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Thailand braces for Trump’s reciprocal tariffs due on Wednesday. It’s Liberation Day for the US economy

Thailand braces for Trump’s reciprocal tariffs due on Wednesday. It’s Liberation Day for the US economy

April 1, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thai World:

Thailand braces for Trump’s tariffs as ‘Liberation Day’ looms. Fears grow over economic fallout as US trade barriers hit within hours. Trump hints at leniency,… Read More ›

Case against two Ministers accepted by Constitutional Court over Senate probe. Could see them removed

Case against two Ministers accepted by Constitutional Court over Senate probe. Could see them removed

March 27, 2025

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Constitutional Court accepts case against two ministers over Senate election probe, with a criminal investigation underway. Ministers face 15 days to submit their defence, while… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn wins debate after telling astonished House on Tuesday she is ‘100% Daddy’s Girl’ 

PM Paetongtarn wins debate after telling astonished House on Tuesday she is ‘100% Daddy’s Girl’ 

March 26, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn wins the censure debate after delivering an emotional speech in which she declares she is ‘100% Daddy’s Girl.’ Despite harsh opposition criticism, her… Read More ›

Revenue Department rides to PM Paetongtarn’s late rescue as she is attacked on the floor of the House

Revenue Department rides to PM Paetongtarn’s late rescue as she is attacked on the floor of the House

March 26, 2025

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

PM Paetongtarn endured a bruising censure debate as opposition MPs tore into her governance and economic grasp, but a Revenue Department statement clearing her tax… Read More ›

PM Ung Ing refutes questions about her tax affairs. Begins second debate day in a more confident mood

PM Ung Ing refutes questions about her tax affairs. Begins second debate day in a more confident mood

March 25, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn shrugs off tax allegations as she enters Day Two of the debate with confidence. She insists her finances are in order while earning… Read More ›

Horrific car accident in which two young girls died beset by rumours as to how the accident happened and denials

Horrific car accident in which two young girls died beset by rumours as to how the accident happened and denials

March 25, 2025

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

Horrific car accident in Buriram kills two young girls on a motorbike. Driver denies reports of a child at wheel, but police confirm charges for… Read More ›

Thailand’s top Car Insurer to continue to cover EVs despite losses incurred in the sector during 2024 because of claims

Thailand’s top Car Insurer to continue to cover EVs despite losses incurred in the sector during 2024 because of claims

March 24, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, PR News, Thai World, Thailand:

Viriyah Insurance to continue covering EVs despite 2024 losses. Premiums are set to rise in 2025 due to high repair costs and lower car sales.… Read More ›

Meeting over the family home in Bangkok overflows into violence as former police officer shoots sisters

Meeting over the family home in Bangkok overflows into violence as former police officer shoots sisters

March 24, 2025

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

Retired police officer murders his younger sister and injures his older sister in a violent family dispute over their inheritance. The deadly confrontation took place… Read More ›

Prime Minister Paetongtarn is in the hot seat. Opposition targets the young leader in censure debate

Prime Minister Paetongtarn is in the hot seat. Opposition targets the young leader in censure debate

March 23, 2025

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a censure debate starting Monday, with the opposition targeting her leadership and questioning her ability to govern. Thaksin’s influence and… Read More ›

Cambodian arrested for the repeated rape of Thai wife’s niece after DNA tests show he fathered a child

Cambodian arrested for the repeated rape of Thai wife’s niece after DNA tests show he fathered a child

March 23, 2025

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A Cambodian man was arrested in Phatthalung for repeatedly assaulting his Thai wife’s 15-year-old niece over 16 months, fathering her child. DNA tests confirmed his… Read More ›

Rising optimism Thailand can do a deal with the United States to avoid April 2nd worldwide retaliatory tariffs regime

Rising optimism Thailand can do a deal with the United States to avoid April 2nd worldwide retaliatory tariffs regime

March 22, 2025

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

Thailand’s exports exceeded expectations in February, boosting optimism as officials prepare to negotiate with the US to avoid retaliatory tariffs set for April 2nd. The… Read More ›

Phuket transgender arrests in police sweep draw rebuke. Warning from Bangkok Pride activist group

Phuket transgender arrests in police sweep draw rebuke. Warning from Bangkok Pride activist group

March 22, 2025

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Phuket police arrest 37 transgender women after an altercation with a foreign tourist, drawing criticism from Bangkok Pride. The LGBTQ+ group condemns the arrests, warns… Read More ›

UK man sees dream Thai holiday end in a prison hell hole. Says he never did drugs but somehow went mad

UK man sees dream Thai holiday end in a prison hell hole. Says he never did drugs but somehow went mad

March 21, 2025

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

UK builder Lewis Green’s dream Thai holiday turns into a nightmare after being arrested and mistreated in prison. Believing he was drugged, he spent 10… Read More ›

Visa to be revoked as crazy pot smoking German is charged after terrorising Nakhon Ratchasima clinics

Visa to be revoked as crazy pot smoking German is charged after terrorising Nakhon Ratchasima clinics

March 21, 2025

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

Nakhon Ratchasima police move to revoke the visa of German man who terrorised six dental clinics, attacking dentists and causing chaos. Arrested at a shopping… Read More ›

Murder in Nakhon Sawan revealed after drug addict found dead on local road. Police officer mastermind

Murder in Nakhon Sawan revealed after drug addict found dead on local road. Police officer mastermind

March 20, 2025

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

A premeditated murder in Nakhon Sawan has been exposed after a drug addict’s death was revealed as part of an insurance fraud scheme. A senior… Read More ›

New alcohol law which ushers in a new liberal era allowing for advertising and lifting irksome drinking bans 

New alcohol law which ushers in a new liberal era allowing for advertising and lifting irksome drinking bans 

March 20, 2025

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

Thailand’s parliament has passed a landmark alcohol bill, lifting advertising restrictions and scrapping the 2-5 pm sales ban. Supporters hail it as a win for… Read More ›

Loony pot-smoking German who terrorises dentist clinics on the run in Nakhon Ratchasima. Arrested

Loony pot-smoking German who terrorises dentist clinics on the run in Nakhon Ratchasima. Arrested

March 19, 2025

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Police in Nakhon Ratchasima have arrested  a German man, Mr. Ebner, who has terrorised dental clinics for months. Accused of assaulting multiple victims, he fled… Read More ›

China and Thailand close ranks on Uyghur issue as Deputy PM Phumtham leads a delegation to Xinjiang

China and Thailand close ranks on Uyghur issue as Deputy PM Phumtham leads a delegation to Xinjiang

March 19, 2025

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China and Thailand stand united over the Uyghur issue as Thai Deputy PM Phumtham leads a delegation to Xinjiang. The visit aims to meet repatriated… Read More ›

Mayhem and violence in Pattaya as tensions between foreign tourists and locals now regularly overflow

Mayhem and violence in Pattaya as tensions between foreign tourists and locals now regularly overflow

March 18, 2025

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

Violence and tensions escalate in Pattaya as a Swiss man is arrested for attacking a Thai man in the street. Meanwhile, a transgender gang is… Read More ›

40-year-old woman survives a bomb which turned her small car into a raging inferno in Pattani province

40-year-old woman survives a bomb which turned her small car into a raging inferno in Pattani province

March 18, 2025

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40-year-old defence forces volunteer in Pattani survives a car bomb explosion on Monday. Despite severe burns and injuries, Ms. Suyanee Seeba managed to escape the… Read More ›

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