Thailand
Ex Vice Minister and elderly mother brought before the Criminal Court on money laundering charges
Crime, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Ex-Vice Minister Samart Jenchaijitwanit and his mother face money laundering charges after being brought to court in Bangkok. Their involvement in a widening investigation reveals… Read More ›
83-year-old French tourist missing after a long tail boat capsized at Surat Thani’s Ratchaprapha Dam on Saturday
An 83-year-old French tourist is missing after a long-tail boat capsized at Surat Thani’s Ratchaprapha Dam. Strong winds and heavy rain caused the incident. Authorities… Read More ›
Pheu Thai Party wins the Udon Thani local election with the help of ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Pheu Thai clinches Udon Thani win in a closely contested race. With Thaksin Shinawatra campaigning for Mr. Sarawut Petchpanomporn, the victory further bolsters the party… Read More ›
Spurned 60-year-old guns down two women after inviting them to dinner at his home. Both in a coma
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
A frustrated 60-year-old man shoots two women after inviting them to dinner at his Ayutthaya home. Victims, aged 50 and 33, suffered multiple gunshot wounds… Read More ›
Pheu Thai to sue lawyer-activist for accusing it of trying to overthrow the state after Court win
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
The Pheu Thai Party plans legal action against activist Therayut Suwankesorn, who claimed the party sought to overthrow the state. This follows a court ruling… Read More ›
Thaksin and Pheu Thai survive legal complaint considered before the Constitutional Court on Friday
Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party win a significant legal victory as the Constitutional Court dismisses six complaints against them. This solidifies their position… Read More ›
Sirikanya criticises the government’s economic agenda as willy nilly and focused on cash handouts
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Sirikanya criticises the government’s economic strategy as just focusing on cash handouts without addressing debt issues. With Thailand’s 2024 growth projected at 2.7%, experts warn… Read More ›
Trump’s Attorney General pick Gaetz withdraws from confirmation process amid damaging leaks
Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump’s Attorney General pick after pressure from leaked reports of sexual misconduct and drug use. The decision follows growing… Read More ›
Big Joke case still before Supreme Court. The news comes in a shock statement rebuking media reports
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
General Surachate’s case remains before the Supreme Court, despite media reports claiming it was dismissed. The court rebuked false claims and confirmed the case is… Read More ›
Nightmare road traffic accident in Nakhon Pathom as an Isuzu pickup sped away from a police patrol
A deadly crash in Nakhon Pathom claims seven lives as an Isuzu pickup, suspected of carrying migrant workers, flees from police and crashes into a… Read More ›
Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) says no grounds to prosecute Thaksin and the Pheu Thai Party
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has ruled there is insufficient evidence to prosecute Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party over claims of attempting… Read More ›
Massive international drug shipment worth 100 million baht seized in three 2 metre-high Buddha statues
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
Thai police uncover a huge drug haul worth ฿100 million hidden in three giant Buddha statues smuggled across the Laos border. The operation, which exposed… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
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An old man smashes EV car through a car park wall and tumbles to the ground wheel up on Monday. Survives
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Old man survives a harrowing crash as his Nissan Kicks
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