Thailand Elite Visa for Family Members
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Easily secure long-term stays in Thailand for your family while enjoying exclusive benefits with Thailand Privilege. One of the perks of being a Thailand Elite… Read More ›
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Second Trump Presidency threatens further damage to the baht, the economy and Thai money markets
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Former US President Donald Trump’s potential return to the Oval Office threatens further damage to the baht, Thai economy, and money markets. It raises concerns… Read More ›
Minister links higher inflation with increased growth. Calls a target policy hike saying 1% is ‘too low’
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The government and the Bank of Thailand remain at odds. Top bank officials claim the economy is on track for quality growth. However, Deputy Finance… Read More ›
US serviceman’s son’s search for his Dad’s Thai girlfriend from 1968-1971 comes to an abrupt halt
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A poignant tale of an elderly US serviceman and his Thai girlfriend from the Vietnam War era went viral before the serviceman’s son halted the… Read More ›
Big Joke gets the boot backdated to April 18th. Now he must legally fight the order to sack him in the Administrative Court
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Big Joke booted out. Police Commission Votes 12-0 to oust Surachate Hakparn from government service. Backdated order to April 18th. Defiant Surachate, aka Big Joke, … Read More ›
Thailand is now making progress in attracting more foreign direct investment to boost the economy
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s foreign investment rises. New government boosts FDI by 58% in five months. Japan leads with $1.1 billion, but job creation is down by 33%.… Read More ›
Assange lands in Bangkok as he spirits home to freedom and an end to his legal woes with the US
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Julian Assange lands in Bangkok en route to US territory to finalise a legal fight, then home to Australia. He will soon reunite with his… Read More ›
Russian woman chases Phuket purse-snatching thief on a motorbike for 30 minutes on Sunday night
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Alisa Makarenko pursued a purse snatcher through Phuket town, capturing the thrilling chase on video. Police are confident of catching the culprit using CCTV footage.… Read More ›
Former Phuket expat media salesman can expect to die in a UK prison if convicted of abuse charges
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Former Phuket media salesman, known locally as Peter Smith, faces 29 counts of sexual abuse after his arrest at Heathrow Airport, London. At 80 and… Read More ›
Harman, an advanced US electronics supplier to car makers invests ฿2.8 billion in new Chonburi plant
Economy, Living, Personal, PR News, Thai World, Thailand:
Harman, a US-based electronics supplier to car makers and a subsidiary of Samsung, invests ฿2.8 billion in a new factory in Chonburi’s Eastern Economic Corridor… Read More ›
EV charging station fire badly damages Bangkok port for rapidly expanding electric motorcycle taxi firm
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Blaze destroys Bangkok EV station. Police probe fire at Winnonie motorbike charging hub. No injuries, but extensive damage feared. Station part of expanding eco-friendly taxi… Read More ›
PM Srettha defends plan to let foreigners buy more condos and to extend lease terms up to 99 years
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
PM defends foreign condo ownership change and extended lease terms as public opposition makes itself felt. Government aims to extend foreign ownership from 49% to… Read More ›
Former Stark Chairman lands in Bangkok to face the music with nearly ฿15 billion in fraud losses
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
Chanin Yensudjai, nabbed in Dubai and deported, faces charges for the Stark Corporation scandal that rocked the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Authorities are ready… Read More ›
Zero-dollar tour cancer strangling Thailand’s tourism economy and poisoning its reputation abroad
Crime, Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Zero-dollar tours are crippling Thailand’s tourism recovery. Up to 50% of Chinese tour group arrivals could be victims of these extortion rackets, spreading negative views… Read More ›
Vicious, random murder of a Belgian by a German in Hua Hin flew under the radar. Disturbing case
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
A Belgian tourist senselessly attacked by a German in Hua Hin died in Leuven this week. Disturbing questions arise as Thai police investigate the vicious… Read More ›
Dark web Xanax counterfeiting gang managed from Thailand smashed in the UK with 10 people convicted
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Police smash international drug gang: £4 million laundered, Xanax pills sold worldwide. Brian Pitts and Katie Barlow ran the operation from a luxury Thai residence… Read More ›
Regional peace threatened. Shocking conflict between Chinese and Filipino forces at sea on Monday
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A violent clash between Chinese and Philippine forces at the Second Thomas Shoal leaves 8 Filipinos injured. US and Philippines brace for potential war as… Read More ›
Case against oil smuggler may be a pup. AG official questions whether the boat arrests were legal at sea this week
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
After arresting three escaped oil smuggling vessels, concerns rise over collusion and corruption. With no oil found, just crew, dogs, and puppies, AG official warns… Read More ›
Big Tor was reinstated but Big Joke’s fate is not yet decided. Massive internal police conflict confirmed
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Big Tor is reinstated but Big Joke’s fate is still uncertain. Massive internal police conflict confirmed by government legal advisor Wissanu Krea-ngam. Report supports claims… Read More ›
Fate of top cops including Big Tor and Big Joke to become clearer after Wissanu’s 11 am statement
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
On Thursday, the fate of sidelined Police Chief General Torsak Sukwimol (Big Tor) and General Surachate Hakparn (Big Joke) may be decided. It comes amid… Read More ›
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Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed
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Hi So Hot’s fake uniform and royal claims land him
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Death toll rises at doomed Chatuchak building site as
Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns
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Two tourist boats burst into flames within 24 hours
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Pichai meets with business leaders to discuss upcoming
24 year old New Zealand tourist arrested. Cocaine found inside his passport clearing Phuket Airport
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A 24-year-old New Zealand tourist was arrested at
Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China
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Trump’s global trade shake-up forces Thailand to
Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack
April 11, 2025
Police lieutenant murdered in forest one day after
American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case
April 10, 2025
US academic Paul Chambers was granted bail but is
US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025
April 10, 2025
Trump pauses tariff hikes for 90 days, easing pressure
Brit shoots himself in the forehead after playing Russian Roulette in Pattaya high on cannabis and laughing gas
April 9, 2025
A British man, high on cannabis and laughing gas, is
State Department says it is closely monitoring the case of US academic Paul Chambers jailed on Tuesday
April 9, 2025
The US State Department is closely monitoring the
Hot-headed foreigner lashes out at Thai motorist in Phuket after road traffic incident on Sunday night
April 8, 2025
Hot-headed foreigner punches Thai van driver in Phuket
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