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Thai German couple questioned over horrific and callous murder of a wealthy woman for her jewellery

Thai German couple questioned over horrific and callous murder of a wealthy woman for her jewellery

November 17, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thai-German couple questioned over the horrific murder of wealthy woman, 67, found mutilated at plantation. Police suspect robbery as the motive after the victim’s fingers… Read More ›

Key player in the downfall of the Icon Group arrested. Charged with extortion and bribery peddling

Key player in the downfall of the Icon Group arrested. Charged with extortion and bribery peddling

November 17, 2024

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

Kritanong Suwannawong, once seen as a whistleblower in the Icon Group scandal, has been arrested. She faces charges of extortion, bribery, and misappropriating victim compensation… Read More ›

Government firefights political instability as a fissure appears in the cabinet over disputed Buriram land

Government firefights political instability as a fissure appears in the cabinet over disputed Buriram land

November 15, 2024

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

The government struggles to maintain stability amid Buriram land dispute and growing political tensions within the coalition. Prime Minister Paetongtarn faces mounting challenges, including legal… Read More ›

Trump’s trifecta triumph means Thailand will be more on edge as he prepares to take power in January

Trump’s trifecta triumph means Thailand will be more on edge as he prepares to take power in January

November 14, 2024

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

Trump’s trifecta win means Thailand faces economic uncertainty. With full control of Congress, he can push through radical policies, including higher tariffs, trade sanctions and… Read More ›

Big Joke’s fight finally comes to an end before the Supreme Court which voted to dismiss his case on Wednesday

Big Joke’s fight finally comes to an end before the Supreme Court which voted to dismiss his case on Wednesday

November 14, 2024

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

Big Joke’s fight for reinstatement ends as the Supreme Court dismisses his petition, marking the end of his career in the Royal Thai Police amid… Read More ›

British man returns to Thailand every year out of true love and longing for his deceased Thai wife who passed in 2020

British man returns to Thailand every year out of true love and longing for his deceased Thai wife who passed in 2020

November 13, 2024

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

British man returns to Thailand each year to honour his late wife, Samorn, showing the lasting power of Thai-Western marriages. His heartfelt devotion reflects the… Read More ›

No police officer found involved in wrongdoing linked with Icon Group fraud says CIB deputy chief

No police officer found involved in wrongdoing linked with Icon Group fraud says CIB deputy chief

November 12, 2024

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

CIB Deputy Chief states no police involvement was found in the Icon Group fraud probe. Ex-justice official and anti-corruption activists face scrutiny over payments tied… Read More ›

Murderer of district leader arrested by police on Monday in Pathum Thani after Friday night horror

Murderer of district leader arrested by police on Monday in Pathum Thani after Friday night horror

November 12, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Pathum Thani police arrest a 43-year-old suspect on Monday in the brutal murder of local official Ms. Worakanok “Palad Nok” Thepphimon. The respected district secretary… Read More ›

Thaksin, Pheu Thai six-pronged complaint being reviewed by the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG)

Thaksin, Pheu Thai six-pronged complaint being reviewed by the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG)

November 11, 2024

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

The Office of the Attorney-General is reviewing a six-pronged complaint against Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party. The investigation, sparked by lawyer Theerayut Suwankesorn,… Read More ›

Commerce Ministry bullish about exports under Trump but ‘America First’ surely spells challenges for Thailand

Commerce Ministry bullish about exports under Trump but ‘America First’ surely spells challenges for Thailand

November 10, 2024

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

Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce is optimistic about exports under Trump, predicting 4-5% growth. However, concerns grow over the impact of Trump’s “America First” policies, including… Read More ›

Local government boss found brutally murdered at her home by Pathum Thani police on Friday night

Local government boss found brutally murdered at her home by Pathum Thani police on Friday night

November 9, 2024

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

57-year-old Worakanok Thepphimon, a local government official, was brutally murdered at her Pathum Thani home on Friday night. Police are investigating possible personal or work-related… Read More ›

Raids on Lawyer Tum’s luxury home and high-profile legal office as he and his wife are imprisoned

Raids on Lawyer Tum’s luxury home and high-profile legal office as he and his wife are imprisoned

November 9, 2024

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

Prominent lawyer “Lawyer Tum” and wife jailed after being denied bail in fraud case. Police raid luxury home and seize designer items and electronics. Allegations… Read More ›

Thai Airways union protests government ‘interference’ in its recovery plan at a critical juncture.

Thai Airways union protests government ‘interference’ in its recovery plan at a critical juncture.

November 8, 2024

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

Thai Airways union threatens action over government “interference” in its recovery. Protests the proposed addition of two officials to its rehab panel. Rally set for… Read More ›

‘Lawyer Tum’ or Sittra Biebangkerd arrested by CSD police on a highway leaving Bangkok for fraud

‘Lawyer Tum’ or Sittra Biebangkerd arrested by CSD police on a highway leaving Bangkok for fraud

November 7, 2024

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

High-profile lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd was arrested on charges of fraud and money laundering after a criminal complaint from a Thai billionaire. His arrest follows an… Read More ›

Ung Ing congratulates Trump as Thailand uneasily confronts the meaning of his second Presidency

Ung Ing congratulates Trump as Thailand uneasily confronts the meaning of his second Presidency

November 6, 2024

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

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra congratulates Trump on his election win as Thailand faces economic and political uncertainty, with concerns over trade tariffs, the impact of… Read More ›

Historic US Presidential election eventually turned into to a full scale battle of the two sexes

Historic US Presidential election eventually turned into to a full scale battle of the two sexes

November 6, 2024

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

Historic U.S. presidential election becomes a battle of the sexes, revealing deep divisions among voters. As polls close, women rally behind Kamala Harris while men… Read More ›

People’s Party economic head questions the government’s plans for Thai Airways after new moves

People’s Party economic head questions the government’s plans for Thai Airways after new moves

November 5, 2024

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

People’s Party MP raises alarm over gov’t intentions for Thai Airways. Concern mounts as gov’t seeks added seats on rehab panel, sparking fears of state… Read More ›

36-year-old German tourist refuses to press charges against transgender pickpocket thief in Pattaya

36-year-old German tourist refuses to press charges against transgender pickpocket thief in Pattaya

November 4, 2024

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

A German tourist narrowly escapes pickpocketing in Pattaya, assisted by locals. Transgender thief caught, admits to crime but tourist declines to press charges, citing her… Read More ›

55% of Foreign Expats thought of moving out of Thailand in 2024. Majority will not file tax returns

55% of Foreign Expats thought of moving out of Thailand in 2024. Majority will not file tax returns

November 3, 2024

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

A recent survey reveals that 55% of expats considered leaving Thailand in 2024 to avoid new tax liabilities. With Thailand’s new tax regime set for… Read More ›

Thai Airports install biometric facial recognition technology for convenience and faster traffic as numbers rise

Thai Airports install biometric facial recognition technology for convenience and faster traffic as numbers rise

November 3, 2024

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

Thailand’s main airports launch facial recognition tech, streamlining passenger flow as international arrivals soar 34% up to October. New systems allow travellers to bypass checkpoints,… Read More ›

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