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Thai woman found dead in London. 19-year-old man charged at the Old Bailey with her murder in the city

Thai woman found dead in London. 19-year-old man charged at the Old Bailey with her murder in the city

February 2, 2021

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The accused was known to the 43-year-old woman but not related to her, say police sources seeking further information. A Thai woman who travelled to… Read More ›

Minister positive about the kingdom’s finances and economy as it weathers the Covid-19 storm

Minister positive about the kingdom’s finances and economy as it weathers the Covid-19 storm

February 1, 2021

Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Underlying figures for the economy in December 2020 were quite positive and showed recovering economic momentum despite the setback of the 2nd wave which hit… Read More ›

Thanathorn ordered by a court to erase vaccine comments online as a danger to national security

Thanathorn ordered by a court to erase vaccine comments online as a danger to national security

February 1, 2021

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The latest move against Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit highlights the critical and sensitive nature of the country’s vaccination programme, at this time, as well as ongoing concern… Read More ›

Covid-19 vaccination plan to proceed in February although timescales are have not been made clear yet

Covid-19 vaccination plan to proceed in February although timescales are have not been made clear yet

January 31, 2021

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

Polls on Sunday show the public is sceptical. 83% are worried about the potential side effects. Uncertainty also abounds about the timeline to complete the… Read More ›

Sadistic rapist, drug dealer and serial murderer is sentenced to life in prison by Thon Buri court

Sadistic rapist, drug dealer and serial murderer is sentenced to life in prison by Thon Buri court

January 30, 2021

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The court on Friday handed down its sentence by video link to Thon Buri Remand Prison where the accused killer was being held. The verdict… Read More ›

Partygoers on Ko Phangan get off with suspended jail terms but must watch their step in paradise

Partygoers on Ko Phangan get off with suspended jail terms but must watch their step in paradise

January 30, 2021

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Hearing on Friday was held by video link and saw police transport 111 accused party people from the police station on the idyllic island to… Read More ›

Two arrested for throwing an explosive device at police officers in Bangkok after political rally

Two arrested for throwing an explosive device at police officers in Bangkok after political rally

January 29, 2021

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The ‘Free Guard’ group, in a social media statement, deny their members were responsible for the incident which injured four people including two police officers… Read More ›

Finance Ministry slashes 2021 growth outlook due to Covid-19 and dormant foreign tourism sector since last year

Finance Ministry slashes 2021 growth outlook due to Covid-19 and dormant foreign tourism sector since last year

January 29, 2021

Economy, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The Thai government has reacted skillfully to the second wave with targeted controls in zones of infection and timely initiatives to support the less well… Read More ›

Brazen Norwegian arrested by Immigration police trying to enter Thailand with forged documents

Brazen Norwegian arrested by Immigration police trying to enter Thailand with forged documents

January 28, 2021

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Norwegian man underestimated the Certificate of Entry system and entry security protocols when he presented forged paperwork at Suvarnabhumi airport to alert Immigration Bureau officers… Read More ›

Police chief reveals massive fraud on We Travel Together scheme centred on a small Chaiyaphum resort

Police chief reveals massive fraud on We Travel Together scheme centred on a small Chaiyaphum resort

January 28, 2021

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police hold a press conference at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters in Bangkok where a top Crime Suppression Division officer revealed over ฿120 million in… Read More ›

Myanmar illegal migrants to be returned home this week after detention centre protest in Ranong

Myanmar illegal migrants to be returned home this week after detention centre protest in Ranong

January 27, 2021

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Thailand is also moving to regularise the status of thousands of illegal migrant workers after the Covid-19 outbreak in Samut Sakhon exposed the danger of… Read More ›

Chinese eyewear counterfeiter posed as Buddhist studies student to get a visa to live in Thailand in Buriram 

Chinese eyewear counterfeiter posed as Buddhist studies student to get a visa to live in Thailand in Buriram 

January 26, 2021

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The order to transfer Police Major Jakkrapong Phermkamlang, the officer deemed responsible for the failure, was made by Police Lieutenant General Sompong Chingduang on Tuesday… Read More ›

DSI arrests: Women warned of sex trafficking snare – massage job offers abroad from prostitution ‘brokers’

DSI arrests: Women warned of sex trafficking snare – massage job offers abroad from prostitution ‘brokers’

January 26, 2021

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A top police official at the DSI has implored anyone who knows of such job offers abroad involving ‘Thai massage’ to be suspicious and to… Read More ›

‘Lupus Taiwan’ drug fiend and K Nompong mixer arrested by police squad including the Police Chief

‘Lupus Taiwan’ drug fiend and K Nompong mixer arrested by police squad including the Police Chief

January 25, 2021

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Since January 13th, at least 600 drug dealers have been arrested in a nationwide crackdown with large amounts of drugs seized in raids. A drug… Read More ›

Young man arrested for selling macaque monkeys, captured from the wild, online in Chiang Mai

Young man arrested for selling macaque monkeys, captured from the wild, online in Chiang Mai

January 25, 2021

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Accused told investigating officers from Phrao district who raided his home and found two monkeys in a cage ready to be passed on for cash… Read More ›

Government MP and committee Chairman to have his status reviewed by the Constitutional Court

Government MP and committee Chairman to have his status reviewed by the Constitutional Court

January 24, 2021

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A similar move was made by the court in June last year in respect of influential Deputy Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow but no decision has… Read More ›

Nigerian drug dealer betrayed in Phuket as local police receive tip-off that led them to his arrest

Nigerian drug dealer betrayed in Phuket as local police receive tip-off that led them to his arrest

January 22, 2021

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

26-year-old Davidsmith Chinazaekpere Ejiogo is facing legal prosecution for possession of drugs with intent to sell after being taken to Patong police station. Police in… Read More ›

Samut Sakhon Governor in a ‘critical’ condition after developing a lung infection from Covid-19 virus

Samut Sakhon Governor in a ‘critical’ condition after developing a lung infection from Covid-19 virus

January 21, 2021

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The 58-year-old governor has been on a ventilator for over a month and was diagnosed with Covid-19 on December 28th at Siriraj Hospital where he… Read More ›

1.5 million more in poverty as World Bank warns of political unrest and sluggish vaccination rollout

1.5 million more in poverty as World Bank warns of political unrest and sluggish vaccination rollout

January 21, 2021

Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Figures on poverty levels show an increase of 41% on those living under the breadline in Thailand by the end of 2020 with the vast… Read More ›

Thanathorn facing serious Lèse-majesté charges after Facebook broadcast on vaccination strategy

Thanathorn facing serious Lèse-majesté charges after Facebook broadcast on vaccination strategy

January 20, 2021

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

The Thai government and the Director of the National Vaccine Institute have hailed the AstraZeneca vaccine as the right one for Thailand and see the… Read More ›

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