket and other tourist hotspots in Thailand after… Read More ›

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