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China’s new foreign minister warns of certain US-Chinese war if Washington fails to reverse course

China’s new foreign minister warns of certain US-Chinese war if Washington fails to reverse course

March 10, 2023

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

Escalating war in Ukraine could trigger a Chinese grab for Taiwan as the United States turns the economic screws on Beijing and tries to engineer… Read More ›

Crazed man sets wife ablaze in front of onlookers and knifed her to death afterwards in a Samut Prakan ravine

Crazed man sets wife ablaze in front of onlookers and knifed her to death afterwards in a Samut Prakan ravine

March 8, 2023

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Harrowing circumstances of the murder of 45-year-old Nathanan Joomfong bring home the cruelty and violence against women seen in Thailand on an almost daily basis.… Read More ›

General Election turns into a referendum on Pot as Chuwit calls on the public to kick out Bhumjaithai

General Election turns into a referendum on Pot as Chuwit calls on the public to kick out Bhumjaithai

March 7, 2023

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Cannabis policy is turning into an electoral nightmare for the Bhumjaithai Party with growing public opposition to the recreational free for all and the easy… Read More ›

Pre-inquest review hearing into death of Wild Boar soccer player Dom scheduled for July 6th

Pre-inquest review hearing into death of Wild Boar soccer player Dom scheduled for July 6th

March 5, 2023

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The sudden death of the young teenager pursuing his dream of learning to play football in the United Kingdom came as a huge shock after… Read More ›

PM hospitalised with chronic arthritic condition which impacts 3% of people aged over 60 years old

PM hospitalised with chronic arthritic condition which impacts 3% of people aged over 60 years old

March 4, 2023

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The prime minister, Prayut Chan ocha, on Saturday, issued a statement emphasising that his mental and physical health was still robust and that he was… Read More ›

Minister suspended from duties after top court accepts suit from MPs linking him with business 

Minister suspended from duties after top court accepts suit from MPs linking him with business 

March 3, 2023

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The removal of Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob comes just days after he warned prolific whistleblower Chuwit Kamolvisit that he had only 13 days to… Read More ›

Thai economic woes grow with a 10-year high trade deficit as January exports slumped by 4.5%

Thai economic woes grow with a 10-year high trade deficit as January exports slumped by 4.5%

March 2, 2023

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Thailand finds itself still impacted by a global economic downturn which has left it too dependent on a rapid foreign tourism rebound assisted by China’s… Read More ›

Police launch a full probe into the death of Finnish national near Pattaya with his throat cut in bed

Police launch a full probe into the death of Finnish national near Pattaya with his throat cut in bed

March 1, 2023

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The 49-year-old wife of 5 years reported that 58-year-old Markku Tapani Karjalainen was beset by troubles at home in Finland. He had returned 9 months… Read More ›

Minister: Chuwit has 13 days to back up corruption claims related to Bangkok’s Orange line contract

Minister: Chuwit has 13 days to back up corruption claims related to Bangkok’s Orange line contract

February 28, 2023

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Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, on Tuesday, appeared to try calm tensions between the Bhumjaithai Party and Chuwit Kamolvisit but, at the same time, his… Read More ›

25-year-old criminal mastermind of drug empire changed his identity from Thai to South Korean

25-year-old criminal mastermind of drug empire changed his identity from Thai to South Korean

February 27, 2023

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Metropolitan Police Bureau Investigation Chief Police Major General Theeradet Thammasuthee promised to pursue enquiries into the international links and support afforded to 25-year-old Saharat Sawangjaeng… Read More ›

Anutin rejects Chuwit’s claims about Bangkok’s mass transit Orange line and Bhumjaithai’s election odds

Anutin rejects Chuwit’s claims about Bangkok’s mass transit Orange line and Bhumjaithai’s election odds

February 25, 2023

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Chuwit arrived at Government House on Wednesday and waved the Thai flag before being invited inside to meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha. His latest… Read More ›

Tragic death of Uyghur Muslim in Immigration detention raises case of 50 men seeking asylum from China

Tragic death of Uyghur Muslim in Immigration detention raises case of 50 men seeking asylum from China

February 24, 2023

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Human rights groups and NGOs including the UNHCR are hoping the death of the 49-year-old man who was held for over nine years after he… Read More ›

Pheu Thai candidate in Bangkok says incomes have fallen by 2% since 2020 as economy is failing in the long run

Pheu Thai candidate in Bangkok says incomes have fallen by 2% since 2020 as economy is failing in the long run

February 23, 2023

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Bangkok candidate for the main opposition party reminds voters that this election is about the economy and why change must come. Juthaphon Keturathorn calls for… Read More ›

Family and villagers seize body of slain insurgent wanted for a number of bombing attacks in Yala

Family and villagers seize body of slain insurgent wanted for a number of bombing attacks in Yala

February 22, 2023

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On Tuesday, the Commander of Army Region 4 Lieutenant General Santi Sakuntanak defended the decision to return fire after the suspect began shooting not long… Read More ›

Thai man extols the value of life with a toy doll partner and calls for them to be declared legal and accessible

Thai man extols the value of life with a toy doll partner and calls for them to be declared legal and accessible

February 22, 2023

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Adult toys and dolls are illegal in Thailand with strong opposition to any proposed relaxation of the law coming from the country’s Ministry of Culture… Read More ›

PM’s party lashes out at MP Rangsiman Rome’s ‘irresponsible’ revelations in parliament last week

PM’s party lashes out at MP Rangsiman Rome’s ‘irresponsible’ revelations in parliament last week

February 21, 2023

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Series of sweeping and serious allegations made by the MP in parliament who is known for his progressive politics has already led to one defamation… Read More ›

Tragic death of Wild Boar captain in UK to be reviewed by coroner’s court. Severe head injury reported

Tragic death of Wild Boar captain in UK to be reviewed by coroner’s court. Severe head injury reported

February 19, 2023

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Great sadness over the untimely death of the 17-year-old who was following his dream at a prestigious UK football academy when his life was cut… Read More ›

Credit crunch as firms seek more bank loans with tightened lending criteria and recession fears

Credit crunch as firms seek more bank loans with tightened lending criteria and recession fears

February 18, 2023

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

Current liquidity problem in the industrial and manufacturing sector is coming amid buoyant hopes for foreign tourism with Thailand seeking to generate ฿1.3 trillion from… Read More ›

Thai woman faces federal charges for fleeing the United States after Michigan hit and run death

Thai woman faces federal charges for fleeing the United States after Michigan hit and run death

February 16, 2023

Crime, Culture, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The reaction of the shocked Thai woman after hitting the young college student with her BMW car in dark conditions, on a quiet country road… Read More ›

Top Royal Thai Police officers under scrutiny over links to huge illegal online gambling cash flows

Top Royal Thai Police officers under scrutiny over links to huge illegal online gambling cash flows

February 15, 2023

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Latest revelations by Chuwit Kamolvisit focus on police officers within the force taking bribes from the illegal gaming industry moonlighting as masters of business and… Read More ›

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