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UK drug dealers living it up in Thailand to be deported back to the UK after arrests in Pattaya

UK drug dealers living it up in Thailand to be deported back to the UK after arrests in Pattaya

August 21, 2019

Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:

Plymouth man appeared to own substantial properties and has been linked to money laundering. He told Thai police that he was in business with his… Read More ›

Elderly Finnish man found dead in northern Thai resort in Mae Hong Son on Tuesday morning

Elderly Finnish man found dead in northern Thai resort in Mae Hong Son on Tuesday morning

August 20, 2019

More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:

The man is believed to have been a regular visitor to the area and a valued guest at the same resort. He arrived in Thailand… Read More ›

Thai man goes to prison to grant his girlfriend in Sisaket her heart’s desire – him out of her life

Thai man goes to prison to grant his girlfriend in Sisaket her heart’s desire – him out of her life

August 20, 2019

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police arrested the Thai man in the northeastern province of Sisaket before 2 pm on Monday as he attempted to rob a gold shop. Police… Read More ›

Tourism Minister’s plans for later nightlife hours receive a tepid response from Interior colleague

Tourism Minister’s plans for later nightlife hours receive a tepid response from Interior colleague

August 20, 2019

Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Tourism minister has promised to discuss his plans with cabinet colleagues including the PM and says such a move would boost expenditure by up to… Read More ›

Bangkok MP on Phuket mission to investigate controversial local condo project before the courts

Bangkok MP on Phuket mission to investigate controversial local condo project before the courts

August 19, 2019

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A public prosecutor in Phuket has called for fairness for all the parties in the tense dispute and has pointed out that the Supreme Administrative… Read More ›

Thai Economic team fights back with ฿370 billion stimulus aimed at achieving 3% growth this year

Thai Economic team fights back with ฿370 billion stimulus aimed at achieving 3% growth this year

August 19, 2019

Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

As some economists talk of recession, the new government economic cabinet is hoping to launch a counter-attack on the prevailing trend in the economy this… Read More ›

Foreign Minister comes out strongly against visa waiver proposals for China and India at cabinet

Foreign Minister comes out strongly against visa waiver proposals for China and India at cabinet

August 19, 2019

Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Proposals to be considered by the Thai cabinet on Tuesday. Minister draws attention to the problems of the Thai Embassy in New Delhi dealing with… Read More ›

Gold company director in Bangkok arrested by police on Saturday over ฿100 million in losses

Gold company director in Bangkok arrested by police on Saturday over ฿100 million in losses

August 19, 2019

Crime, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:

Dr Ae or Chanut Srisang was transferred to the custody of Khon Kaen police who are investigating a series of complaints against him from several… Read More ›

Aussie biker gang boss on bail turned away from Thailand by immigration as he arrived on holidays

Aussie biker gang boss on bail turned away from Thailand by immigration as he arrived on holidays

August 18, 2019

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Australia criminal linked to murders and famous for his refusal to speak or assist the police. He is the boss of the Comancheros bikers gang,… Read More ›

Horror passenger van smash in Sa Kaew claims 11 lives after another driver falls asleep at the wheel

Horror passenger van smash in Sa Kaew claims 11 lives after another driver falls asleep at the wheel

August 18, 2019

Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police suspect that the passenger van veered onto the other lane on the motorway hitting the large lorry head-on creating a devastating impact. Thai police… Read More ›

Pattaya school to investigate reports that 7 year old was beaten on the head with a stick causing swelling

Pattaya school to investigate reports that 7 year old was beaten on the head with a stick causing swelling

August 17, 2019

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Ja Ja’s parents have already filed a police complaint and are understood to be ready to meet the school’s director to discuss the matter. They… Read More ›

Thai police offer reward to fellow officers in Laos for the arrest of two gold shop armed robbers

Thai police offer reward to fellow officers in Laos for the arrest of two gold shop armed robbers

August 17, 2019

Crime, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:

Authorities are satisfied that the men are hiding across Thailand’s borders and will be attempting to sell some of the nearly ฿9 million in gold… Read More ›

American on fraud charges in Thailand claims he was duped into acting as the scam’s ‘western face’

American on fraud charges in Thailand claims he was duped into acting as the scam’s ‘western face’

August 17, 2019

Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:

American’s family in Richmond Texas are calling on US politicians including President Trump to help. Derrick Keller moved to China with his wife Tanya in… Read More ›

Thai wife insane with jealousy sets husband alight in karaoke bar horror show on Thursday night

Thai wife insane with jealousy sets husband alight in karaoke bar horror show on Thursday night

August 16, 2019

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police were called to the scene at 11.30 pm and found the man in severe pain on the ground. His wife surrendered to authorities on… Read More ›

10 Italian tourists injured in Lampang, one woman seriously, after a minibus slides off a wet road

10 Italian tourists injured in Lampang, one woman seriously, after a minibus slides off a wet road

August 16, 2019

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Injured were taken to Lampang Hospital the Mueang area of the province after being extricated from the bus. Ten injured Italian men were rescued by… Read More ›

Thailand recession fears as airline losses mount with lower tourist numbers and a strong baht

Thailand recession fears as airline losses mount with lower tourist numbers and a strong baht

August 16, 2019

Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Despite a contraction in exports and perhaps because of the fall of consumer demand, the country still maintained a healthy balance of payments surplus for… Read More ›

Kiwi taken into custody on drug charges in Chiang Mai after police raided his bar and restaurant

Kiwi taken into custody on drug charges in Chiang Mai after police raided his bar and restaurant

August 15, 2019

Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:

The kiwi was been named by police and has also charged with working illegally in Thailand while holding a retirement visa. He is being held… Read More ›

Thai woman threatens to kill toddler on Facebook – says it was a ruse to gain his father’s attention

Thai woman threatens to kill toddler on Facebook – says it was a ruse to gain his father’s attention

August 15, 2019

Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:

The woman explained to police and officials that she had no money to buy milk or diapers for her little boy named as Nong Andrey… Read More ›

Nation media group outlines new digital strategy as Thailand’s traditional media slumps in new era

Nation media group outlines new digital strategy as Thailand’s traditional media slumps in new era

August 15, 2019

Economy, Foreigners, Media, Thai World, Thailand:

By the end of August, 7 of Thailand’s former array of 22 TV channels in the digital spectrum will have gone dark. The Secretary-General of… Read More ›

Fury as British Embassy in Ploenchit bulldozed – sold to the Central Group for nearly ฿16 billion in record deal

Fury as British Embassy in Ploenchit bulldozed – sold to the Central Group for nearly ฿16 billion in record deal

August 14, 2019

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:

British Ambassador Brian Davidson highlights that the building will be rebuilt and incorporated into the new mega-mall which will give the public in Thailand access… Read More ›