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Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi

Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi

April 14, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand was hit by two minor earthquakes on Monday, a 1.4 magnitude tremor in Chiang Mai and a 3.5 magnitude in Krabi. Despite this, the… Read More ›

Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles

Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles

April 14, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Two Italian women lost in a dense jungle on Koh Phangan were rescued after a three-hour mission triggered by the Italian Embassy. The search, slowed… Read More ›

Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed

Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed

April 14, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Hi So Hot’s fake uniform and royal claims land him in deeper trouble as lèse-majesté charges are filed. Now in a wheelchair under suicide watch,… Read More ›

Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech

Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech

April 13, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Coalition in crisis as Bhumjaithai scion slams casino bill, fuelling fury in Pheu Thai ranks. Land scandals, cannabis rifts and a Senate probe deepen tensions.… Read More ›

Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms

Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms

April 13, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Death toll rises at doomed Chatuchak building site as hopes fade and the spotlight turns to Chinese contractors, cancelled deals, poor oversight, substandard steel and… Read More ›

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

April 13, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Water fights erupt across Bangkok as Songkran 2025 kicks off in full force. PM Paetongtarn takes to the skies to monitor traffic as crowds of… Read More ›

Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns

Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns

April 13, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Two tourist boats burst into flames within 24 hours off southern Thailand, prompting urgent safety concerns. All tourists were rescued but two young crewmen suffered… Read More ›

Tragedy of young UK Muay Thai boxer’s death in Pattaya probed in the UK this week, full hearing later

Tragedy of young UK Muay Thai boxer’s death in Pattaya probed in the UK this week, full hearing later

April 12, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

UK inquest hears Muay Thai boxer Josh Goldstone, 21, died from a drug cocktail in Pattaya hotel. Tragedy stuns the fight world. Full hearing due… Read More ›

Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained

Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained

April 12, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Pichai meets with business leaders to discuss upcoming US tariff talks, but Thailand’s chances of retaining the 10% baseline tariff rate are slim. Economic impact… Read More ›

British cannabis Kingpin arrested at a luxury pad in Bangkok as Ko Samui police smash easy money racket

British cannabis Kingpin arrested at a luxury pad in Bangkok as Ko Samui police smash easy money racket

April 12, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

British cannabis kingpin Mr. Adel was arrested at a luxury Bangkok condo after fleeing Ko Samui. Smugglers used tourist couriers and flights via Singapore to… Read More ›

24 year old New Zealand tourist arrested. Cocaine found inside his passport clearing Phuket Airport

24 year old New Zealand tourist arrested. Cocaine found inside his passport clearing Phuket Airport

April 12, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A 24-year-old New Zealand tourist was arrested at Phuket Airport after 0.18 grams of cocaine was found hidden in a ziplock bag inside his passport.… Read More ›

Hope lights up the Chatuchak rescue efforts with 1-3 survivors seen by rescue camera. Smartphone signal

Hope lights up the Chatuchak rescue efforts with 1-3 survivors seen by rescue camera. Smartphone signal

April 11, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

A flicker of light beneath the rubble at Chatuchak has reignited hope, as rescuers detect possible signs of life from 1–3 survivors. A smartphone signal,… Read More ›

Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China

Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China

April 11, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Trump’s global trade shake-up forces Thailand to pick a side as 2025 growth is cut to 1.5%. With harsh US tariffs, crackdowns on Chinese-linked exports,… Read More ›

73 year old American expat commits suicide at his home in Patpong, Phuket using gas and a plastic bag

73 year old American expat commits suicide at his home in Patpong, Phuket using gas and a plastic bag

April 11, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

American expat, Martin Neilgrego, was found dead in his Patong home, Phuket, after using gas from his cooker and a plastic bag to take his… Read More ›

Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack

Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack

April 11, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Police lieutenant murdered in forest one day after transfer orders. Insurgents bombed a convoy carrying his body, injuring two. Attack linked to BRN as violence… Read More ›

American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case

American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case

April 10, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

US academic Paul Chambers was granted bail but is fighting visa revocation. Arrested under lèse-majesté and the 2007 Computer Crime Act, his prosecution has sparked… Read More ›

US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025

US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025

April 10, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Trump pauses tariff hikes for 90 days, easing pressure on global markets, but Thailand risks falling behind Vietnam in talks with Washington. With GDP forecast… Read More ›

Booming kiddies tours business operated by an Israeli special forces veteran smashed by Tourist Police

Booming kiddies tours business operated by an Israeli special forces veteran smashed by Tourist Police

April 10, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Israeli ex-special forces soldier David Gozlan arrested on Ko Phangan after running illegal child-focused tours. Tourist Police caught him leading 72 kids over three days.… Read More ›

Brit shoots himself in the forehead after playing Russian Roulette in Pattaya high on cannabis and laughing gas

Brit shoots himself in the forehead after playing Russian Roulette in Pattaya high on cannabis and laughing gas

April 9, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A British man, high on cannabis and laughing gas, is in critical condition after shooting himself in the forehead while playing Russian Roulette with a… Read More ›

Commerce Minister confirms a Thai European Union Free Trade Pact could be negotiated by Christmas Day

Commerce Minister confirms a Thai European Union Free Trade Pact could be negotiated by Christmas Day

April 9, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand aims to finalise a Free Trade Pact with the European Union by Christmas 2025, despite escalating global trade tensions and concerns over Chinese product… Read More ›

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