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Thailand finds itself facing economic and political turmoil. Top economist warns of trouble ahead

Thailand finds itself facing economic and political turmoil. Top economist warns of trouble ahead

August 8, 2024

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

Thailand faces worsening economic and political turmoil. The Constitutional Court’s dissolution of the Move Forward Party and the potential removal of PM Srettha Thavisin could… Read More ›

Constitutional Court orders the Move Forward Party’s dissolution. Deemed hostile to the Monarchy

Constitutional Court orders the Move Forward Party’s dissolution. Deemed hostile to the Monarchy

August 7, 2024

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Constitutional Court dissolves the Move Forward Party for hostility towards the monarchy. Executive banned from politics including Mr Pita Limjaroenrat who is no longer an… Read More ›

State theft and modern slavery. Illegal Burmese junta orders migrant workers to pay up for permits abroad

State theft and modern slavery. Illegal Burmese junta orders migrant workers to pay up for permits abroad

August 6, 2024

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The illegal Burmese military junta exploits nationals in Thailand, demanding 25% of their wages be remitted to a specified bank in Yangon. With control over… Read More ›

View or Police Sergeant Major Kulwut Vitidsarn kindles joy on Monday night with Silver in Paris

View or Police Sergeant Major Kulwut Vitidsarn kindles joy on Monday night with Silver in Paris

August 6, 2024

Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The 23-year-old badminton ace brings joy to Thailand with a silver medal in the Paris Olympics. Despite presently only standing 54th in the medal table,… Read More ›

Inward immigration may ultimately be the only thing that can halt Thailand’s fated economic decline

Inward immigration may ultimately be the only thing that can halt Thailand’s fated economic decline

August 4, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s Economy could be set for a fall in GDP, not just low growth. Population Crisis threatens GDP as Digital Wallet Scheme is launched. A… Read More ›

Police Ethics Committee official denies a decision on Big Joke has already been made. Due next week

Police Ethics Committee official denies a decision on Big Joke has already been made. Due next week

August 3, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thai World:

Senior Police Ethics Committee official denies the decision on Big Joke is already made. News expected next week, dismisses reports of a 6-0 vote against… Read More ›

The prospect of America’s first female President has just opened up three months before the November poll

The prospect of America’s first female President has just opened up three months before the November poll

August 3, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Shock exit of President Biden shakes the presidential election race. It has propelled Vice President Kamala Harris to lead with huge fundraising and dizzying poll… Read More ›

Pheu Thai MP warns lying critics of the Digital Wallet they may face prosecution after a fairly good start

Pheu Thai MP warns lying critics of the Digital Wallet they may face prosecution after a fairly good start

August 2, 2024

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

Pheu Thai MP warns critics of Digital Wallet may face prosecution if they are spreading false information. Successful start with 18.8M users registered on the… Read More ›

United Nations warns Terrorism in particular Islamic Terrorism is again on the rise in the World

United Nations warns Terrorism in particular Islamic Terrorism is again on the rise in the World

August 1, 2024

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UN issues a grave warning: Islamic State (ISIS) resurges in Syria, recruits teens online for jihad. Global security is at risk as terror plots threaten… Read More ›

Thaksin denied permission by the Criminal Court to leave Thailand before his August 19th hearing

Thaksin denied permission by the Criminal Court to leave Thailand before his August 19th hearing

July 31, 2024

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Thaksin denied permission to leave Thailand by the Criminal Court amid political turmoil and legal battles. The court ruled he is receiving necessary medical care… Read More ›

Former internet star and online gambling tycoon alleges he is being targeted at Bang Kwang Prison

Former internet star and online gambling tycoon alleges he is being targeted at Bang Kwang Prison

July 30, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Former internet idol and alleged gambling tycoon, Siapo Po-arnon, raises alarm over safety in Bang Kwang Prison. Lawyer to outline assassination attempts and outline rights… Read More ›

Apple’s Lampoonish vision of Thailand generates a backlash among offended commentators in Bangkok

Apple’s Lampoonish vision of Thailand generates a backlash among offended commentators in Bangkok

July 29, 2024

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

Apple’s lampoonish vision of Thailand generates backlash among offended Bangkok commentators. The smartphone maker’s ad ruffles feathers in Bangkok, hitting too close to the bone… Read More ›

Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday in his quest to be reinstated after his April 18 contested sacking

Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday in his quest to be reinstated after his April 18 contested sacking

July 28, 2024

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

Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday as a police ethics committee reviews his contested April 18th sacking. The ruling will determine if he is… Read More ›

Thailand changes tack as EV revolution turns into a damp squib with warehouses full of unsold cars

Thailand changes tack as EV revolution turns into a damp squib with warehouses full of unsold cars

July 27, 2024

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

Thailand shifts focus from EVs to hybrids after unsold cars pile up. New tariff-free package for hybrid cars announced, requiring a ฿3 billion investment from… Read More ›

Dismissed Chiang Mai cop’s network could make 10k calls a day. Top officers fear endemic corruption

Dismissed Chiang Mai cop’s network could make 10k calls a day. Top officers fear endemic corruption

July 26, 2024

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Dismissed Chiang Mai cop’s network made 10k calls daily. Senior officers warn of endemic corruption undermining Thai society. They point to rising corruption both inside… Read More ›

Burma’s General Min Aung Hlaing suffers more setbacks as his regime moves towards collapse

Burma’s General Min Aung Hlaing suffers more setbacks as his regime moves towards collapse

July 25, 2024

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Burma’s General Min Aung Hlaing suffers another setback as his regime moves towards certain collapse. The fall of the military’s Northeastern headquarters in Shan State… Read More ›

Government MP and House Chair calls for an urgent review of Thai Chinese visa waiver security resources

Government MP and House Chair calls for an urgent review of Thai Chinese visa waiver security resources

July 24, 2024

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MP calls for urgent review of Thai-Chinese visa deal after controversial signs. A government MP demands a review of security over the Thai-Chinese visa waiver… Read More ›

Power of Anutin and Bhumjaithai grows as Pheu Thai and Srettha make an embarrassing U-turn on Pot

Power of Anutin and Bhumjaithai grows as Pheu Thai and Srettha make an embarrassing U-turn on Pot

July 23, 2024

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

Pheu Thai caves to Bhumjaithai pressure and halts cannabis recriminalisation. Parliament to decide as public support for police enforcement and closure of the industry is… Read More ›

Chinese billboard aimed at grey area operators causes outrage and prompts PM to visit local police station

Chinese billboard aimed at grey area operators causes outrage and prompts PM to visit local police station

July 22, 2024

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

Mysterious Chinese billboard in Bangkok offering foreign citizenship, sparks outrage, and prompts PM’s visit to Huai Khwang police station urging an urgent investigation into illegality… Read More ›

Trump resurgent with new running mate JD Vance as President Biden pulls out of the race

Trump resurgent with new running mate JD Vance as President Biden pulls out of the race

July 21, 2024

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

Biden faced Mounting Pressure as Trump rose with JD Vance: With Democratic calls for Biden to exit the race intensifying, the President has pulled out… Read More ›

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