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Chaikasem Nitisiri tipped to be elected Prime Minister on Friday afternoon as coalition parties act quickly

Chaikasem Nitisiri tipped to be elected Prime Minister on Friday afternoon as coalition parties act quickly

August 15, 2024

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Chaikasem Nitisiri emerges as the top choice as Thailand’s new PM as ministers act swiftly after Srettha’s removal. A high-level meeting at Thaksin’s residence concluded… Read More ›

‘I am a man of integrity.’ Dismissed PM defends his honour as he is forced out of Government House

‘I am a man of integrity.’ Dismissed PM defends his honour as he is forced out of Government House

August 14, 2024

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Dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin leaves office after the court’s stinging verdict over the unethical appointment of a disbarred lawyer. He defended his integrity but… Read More ›

China has become a bad news story for business investors who are shifting to ASEAN bloc countries

China has become a bad news story for business investors who are shifting to ASEAN bloc countries

August 14, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

China’s economic woes drive investors to ASEAN bloc countries, with Thailand struggling at under 3% growth until 2034. As Foreign Direct Investment shifts away from… Read More ›

Chance discovery by the Highway patrol reveals the threat posed by unlicensed Chinese factories in Thailand

Chance discovery by the Highway patrol reveals the threat posed by unlicensed Chinese factories in Thailand

August 13, 2024

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Highway Patrol uncovers unlicensed Chinese-owned factories smuggling hazardous materials, fueling fears of Thailand becoming a dumping ground for toxic waste since China’s 2017 ban on… Read More ›

Ex-Senator gives PM Srettha 50:50 odds on surviving this Wednesday. Not impressed with his defence

Ex-Senator gives PM Srettha 50:50 odds on surviving this Wednesday. Not impressed with his defence

August 12, 2024

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Ex-senator gives PM Srettha a 50:50 chance of surviving Wednesday’s court ruling, doubts legal defence. Coalition leaders insist there’s nothing to worry about. Nonetheless, a… Read More ›

Trump pulls out all the stops as buoyant Kamala opens up a lead in three key battleground states

Trump pulls out all the stops as buoyant Kamala opens up a lead in three key battleground states

August 12, 2024

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Kamala Harris takes the lead in three battleground states, leaving Trump scrambling to regain momentum ahead of the November election. The ex-president’s risky media strategy… Read More ›

Irish tourist questioned after fighting rampage in Pattaya knocked a police volunteer unconscious

Irish tourist questioned after fighting rampage in Pattaya knocked a police volunteer unconscious

August 12, 2024

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Irish tourist in violent Pattaya brawl injures Bolt driver, knocks volunteer police officer unconscious, and lands in hospital. Locals restrain the man before he is… Read More ›

Wealthy young People’s Party leader aims to create a technology-driven and efficient welfare state

Wealthy young People’s Party leader aims to create a technology-driven and efficient welfare state

August 11, 2024

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Wealthy People’s Party leader aims for a 2027 majority and promises tech-driven welfare state and government reform. However, legal challenges are already emerging to thwart… Read More ›

Most business executives see GDP growth of less than 2% in 2024 as ministers meet without the PM

Most business executives see GDP growth of less than 2% in 2024 as ministers meet without the PM

August 11, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Business leaders warn of economic turmoil as Thai ministers meet without the PM amid concerns over political instability and a Chinese import surge. Fears of… Read More ›

British tourist attacked and beaten on Bangla Rd., Patong trying to snatch a Thai man’s bag on Friday

British tourist attacked and beaten on Bangla Rd., Patong trying to snatch a Thai man’s bag on Friday

August 10, 2024

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British tourist hospitalised after failed bag snatch in Patong; Thai man retaliates with punches and kicks during Friday morning’s altercation. Patong Police in Phuket are… Read More ›

Mae Hong Son Police shocked as local confesses. Lighter used to heat a bomb placed in wife’s mouth

Mae Hong Son Police shocked as local confesses. Lighter used to heat a bomb placed in wife’s mouth

August 9, 2024

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Crazed husband confesses after horrific murder in Mae Hong Son, shocking police. He heated a bomb with a lighter after placing it in his wife’s… Read More ›

Launch of the People’s Party with ‘Teng’ or Nattapong Ruangpanyawut as its new leader not Sirikanya Tansakul

Launch of the People’s Party with ‘Teng’ or Nattapong Ruangpanyawut as its new leader not Sirikanya Tansakul

August 9, 2024

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Nattapong Ruangpanyawut named leader of the People’s Party in a shock move, sidelining Sirikanya Tansakul. Party rebrands from obscure Thinkhakhao Chaowilai Party, adopts a new… Read More ›

Thailand finds itself facing economic and political turmoil. Top economist warns of trouble ahead

Thailand finds itself facing economic and political turmoil. Top economist warns of trouble ahead

August 8, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand faces worsening economic and political turmoil. The Constitutional Court’s dissolution of the Move Forward Party and the potential removal of PM Srettha Thavisin could… Read More ›

PM urges respect for the court’s decision. However, he was confident Move Forward MPs had a plan

PM urges respect for the court’s decision. However, he was confident Move Forward MPs had a plan

August 8, 2024

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urges reporting of financial inducements to the dissolved Move Forward Party’s remaining MPs. Confident progressive MPs will continue as the main… Read More ›

Constitutional Court orders the Move Forward Party’s dissolution. Deemed hostile to the Monarchy

Constitutional Court orders the Move Forward Party’s dissolution. Deemed hostile to the Monarchy

August 7, 2024

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Constitutional Court dissolves the Move Forward Party for hostility towards the monarchy. Executive banned from politics including Mr Pita Limjaroenrat who is no longer an… Read More ›

Inhuman act as husband murders his wife while asleep by exploding a Ping Pong bomb in her mouth

Inhuman act as husband murders his wife while asleep by exploding a Ping Pong bomb in her mouth

August 7, 2024

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Shocking murder in Mae Hong Son exposes Thailand’s domestic abuse crisis as husband uses ping pong bomb to kill wife. Arrest and intentional murder charges… Read More ›

State theft and modern slavery. Illegal Burmese junta orders migrant workers to pay up for permits abroad

State theft and modern slavery. Illegal Burmese junta orders migrant workers to pay up for permits abroad

August 6, 2024

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The illegal Burmese military junta exploits nationals in Thailand, demanding 25% of their wages be remitted to a specified bank in Yangon. With control over… Read More ›

Big Joke ready to go to court after an internal panel ruled against him on Monday upholding his dismissal

Big Joke ready to go to court after an internal panel ruled against him on Monday upholding his dismissal

August 6, 2024

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Big Joke, Thailand’s dismissed deputy national police chief, plans a court appeal after the Police Ethics Protection Committee upheld his dismissal. The decision followed an… Read More ›

View or Police Sergeant Major Kulwut Vitidsarn kindles joy on Monday night with Silver in Paris

View or Police Sergeant Major Kulwut Vitidsarn kindles joy on Monday night with Silver in Paris

August 6, 2024

Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The 23-year-old badminton ace brings joy to Thailand with a silver medal in the Paris Olympics. Despite presently only standing 54th in the medal table,… Read More ›

Sirikanya Tansakul MP is tipped as the new progressive torch bearer if Move Forward is dissolved

Sirikanya Tansakul MP is tipped as the new progressive torch bearer if Move Forward is dissolved

August 5, 2024

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Sirikanya Tansakul MP is tipped as the new progressive torch bearer if Move Forward is dissolved. Legal experts predict the party’s dissolution and a 10-year… Read More ›

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