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Thailand’s most needy, parched for cash, receive some respite as Digital Wallet initiative pays out at ATMs

Thailand’s most needy, parched for cash, receive some respite as Digital Wallet initiative pays out at ATMs

September 26, 2024

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

Thailand’s Digital Wallet cash hits bank accounts as over 3 million people receive ฿10,000, offering relief to many struggling families. But reports of creditors targeting… Read More ›

Italian Industry minister calls out the madness of the European Union’s Green Deal plan on EV cars

Italian Industry minister calls out the madness of the European Union’s Green Deal plan on EV cars

September 26, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Italy’s Industry Minister warns the EU’s Green Deal combustion engine ban threatens Europe’s automotive industry, risking mass job losses. Weak EV demand, costly vehicles, and… Read More ›

UK holiday maker to Thailand lands in Heathrow Airport London with £1 million worth of cannabis

UK holiday maker to Thailand lands in Heathrow Airport London with £1 million worth of cannabis

September 25, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

45-year-old UK man, Nathaniel Benson, was arrested at Heathrow after flying from Thailand with 100 kilos of cannabis hidden in five suitcases. He faces a… Read More ›

Plan to bring Grab drivers and sex workers into the tax net with a bill to be laid before parliament in months

Plan to bring Grab drivers and sex workers into the tax net with a bill to be laid before parliament in months

September 25, 2024

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

The Thai government plans to bring Grab drivers and sex workers into the tax system with a new welfare bill aiming to include freelancers in… Read More ›

Government is already divided as the PM shelves efforts at amending the 2017 Constitution on ethics

Government is already divided as the PM shelves efforts at amending the 2017 Constitution on ethics

September 25, 2024

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In a tense press conference, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed her government’s rift over constitutional amendments. She deftly pivoted and spoke of prioritising flood relief… Read More ›

Young woman demands justice after claiming to have been bitten by a snake at the movies in Bangkok

Young woman demands justice after claiming to have been bitten by a snake at the movies in Bangkok

September 24, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

27-year-old bitten at Bangkok cinema demands justice, claiming it was a snake, not a rat. After a hospital stay, she rejected the cinema’s compensation offer,… Read More ›

2nd Trump term would spell a massive shift by the US towards protectionism. It’s called Maganomics

2nd Trump term would spell a massive shift by the US towards protectionism. It’s called Maganomics

September 24, 2024

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Trump’s economic agenda, “Maganomics,” promises a massive protectionist shift for the U.S., risking global tensions and trade wars. Critics warn his aggressive tariffs and isolationist… Read More ›

Arrest of TikTok star who reentered Thailand from Cambodia after working in online scam centres

Arrest of TikTok star who reentered Thailand from Cambodia after working in online scam centres

September 24, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 21-year-old former TikTok sensation, Ploy, was caught crossing back into Thailand, revealing a dark world of online scams and theft linked to her financial… Read More ›

Finance Minister wants to raise Thailand’s level of inflation. Proposes talks with Bank of Thailand

Finance Minister wants to raise Thailand’s level of inflation. Proposes talks with Bank of Thailand

September 23, 2024

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Finance Minister Pichai proposes raising Thailand’s inflation rate in talks with the central bank, warning that prolonged low inflation could risk a systemic economic crisis.… Read More ›

Family scion wanted on a court arrest warrant for jumping bail acquitted of the original charges

Family scion wanted on a court arrest warrant for jumping bail acquitted of the original charges

September 22, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A businessman from a well-known family, wanted for breaking bail, acquitted of rape and assault charges. Mr. Aphidit Inthulak still faces an arrest warrant after… Read More ›

US Federal Reserve rate cut piles pressure on Bank of Thailand and its governor who is holding firm

US Federal Reserve rate cut piles pressure on Bank of Thailand and its governor who is holding firm

September 21, 2024

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Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput warns against hasty interest rate cuts. The central bank boss emphasises financial stability over government demands. It comes amid rising tensions. Mr… Read More ›

2-year-old girl found shaking by her mother’s body on Saturday at multiple Khon Kaen murder scene

2-year-old girl found shaking by her mother’s body on Saturday at multiple Khon Kaen murder scene

September 21, 2024

Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Two-year-old girl found trembling next to her mother’s body after witnessing her father’s deadly rampage in Khon Kaen. Four people, including the father, were killed… Read More ›

Taiwan’s Defence Minister warns that Chinese drills are constantly growing and becoming more dangerous

Taiwan’s Defence Minister warns that Chinese drills are constantly growing and becoming more dangerous

September 20, 2024

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Taiwan warns of rising Chinese military threats as Defence Minister Koo stresses urgency in response time. With record PLA incursions and heightened tensions, the new… Read More ›

64-year-old woman survives Python attack on Tuesday night in a horror tale at her Samut Prakan home

64-year-old woman survives Python attack on Tuesday night in a horror tale at her Samut Prakan home

September 20, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Arom Arunroj was coiled by a massive 13ft snake for two hours before being rescued. She fought for her life. The local community is now… Read More ›

New 6-country tourist visa planned by the Foreign Ministry as well as Electronic Travel Authorisation

New 6-country tourist visa planned by the Foreign Ministry as well as Electronic Travel Authorisation

September 20, 2024

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand is working on a new 6-country tourist visa plan covering Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Malaysia, plus a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.… Read More ›

New Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system coming soon with a ฿300 tourist levy and insurance

New Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system coming soon with a ฿300 tourist levy and insurance

September 19, 2024

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

Thailand launches a new tourist entry portal with ฿300 levy and automatic insurance planned. ETA system is coming soon to boost security and streamline the… Read More ›

Israel tight lipped as a second day of en masse device explosions in Lebanon brings death and bloodshed

Israel tight lipped as a second day of en masse device explosions in Lebanon brings death and bloodshed

September 19, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Hezbollah hit by deadly blasts for a second day as walkie-talkies explode across Lebanon, killing 9 and wounding 300. Israel remains silent amid rising tensions,… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand boss: current economic thinking only benefits the large Thai business concerns

Bank of Thailand boss: current economic thinking only benefits the large Thai business concerns

September 18, 2024

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

Bank of Thailand boss clashes with the government, saying current economic policies only benefit big businesses while household debt soars. He warns against GDP obsession… Read More ›

Crazed Laotian van thief, high on methamphetamine, sped through Khon Kaen causing havoc for police

Crazed Laotian van thief, high on methamphetamine, sped through Khon Kaen causing havoc for police

September 18, 2024

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Meth-crazed Laotian steals a van from petrol station, leads police on high-speed chase in Khon Kaen, smashing through checkpoints and red lights before being arrested.… Read More ›

Outrage at Teacher Ben’s fate leads to corruption probe in Sa Kaeo over shifty civil service exam goes awry 

Outrage at Teacher Ben’s fate leads to corruption probe in Sa Kaeo over shifty civil service exam goes awry 

September 18, 2024

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

Teacher Ben’s civil service exam victory vanishes amid corruption probe. A young teacher’s first-place result in Sa Kaeo disappears. As officials demand silence, investigations and… Read More ›

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