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Zero-dollar tours are crippling Thailand’s tourism recovery. Up to 50% of Chinese tour group arrivals could be victims of these extortion rackets, spreading negative views… Read More ›
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A Belgian tourist senselessly attacked by a German in Hua Hin died in Leuven this week. Disturbing questions arise as Thai police investigate the vicious… Read More ›
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Police smash international drug gang: £4 million laundered, Xanax pills sold worldwide. Brian Pitts and Katie Barlow ran the operation from a luxury Thai residence… Read More ›
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A violent clash between Chinese and Philippine forces at the Second Thomas Shoal leaves 8 Filipinos injured. US and Philippines brace for potential war as… Read More ›
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After arresting three escaped oil smuggling vessels, concerns rise over collusion and corruption. With no oil found, just crew, dogs, and puppies, AG official warns… Read More ›
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Big Tor is reinstated but Big Joke’s fate is still uncertain. Massive internal police conflict confirmed by government legal advisor Wissanu Krea-ngam. Report supports claims… Read More ›
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On Thursday, the fate of sidelined Police Chief General Torsak Sukwimol (Big Tor) and General Surachate Hakparn (Big Joke) may be decided. It comes amid… Read More ›
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Good news for Thailand as S&P retains BBB+ rating despite lower GDP outlook and ฿500 billion Digital Wallet plan. Kingdom jumps ahead of the UK… Read More ›
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Thailand’s Constitutional Court delays decision on PM’s fate and Move Forward Party dissolution until at least July, while giving the green light for Senate elections… Read More ›
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Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra granted ฿500,000 bail on lèse-majesté and computer crime charges. Court date is set for August 19th to examine evidence in the… Read More ›
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Three more lives were claimed by Phuket’s dangerous west coast seas: Russian, American, and Thai victims ignored warnings or were swept away. Red flags and… Read More ›
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The Thai government faces urgent demands to support the critical ICE car manufacturing sector amid an influx of unsold Chinese EVs. Over 10,000 cars clog… Read More ›
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Marine police have located three pirate oil smuggling vessels that escaped from Sattahip Marine Police Pier last week. The spotlight is now on smuggling kingpin… Read More ›
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Thai hotels and tourism firms were shocked by the June 3rd collapse of German travel giant FTI, responsible for 100,000 bookings last year. Amid reports… Read More ›
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Three pirate oil smuggling vessels, owned by southern pirate chief Joe Pattani, vanished with 330,000 litres of oil, potentially causing an oil slick off Pattaya.… Read More ›
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Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa at a BRICS Summit in Russia this week insisted Thailand remains unaligned despite applying to join BRICS alongside Russia and… Read More ›
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Judge John McCormick told Ian Heddle on Tuesday his status had changed after his guilty pleas to the court. Consequently, he was remanded in prison… Read More ›
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Governor Sittipunt mandates strict standards for any new Chatuchak pet centre after a fire kills 5,000 animals. With a July 15 deadline, city officials intensify… Read More ›
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Thailand’s ambitious EV industry plan faces challenges as Western markets and local consumers show tepid interest. May EV sales dropped 1.5% year-on-year, as traditional car… Read More ›
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Constitutional Court to review evidence on PM’s tenure, Move Forward Party’s fate on June 18th. A vote is scheduled on acknowledged Senate election issues. Former… Read More ›
Bhumjaithai Party lays down the gauntlet on weed. Calls for passage of its original 2022 control law 
Search for a new central bank boss heats up amid a political and economic storm buffeting the kingdom 
Two drug mules in drug party killed by Thai armed forces on the Myanmar border. 4.8 million pills seized 
Cannabis ghost back to life after finishing quest to Chiang Mai. Piya reclaimed his life from the drug 
48-year-old Russian tourist drowns swimming off Karon Beach with red flags raised warning of danger 
Time to face up to the villainous regime on Thailand’s eastern border. Hun Sen’s gangsterism exposed in new audio clip 
Online prostitution network operating in Singapore from Thailand is smashed by joint police operation 
Liquidity crisis or shortage of cash on the ground is shrinking Thailand’s economic growth prospects 
People’s Party leader and opposition leader Teng calls for dissolution of parliament to prevent a coup 
13 Western online bond fraud salesmen appear in court after raid on palatial mansion in Samut Prakan 
German cocaine dealing beer bar owner caught red handed by undercover Pattaya Police. Business over 
Helicopter emergency landing as Cambodian border security is tightened near Poipet amid rising tensions 
Cambodian citizens to face restricted access to the US. 60 days given to address State Department concerns 
Hun Sen warns Jatuporn: ‘You know how capable I am’ in sinister message as formal relationship plummets 
Cambodia a big loser from the border spat. Over 1 million Khmer workers in Thailand unlikely to return 
Married woman who planned to reconcile with her husband released from prison is murdered by lover 
Cambodia files complaint against Thailand with International Court of Justice (ICJ). What comes next? 
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