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Death of young Irish diver Robby Kinlan is the latest incident on Ko Tao. Police suggest cardiac failure

Death of young Irish diver Robby Kinlan is the latest incident on Ko Tao. Police suggest cardiac failure

January 15, 2025

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The death of young Irish tourist Robby Kinlan, found dead on Ko Tao, adds to the island’s notorious reputation. Police suggest cardiac arrest, but ongoing… Read More ›

Murder of  ex-Cambodian MP Kim Limfa linked to regime through second wanted suspect Kimsrin Pich

Murder of  ex-Cambodian MP Kim Limfa linked to regime through second wanted suspect Kimsrin Pich

January 13, 2025

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Ex-Cambodian MP Kim Limfa’s murder linked to pro-regime ties as more details emerge about wanted suspect Kimsrin Pich. Meanwhile, the extradited hitman Ekkalak Paenoy refuses… Read More ›

Britain seeks rapprochement with China as a massive rifts open up between Labour’s UK and Trump’s USA

Britain seeks rapprochement with China as a massive rifts open up between Labour’s UK and Trump’s USA

January 12, 2025

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UK seeks rapprochement with China amid rising tensions with the US, as Labour’s controversial high-tax budget and Donald Trump’s return stoke political rifts. Chancellor Rachel… Read More ›

Dial M for Murder in Bangkok. Sergeant M extradited back and tells police he was hired for just ฿60,000 to kill ex MP

Dial M for Murder in Bangkok. Sergeant M extradited back and tells police he was hired for just ฿60,000 to kill ex MP

January 11, 2025

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Ex-Thai Navy Sergeant M Extradited After Assassination of Cambodian MP in Bangkok. Sergeant M, aka Ekkalak Paenoy, has confessed to the murder of former opposition… Read More ›

Thailand’s economy faces an uncertain 2025 with all eggs placed in the foreign tourism industry basket

Thailand’s economy faces an uncertain 2025 with all eggs placed in the foreign tourism industry basket

January 11, 2025

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

Thailand’s 2025 economic outlook remains uncertain, heavily relying on foreign tourism. Experts warn of tighter credit, higher non-performing loans, and the impact of Chinese trade… Read More ›

University urged to file a police complaint over Chinese police training. Participants return to China

University urged to file a police complaint over Chinese police training. Participants return to China

January 10, 2025

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Siam University clarifies reports of a controversial Chinese police training course. The Thai government however urges the university to file a police complaint after unauthorized… Read More ›

Rescue of American in Mae Hong Song’s Pai district brings relief but also a warning from Tourist Police

Rescue of American in Mae Hong Song’s Pai district brings relief but also a warning from Tourist Police

January 9, 2025

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American hiker rescued in Mae Hong Son’s scenic Pai district after getting lost in Doi Thong Forest. Tourist police warn visitors of growing risks as… Read More ›

People’s Party leader calls out a lack of opportunity in Thailand for talented innovators to break through

People’s Party leader calls out a lack of opportunity in Thailand for talented innovators to break through

January 8, 2025

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People’s Party deputy leader warns Thailand risks ‘Middle Income Trap’ without bold reforms. Wira Yut Kanchanachuchat urges dismantling privilege, fostering competition and empowering players to… Read More ›

Donald Trump’s second-term impact in the latter half of 2025 tops Bank of Thailand’s economic concerns

Donald Trump’s second-term impact in the latter half of 2025 tops Bank of Thailand’s economic concerns

January 7, 2025

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

The Bank of Thailand braces for Trump’s second term, citing risks from US-China trade tensions, job losses, and a volatile baht. With projected 2025 growth… Read More ›

Former drug addict woke from surgery delirious. Shot dead by Surin police while grasping a large red axe

Former drug addict woke from surgery delirious. Shot dead by Surin police while grasping a large red axe

January 5, 2025

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Former drug addict, 26, shot dead by Thai police in chaotic hospital scene after waking from surgery delirious. Armed with a large red axe, he… Read More ›

American breaks down. Begs forgiveness after killing a 58-year-old woman in Chiang Mai with a dirt bike

American breaks down. Begs forgiveness after killing a 58-year-old woman in Chiang Mai with a dirt bike

January 3, 2025

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American tourist charged with reckless driving after fatally hitting woman with dirt bike in Chiang Mai. Tearfully begs forgiveness from the victim’s family, who show… Read More ›

Questions as a Thai university course is offered to Chinese students on policing and crime reporting

Questions as a Thai university course is offered to Chinese students on policing and crime reporting

January 2, 2025

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Thai university sparks outcry with controversial police volunteer training course for Chinese students, including firearms instruction, certificates and police ID cards, as Bangkok police launch… Read More ›

Tragic death of Brazilian doctor just a week after getting engaged in Bangkok hotel fire investigated

Tragic death of Brazilian doctor just a week after getting engaged in Bangkok hotel fire investigated

December 31, 2024

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Brazilian doctor Carolina Pimentel Canales de Albuquerque dies in Bangkok hotel fire just a week after engagement. Thai officials investigate the tragedy that claimed three… Read More ›

African women make up half the beachside sex workers hauled in by Pattaya Police in morning swoop

African women make up half the beachside sex workers hauled in by Pattaya Police in morning swoop

December 30, 2024

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Pattaya police crackdown on beachside sex trade, detaining 20 foreign women, half from Africa, in a morning swoop. Visa revocations and deportations follow as authorities… Read More ›

Thaksin warns that the media in Thailand has become too sensational and influential as he sues lawyer

Thaksin warns that the media in Thailand has become too sensational and influential as he sues lawyer

December 28, 2024

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Thaksin Shinawatra warns that Thai media has become too sensational and influential, calling for more factual reporting. Meanwhile, he has filed a criminal defamation complaint… Read More ›

Economy sees sharp setback with lower private spending, investment and foreign tourism income

Economy sees sharp setback with lower private spending, investment and foreign tourism income

December 27, 2024

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Fresh data shows Thailand’s economy struggles as private consumption, investment and foreign tourism income drop. Manufacturing output slipped, and car production fell 27%. With tightened… Read More ›

Thai Zoo launches 5 giant rodents in Santa outfits to help tourists celebrate Christmas in the kingdom

Thai Zoo launches 5 giant rodents in Santa outfits to help tourists celebrate Christmas in the kingdom

December 25, 2024

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Thai Zoo debuts capybaras in Santa suits to woo Christmas tourists as the kingdom embraces festive cheer and Western traditions. Giant rodents join Thailand’s unique… Read More ›

Northern Ireland man questioned by Pattaya police after former sex worker found dead in guest house

Northern Ireland man questioned by Pattaya police after former sex worker found dead in guest house

December 24, 2024

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Northern Ireland man, 71, questioned after ex-sex worker’s decomposing body found in Pattaya guesthouse. Police probe grim discovery, with CCTV showing the pair days earlier.… Read More ›

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai rift is real and widening despite the latest attempt to soothe concerns among the public

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai rift is real and widening despite the latest attempt to soothe concerns among the public

December 22, 2024

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

Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai’s political rift deepens despite efforts to smooth tensions. Thaksin Shinawatra’s growing influence, disputes over land, cannabis, constitutional reform and a looming… Read More ›

Rangsiman Rome MP calls for stiffer response to Myanmar’s junta over the jailing of Thai sailors

Rangsiman Rome MP calls for stiffer response to Myanmar’s junta over the jailing of Thai sailors

December 22, 2024

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Rangsiman Rome calls for a tougher response from Thailand to Myanmar’s jailing of Thai seamen. The opposition MP criticizes the government’s weak stance on Myanmar’s… Read More ›

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