Thailand

Thai authorities in balancing act as a strained relationship with US appears to improve

Thai authorities in balancing act as a strained relationship with US appears to improve

February 12, 2016

Economy, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

This week saw Thailand hosting the Cobra Gold military exercises in conjunction with the United States and with the participation of five other countries Singapore,… Read More ›

Thailand is a safe bet as tourism takes off with Bangkok No. 1 in Asia

Thailand is a safe bet as tourism takes off with Bangkok No. 1 in Asia

February 9, 2016

Economy, Living, Thailand:

Thailand has received a strong vote of confidence from tourists all over the world who are flocking to the Kingdom in spite of a barrage… Read More ›

Thailand tightens screening of foreign English teachers following paedophile arrest

Thailand tightens screening of foreign English teachers following paedophile arrest

February 7, 2016

Crime, Thailand:

Thai people are very interested in learning English across all levels of society. Despite Thailand’s slumping to the lowest ten per cent of foreign countries… Read More ›

US ambassador and Japanese investors encourage Thailand to join TPP trade bloc

US ambassador and Japanese investors encourage Thailand to join TPP trade bloc

February 6, 2016

Economy, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand eyes the Trans-Pacific trade pact but many observers suggest that there is a lot of work to do before the country would be accepted.… Read More ›

Household debt levels a weight on Thai economy

Household debt levels a weight on Thai economy

September 16, 2015

Thailand:

A shocking household debt survey shows that 87.3% are having problems meeting their monthly financial commitments. The issue of household debt is particularly acute in… Read More ›

Burmese accused says he ‘simply’ went for a swim at 2am at murder trial on Koh Samui

Burmese accused says he ‘simply’ went for a swim at 2am at murder trial on Koh Samui

September 14, 2015

Thailand:

Death of two UK backpackers on Ko Tao of Surat Thani province stunned the world ad pt the spotlight on Thailand regarding the safety of… Read More ›

Royal Thai police make breakthrough in Bangkok bomb probe as police identify ringleader

Royal Thai police make breakthrough in Bangkok bomb probe as police identify ringleader

September 13, 2015

More News from Thailand, Thai World, Thailand:

The Chief of the Royal Thai Police this week promised that legal action would be taken against any party involved in the August 17th bombing… Read More ›

Thai PM announces economic boost as Thailand’s economy faces headwinds

Thai PM announces economic boost as Thailand’s economy faces headwinds

September 12, 2015

Politics, Thailand:

As the Thai Prime Minister launches a new economic initiative, a lower valued Thai baht offers some foreigners living in Thailand with a boost in… Read More ›

Rejection of draft constitution means extended military rule

Rejection of draft constitution means extended military rule

September 12, 2015

Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s journey back to democracy looks like it has been delayed as both sides of the political divide agreed that a proposed draft constitution should… Read More ›

British man lucky to survive fall into 3 metre manhole in Bangkok

British man lucky to survive fall into 3 metre manhole in Bangkok

September 12, 2015

More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A British man told rescuers this week that he would file a legal complaint against local authorities in Bangkok for neglecting to cover a sewer… Read More ›

Meteor in the Sky over Thailand panics remote villages

Meteor in the Sky over Thailand panics remote villages

September 12, 2015

Thailand:

People in Thailand were stunned this week to see what appeared to be a ball of fire in the sky over Northern Bangkok. The sight… Read More ›

Clever Thai woman helps Thai police make human trafficking breakthrough

Clever Thai woman helps Thai police make human trafficking breakthrough

August 6, 2015

Thailand:

Thai police today arrested five people involved in the prostitution gang which trafficked young women to China in a case which is seen as a… Read More ›

Thailand strengthens copyright laws to meet challenges of internet age

Thailand strengthens copyright laws to meet challenges of internet age

August 2, 2015

Living, Thailand:

The new Thai copyright law comes into force in Thailand in August 4th 2015 and may have implications for those online using social networkling sites… Read More ›

Baht at lowest level against the dollar in six years as Thai government sees upside

Baht at lowest level against the dollar in six years as Thai government sees upside

July 26, 2015

Thai World, Thailand:

For foreigners to Thailand the value of the US dollar has reached a six year high at 34.92 against the Thai baht. This compares to… Read More ›

New Thai surrogacy laws stifle gay couple’s attempts to claim daughter born to a Thai surrogate mother

New Thai surrogacy laws stifle gay couple’s attempts to claim daughter born to a Thai surrogate mother

July 25, 2015

Thai World, Thailand:

An American couple whose surrogacy ran into problems six months ago have claimed their lives are ‘destroyed’ as legal obstacles mount in their attempt to… Read More ›

Irish students avoid jail in Thailand over visa overstay

Irish students avoid jail in Thailand over visa overstay

July 22, 2015

Thai World, Thailand:

Irish girls had to scramble at the last minute to find cash after running up a visa overstay bill in Thailand. The three students were… Read More ›