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War between spouses of top police officers offers a terrifying glimpse of behind the scene rivalries

War between spouses of top police officers offers a terrifying glimpse of behind the scene rivalries

November 6, 2024

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War of the Wives. Feuding spouses of top Thai police chiefs clash in court over luxury goods, false claims, and high-profile accusations. The battle heats… Read More ›

An old man smashes EV car through a car park wall and tumbles to the ground wheel up on Monday. Survives

An old man smashes EV car through a car park wall and tumbles to the ground wheel up on Monday. Survives

November 5, 2024

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Old man survives a harrowing crash as his Nissan Kicks tumbles from a second-floor parking lot in Bangkok, landing upside down. The 69-year-old driver mistakenly… Read More ›

Prime Minister Paetongtarn holds urgent talks and briefings to diffuse the rising Ko Kood controversy

Prime Minister Paetongtarn holds urgent talks and briefings to diffuse the rising Ko Kood controversy

November 4, 2024

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PM Paetongtarn acts fast to quell Ko Kood rumours amid rising nationalist outrage. In urgent talks, the Thai leader addresses public fears over a 23-year-old… Read More ›

Chinese illegal migrant flow to Thailand increasing bringing challenges for the Royal Thai Police and the economy

Chinese illegal migrant flow to Thailand increasing bringing challenges for the Royal Thai Police and the economy

November 3, 2024

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Chinese illegal migration to Thailand is surging, posing challenges for police. Recent arrests include a 28-year-old man without entry stamps and a 30-year-old who held… Read More ›

UK Conservatives elect first Black leader amid turmoil following a disastrous July 4th General Election rout

UK Conservatives elect first Black leader amid turmoil following a disastrous July 4th General Election rout

November 3, 2024

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Kemi Badenoch, the first Black leader of the Conservatives, faces turmoil after a historic election loss. With the party’s lowest MP count and challenges from… Read More ›

Legal eagle in hot water as wealthy French-based Thai woman claims she gave him ฿71 million for deal

Legal eagle in hot water as wealthy French-based Thai woman claims she gave him ฿71 million for deal

November 2, 2024

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A wealthy Thai woman living in France claims she gave a renowned lawyer ฿71 million for an investment in a lottery scheme. Lawyer Sittra Biebangkerd… Read More ›

Trump trains his guns on ex US congresswoman Liz Cheney, a reviled figure for MAGA Republicans

Trump trains his guns on ex US congresswoman Liz Cheney, a reviled figure for MAGA Republicans

November 2, 2024

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Trump Targets Cheney. “War Hawk” under fire. The former president unleashes a barrage against ex-Congresswoman Liz Cheney, calling for her to experience the horrors of… Read More ›

Phuket doctor Dr Thandao Chandam to appeal Phuket Court decision to acquit Swiss man Urs Fehr

Phuket doctor Dr Thandao Chandam to appeal Phuket Court decision to acquit Swiss man Urs Fehr

November 1, 2024

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Phuket doctor Dr. Thandao Chandam appeals court decision that acquitted Swiss man Urs Fehr of assault charges from a February 2024 incident. Her lawyer cites… Read More ›

Ministry of Interior clarifies new citizenship measure not aimed at  expats but stateless people

Ministry of Interior clarifies new citizenship measure not aimed at  expats but stateless people

October 31, 2024

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Ministry of Interior confirms no expedited citizenship for foreign expats; new measure targets stateless individuals only. Trisulee Traisanakul clarifies that the initiative is for over… Read More ›

Extreme weather event hits Southern and Eastern Spain leaving at least 70 people dead and devastation

Extreme weather event hits Southern and Eastern Spain leaving at least 70 people dead and devastation

October 31, 2024

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Massive rainfall in southern and eastern Spain has triggered catastrophic flash floods, killing at least 70 people. The Valencia region is particularly devastated, raising urgent… Read More ›

New citizenship path for foreign residents in Thailand agreed by cabinet. Interior Ministry to frame details

New citizenship path for foreign residents in Thailand agreed by cabinet. Interior Ministry to frame details

October 30, 2024

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Thailand approves plan to streamline citizenship for 483,000 long-term residents. Tax reporting requirement for expats starts in January 2025. Population crisis sparks new benefits, with… Read More ›

49-year-old Chinese fraudster arrested by Immigration Bureau in Pattaya after staying for 2 months in the city

49-year-old Chinese fraudster arrested by Immigration Bureau in Pattaya after staying for 2 months in the city

October 29, 2024

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Wang Luan, a 49-year-old former bank official, was caught by Chonburi Immigration Bureau police while trying to start anew in Thailand. He faces years in… Read More ›

PM to visit South as Tak Bai accused officials return and take back their roles and lives as normal

PM to visit South as Tak Bai accused officials return and take back their roles and lives as normal

October 29, 2024

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PM Paetongtarn to visit South after the Tak Bai massacre accused officials begin returning to work post-statute expiry. Deputy PM Anutin warns of “social penalties”… Read More ›

His Majesty the King praises Sunday’s exquisite Royal Barge ceremony along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

His Majesty the King praises Sunday’s exquisite Royal Barge ceremony along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

October 28, 2024

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King Praises Stunning Royal Barge Ceremony. 52 ornate barges and 2,412 oarsmen wowed crowds along the Chao Phraya River during the Kathin Ceremony. The King… Read More ›

Thailand takes another step backwards as a staunch US ally with its BRICS partnership seen last week

Thailand takes another step backwards as a staunch US ally with its BRICS partnership seen last week

October 28, 2024

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Thailand’s BRICS alignment marks a shift from its U.S. ties, as it joins the “global south” in a new anti-Western bloc. Thai foreign minister Maris… Read More ›

Tourism Levy will take at least six months to implement even after a cabinet decision to approve it

Tourism Levy will take at least six months to implement even after a cabinet decision to approve it

October 26, 2024

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Thailand’s foreign tourist levy, reintroduced by Minister Surawong Thienthong, could take six months post-cabinet approval. Despite aims for automatic visitor insurance, industry opposition and scepticism… Read More ›

China closes border crossings with Burma after bomb attack on its consulate in Mandalay last week

China closes border crossings with Burma after bomb attack on its consulate in Mandalay last week

October 25, 2024

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China shuts down border crossings with Myanmar after a grenade attack on its consulate, raising tensions. As the junta weakens, grassroots resistance grows, fueling inflation… Read More ›

Indonesia drives off another Chinese vessel as it explores waters within its exclusive economic zone

Indonesia drives off another Chinese vessel as it explores waters within its exclusive economic zone

October 25, 2024

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Indonesia has successfully expelled a Chinese coast guard ship from its waters. This marks the second such clash in a fortnight as Indonesia explores its… Read More ›

Lawyer calls for prosecution of top officials in the Tak Bai case as PM rules out Emergency Degree

Lawyer calls for prosecution of top officials in the Tak Bai case as PM rules out Emergency Degree

October 24, 2024

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PM rules out emergency decree to extend prosecution period for Tak Bai massacre suspects as lawyer pushes for legal action against officials. Statute of limitations… Read More ›

Money bets seem to be suggesting a Trump victory as top magazine hails him as a ‘political genius’

Money bets seem to be suggesting a Trump victory as top magazine hails him as a ‘political genius’

October 24, 2024

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Investors betting on Trump’s 2024 win fuel a US dollar surge, with the currency up over 4% since late September. Strong US economic data and… Read More ›

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