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Phuket Speedboat Horror. Captain Unconscious, tourists injured in Maiton Island high impact collision. End-of-year danger on Thailand’s waters again in focus following the tragedy in… Read More ›
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Christmas capture or a holiday take down: A Russian tourist, an accomplice in a Phuket hit job in June, is arrested. Alleged link to June… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand shocked by a 4.71% plunge in November’s manufacturing, prompting concerns about a fading economic base. High household debt poses a significant threat despite the… Read More ›
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Fears grow for Millie Young, a 56-year-old British artist, missing off the Surin Islands. An empty life raft discovered adds urgency. Authorities fear she and… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
In a shocking turn, the Prosecution Office for Juvenile and Family Cases rejects the case against the 14-year-old Siam Paragon shooter. Citing an ‘illegal’ investigation… Read More ›
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Thailand aims to see more US and Canadian tourists in 2024, focusing on the long-haul market. Plans include cheaper flights, visa liberalisation and spreading the… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s economic outlook for 2024 and 2025 focuses on stability. Cabinet-approved budgets reflect prudent fiscal measures, projecting a deficit of ฿693 billion for 2023-2024. Despite… Read More ›
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In Nonthaburi on December 15th, Ms Siriya, a borrower, owed money to Mr Sumet, a notorious loan shark. She pleads for a payment pause after… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Social media star complains to the police about her relationship breakdown. After revealing her pregnancy to Mr Zhang, he abruptly returned to China upon learning… Read More ›
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Race Against Time: Missing crew’s fate uncertain amidst stormy seas. Phang Nga readies for an update on the Sawan Tour boat incident. The Governor established… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand ends 2023 with an unpopular government that faces many challenges. It is the fallout from a backroom deal in the summer. In the meantime,… Read More ›
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Minister of Defence, Sutin Klangsaeng, opens a full investigation into claims made by a former female ranger in the Royal Thai Army, alleging sexual molestation… Read More ›
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Three elderly suspects, including Taiwanese businessman Feng-Hao Chang, faced Bangkok Remand Prison on Saturday after the court denied bail. It’s a sinister murder-for-hire case targeting… Read More ›
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Christmas weekend of maritime disasters. A night ferry bound for Ko Tao sank after leaving Phang-nga, followed by the sinking of a tour boat. Fears… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Father’s murder plot scuppered: Thai tycoon’s sinister scheme – Three Arrested. Billion-baht business feud turns deadly. Elite police units foil family conspiracy and plot with… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Days after a cabinet order for a universal foreign tourist insurance scheme, Minister Sudawan Wang-Suphakitkosol proposes a ministry-funded emergency claims budget instead. This reversal raises… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai government to the rescue: Deputy PM Anutin announces low-interest loans up to ฿50,000 for good credit borrowers outside the formal system. It comes amid… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin confirms former Premier Thaksin can serve his sentence at home, citing and approving new regulations. With political divisions deepening, the… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
It is a heart-wrenching case that gripped the nation. Uncle Phol on Tuesday received a 20-year sentence over the mysterious death of 3-year-old Nong Chompoo… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand finally ditches the long-delayed tourist levy. The PM orders universal insurance for all foreign tourists and visitors to Thailand. Will it revive confidence or… Read More ›
22-year-old Spanish tourist gored to death on Ko Yao by an elephant she was bathing on Friday afternoon 
Chinese policing programme at a Bangkok university linked by the Interior Ministry to a defence force 
Revenue Department boss calls on tax residents in Thailand to file 2024 returns by March 31st deadline 
Thailand a battery or conduit for the world’s largest drug source, the Wa State, says People’s Party MP 
Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties emphasise cabinet unity but the ruling party faces a dissolution threat 
Minister offers support as 179 perish in emergency landing of South Korean flight from Bangkok 
International drug ring smashed on Ko Phangan supplying illicit narcotics to partying foreign tourists 
80-year-old Belgian man robbed and left with severe head injuries in Christmas Day attack in Pattaya 
UK tourist faces prison term after being charged with eating a Pattaya traffic ticket before police 
Tourism cryptocurrency sandbox payment plan is bound to face stiff opposition from the central bank 
Austrian tourist arrested on Ko Phi Phi. Charged with reckless acts causing the death of a Russian man 
Death sentences for the gruesome Pattaya murder of German property mogul Mr Ralter Mack in July 2023 
Future Bank of Thailand Chairman Pick warns that the Thai economy faces ‘disaster’ without rate cuts 
Swiss man badly beaten by Pattaya teenagers after trying to stop them vandalising his car on Sunday 
Myanmar court in Kawthaung jails Thai seamen arrested by its Navy. PM assures reporters of a New Year pardon 
Myanmar grenade thrown by Karen ethnic militia member kills three and seriously injures six in Tak 
Former cabinet minister and local government chief jailed in Prachin Buri linked to a political murder 
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