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Bank of Thailand to tackle household debt in new plan from 2024 which will see higher standards

Bank of Thailand to tackle household debt in new plan from 2024 which will see higher standards

July 23, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Hundreds of thousands of middle-class Thais are trapped in debt cycles that act as a continuous tax on their income at a high level, often… Read More ›

Pheu Thai meets Anutin as Move Forward’s Pita turns up the pressure on its conflicted leaders

Pheu Thai meets Anutin as Move Forward’s Pita turns up the pressure on its conflicted leaders

July 23, 2023

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An attempt by Pheu Thai to elbow Move Forward out of the coalition may prove more difficult politically than thought but it must be done… Read More ›

Former police chief and political leader says Move Forward must sacrifice itself for the country

Former police chief and political leader says Move Forward must sacrifice itself for the country

July 21, 2023

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General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves indicated that a complaint should be made to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Ombudsman concerning last Thursday’s parliamentary vote as… Read More ›

Anutin waits for the call from Pheu Thai but will not treat with Move Forward over its policies

Anutin waits for the call from Pheu Thai but will not treat with Move Forward over its policies

July 20, 2023

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It appears that the men with the political aces who can open the door for the Pheu Thai Party are both deputy prime ministers in… Read More ›

Pheu Thai to install Srettha as Prime Minister by forming a coalition pact with government parties

Pheu Thai to install Srettha as Prime Minister by forming a coalition pact with government parties

July 20, 2023

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The path now being pursued by the Pheu Thai Party will see it lose heavily in terms of political capital as it will be reneging… Read More ›

Campaign begins to fight cybercrime in Thailand with 800 criminal cases being reported per day

Campaign begins to fight cybercrime in Thailand with 800 criminal cases being reported per day

July 20, 2023

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Thailand has introduced a new Royal Decree which allows for suspicious bank and phone accounts to be shut down. On Tuesday, the police chief warned… Read More ›

Pita suspended as an MP and loses renomination attempt in parliament as Senate blocks his path

Pita suspended as an MP and loses renomination attempt in parliament as Senate blocks his path

July 19, 2023

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On Tuesday, it was reported that Mr Pita Limjaroenrat has himself filed a complaint with the Criminal Court of Corruption against the Election Commission and… Read More ›

38-year-old shop owner shoots third wife in the forehead after a heated quarrel over new suitor

38-year-old shop owner shoots third wife in the forehead after a heated quarrel over new suitor

July 19, 2023

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The retailer appeared to lose his mind on Tuesday first of all critically injuring his younger third wife and then rushing from the scene to… Read More ›

Tide going out in parliament for Move Forward as it faces being axed or sidelined from real power

Tide going out in parliament for Move Forward as it faces being axed or sidelined from real power

July 19, 2023

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It may be back to the streets for Move Forward as the nomination of Mr Pita Limjaroenrat in parliament for Prime Minister faces opposition and… Read More ›

Mother and son die in Bangkok fire on Wednesday morning at new 5-story townhouse in Yannawa

Mother and son die in Bangkok fire on Wednesday morning at new 5-story townhouse in Yannawa

July 19, 2023

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Mother dies instantly after being forced to jump from the 4th floor with her 10-year-old son who also succumbed later at a local hospital. The… Read More ›

US expresses concern about the democratic ‘will of the people’ as tension mounts over legal case

US expresses concern about the democratic ‘will of the people’ as tension mounts over legal case

July 18, 2023

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A decisive 48 hours in Thai politics in which anything may happen with fears of a Constitutional Court intervention removing the Move Forward Party and… Read More ›

Senators to the fore as tide favours a conservative fix to install a more mature next government 

Senators to the fore as tide favours a conservative fix to install a more mature next government 

July 17, 2023

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Fears that the petition accepted by the Constitutional Court last Wednesday relating to Article 112 of the Criminal Code and Section 49 of the 2017… Read More ›

Crackdown ordered on organised crime in Pattaya, stricter visa screening after Ralter Mack murder

Crackdown ordered on organised crime in Pattaya, stricter visa screening after Ralter Mack murder

July 16, 2023

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Pattaya Hell: police believe that Hans Peter Ralter Mack was tortured and may have died from either horrific injuries at the hands of his tormentors… Read More ›

Fitch retains Thailand’s BBB+ rating as country’s external finances remain impressively robust and strong

Fitch retains Thailand’s BBB+ rating as country’s external finances remain impressively robust and strong

July 15, 2023

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

Crippling level of debt throughout the world economy has left 3.3 billion people living in countries where borrowing costs exceed spending on education and health.… Read More ›

Vietnam is the major winner as Thailand returns to its political wars driving capital outflows

Vietnam is the major winner as Thailand returns to its political wars driving capital outflows

July 15, 2023

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

Business leaders are calling on elected politicians and all in parliament to act in the country’s best interests as economic damage is already being inflicted… Read More ›

General Prawit may emerge next week to clinch Prime Minister’s job due to a polarised parliament

General Prawit may emerge next week to clinch Prime Minister’s job due to a polarised parliament

July 14, 2023

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Potential shock as Deputy Prime Minister emerges as a contender with the potential support of senators. On Friday, Pheu Thai Party Prime Ministerial nominee Srettha… Read More ›

Thailand is facing a deep political crisis as Pita loses key vote and top court takes up complaints

Thailand is facing a deep political crisis as Pita loses key vote and top court takes up complaints

July 13, 2023

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

The controversial Article 112 of the Criminal Code on lèse-majesté was debated openly in parliament on Thursday with Mr Pita Limjaroenrat arguing that reform of… Read More ›

Germans linked with Ralter Mack murder behind bars in Pattaya with strong evidence in the case

Germans linked with Ralter Mack murder behind bars in Pattaya with strong evidence in the case

July 12, 2023

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The German victim was targeted because he was known to be wealthy and a successful businessman. It was a case of extortion that went too… Read More ›

Markets anticipate gains if Pita gets the nod on Thursday despite new turmoil over court referral

Markets anticipate gains if Pita gets the nod on Thursday despite new turmoil over court referral

July 12, 2023

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Constitutional Court to rule on Pita next week, sparking added anxiety about the political process. For conservatives in Thailand, however, the unthinkable may be about… Read More ›

Prayut bows out, nods to a new era dawning. Outgoing PM emphasised stability of his tenure in office

Prayut bows out, nods to a new era dawning. Outgoing PM emphasised stability of his tenure in office

July 11, 2023

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

General Prayut highlighted his government’s record of stable management of the country and financial prudence while always paying attention to the need to protect the… Read More ›

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