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Hero police officer in Nakhon Pathom saves 35-year-old woman’s life in dangerous bee attack on Sunday

Hero police officer in Nakhon Pathom saves 35-year-old woman’s life in dangerous bee attack on Sunday

April 15, 2025

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

A heroic Thai police officer is being praised for saving a woman’s life after she was attacked by a swarm of bees at a packed… Read More ›

Last calls for travellers to be prepared for the Digital Entry Card (TDAC) entry system from May 1st

Last calls for travellers to be prepared for the Digital Entry Card (TDAC) entry system from May 1st

April 14, 2025

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

Thailand warns incoming travellers to complete the new Digital Entry Card (TDAC) before May 1. Foreigners must register online within 3 days of arrival or… Read More ›

Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles

Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles

April 14, 2025

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

Two Italian women lost in a dense jungle on Koh Phangan were rescued after a three-hour mission triggered by the Italian Embassy. The search, slowed… Read More ›

Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech

Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech

April 13, 2025

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

Coalition in crisis as Bhumjaithai scion slams casino bill, fuelling fury in Pheu Thai ranks. Land scandals, cannabis rifts and a Senate probe deepen tensions.… Read More ›

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

April 13, 2025

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

Water fights erupt across Bangkok as Songkran 2025 kicks off in full force. PM Paetongtarn takes to the skies to monitor traffic as crowds of… Read More ›

Tragedy of young UK Muay Thai boxer’s death in Pattaya probed in the UK this week, full hearing later

Tragedy of young UK Muay Thai boxer’s death in Pattaya probed in the UK this week, full hearing later

April 12, 2025

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

UK inquest hears Muay Thai boxer Josh Goldstone, 21, died from a drug cocktail in Pattaya hotel. Tragedy stuns the fight world. Full hearing due… Read More ›

British cannabis Kingpin arrested at a luxury pad in Bangkok as Ko Samui police smash easy money racket

British cannabis Kingpin arrested at a luxury pad in Bangkok as Ko Samui police smash easy money racket

April 12, 2025

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

British cannabis kingpin Mr. Adel was arrested at a luxury Bangkok condo after fleeing Ko Samui. Smugglers used tourist couriers and flights via Singapore to… Read More ›

Hope lights up the Chatuchak rescue efforts with 1-3 survivors seen by rescue camera. Smartphone signal

Hope lights up the Chatuchak rescue efforts with 1-3 survivors seen by rescue camera. Smartphone signal

April 11, 2025

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A flicker of light beneath the rubble at Chatuchak has reignited hope, as rescuers detect possible signs of life from 1–3 survivors. A smartphone signal,… Read More ›

73 year old American expat commits suicide at his home in Patpong, Phuket using gas and a plastic bag

73 year old American expat commits suicide at his home in Patpong, Phuket using gas and a plastic bag

April 11, 2025

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

American expat, Martin Neilgrego, was found dead in his Patong home, Phuket, after using gas from his cooker and a plastic bag to take his… Read More ›

American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case

American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case

April 10, 2025

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

US academic Paul Chambers was granted bail but is fighting visa revocation. Arrested under lèse-majesté and the 2007 Computer Crime Act, his prosecution has sparked… Read More ›

Booming kiddies tours business operated by an Israeli special forces veteran smashed by Tourist Police

Booming kiddies tours business operated by an Israeli special forces veteran smashed by Tourist Police

April 10, 2025

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

Israeli ex-special forces soldier David Gozlan arrested on Ko Phangan after running illegal child-focused tours. Tourist Police caught him leading 72 kids over three days.… Read More ›

Commerce Minister confirms a Thai European Union Free Trade Pact could be negotiated by Christmas Day

Commerce Minister confirms a Thai European Union Free Trade Pact could be negotiated by Christmas Day

April 9, 2025

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

Thailand aims to finalise a Free Trade Pact with the European Union by Christmas 2025, despite escalating global trade tensions and concerns over Chinese product… Read More ›

Casino bill sunk after being approved by the cabinet on March 27. Earthquake and Trump tariffs blamed

Casino bill sunk after being approved by the cabinet on March 27. Earthquake and Trump tariffs blamed

April 9, 2025

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

Casino bill faces setback after Cabinet approval, with earthquake and Trump tariffs shifting focus. Legal experts and fake news complicated its progress, while growing opposition… Read More ›

Hi So Hot, the fraudster in hot water as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra files police complaint

Hi So Hot, the fraudster in hot water as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra files police complaint

April 8, 2025

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

“Hi-So Hot” fraudster exposed as Prime Minister Paetongtarn files police complaint after he jumped from a third-floor window, facing legal troubles for impersonating a senior… Read More ›

German assaults Thai man, steals his motorbike. Then drives to a shop and steals a high end smartphone

German assaults Thai man, steals his motorbike. Then drives to a shop and steals a high end smartphone

April 8, 2025

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

A 20-year-old German man has been arrested in Phuket after assaulting a Thai local and stealing his motorbike, then using it to flee to a… Read More ›

Casino Bill in peril: hit by fake News Blast and strong objections from top legal eagles and academics 

Casino Bill in peril: hit by fake News Blast and strong objections from top legal eagles and academics 

April 7, 2025

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

Casino bill in trouble: Fake news about Thaksin ultimatum sparks chaos, while top legal experts and academics warn of political turmoil. Concerns grow over social… Read More ›

Chinese steel firm linked to Chatuchak disaster faces DSI probes. Minister cancels investment status

Chinese steel firm linked to Chatuchak disaster faces DSI probes. Minister cancels investment status

April 7, 2025

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

A Chinese steel firm linked to the deadly Chatuchak building collapse is under fire as officials launch probes into radioactive waste and tax fraud. The… Read More ›

Horrific early morning road smash in Bangkok. 31-year-old woman driver dead, man seriously injured

Horrific early morning road smash in Bangkok. 31-year-old woman driver dead, man seriously injured

April 6, 2025

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

A 31-year-old woman was killed in a horrific crash on Bangkok’s Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway early Sunday. The Chevrolet she drove collided with a truck,… Read More ›

Hope in Chatuchak is petering out with time and with ghastly sights on Saturday. K9 dogs lead the way

Hope in Chatuchak is petering out with time and with ghastly sights on Saturday. K9 dogs lead the way

April 6, 2025

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

Hope fades at the Chatuchak collapse as K9 dogs lead rescuers through the wreckage. Despite rapid progress on Saturday and signals tested in key zones,… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau promises bug on Digital Entry Card site will be fixed before it launches on April 28th

Immigration Bureau promises bug on Digital Entry Card site will be fixed before it launches on April 28th

April 5, 2025

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

Immigration Bureau confirms the new Thailand Digital Entry Card (TDAC) will go live on April 28. A glitch affecting foreign expats’ registration will be fixed.… Read More ›

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