Archive for July, 2018

Thai PM’s European trip underlined western acceptance of Thailand’s new order and a brighter future

Thai PM’s European trip underlined western acceptance of Thailand’s new order and a brighter future

July 31, 2018

Economy, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Success of Thai PM’s trip to the UK and France drew ire of activist groups but it is now clear that we are living in… Read More ›

Spate of relationship murders between lovers prompts support for the death penalty in Thailand

Spate of relationship murders between lovers prompts support for the death penalty in Thailand

July 28, 2018

Crime, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Some of the crimes prompt concern over mental health issues while reveal a disturbing level of callousness as love turns sour between men and women… Read More ›

Movie Predator steps out of the big screen and enters real life in Thailand

Movie Predator steps out of the big screen and enters real life in Thailand

July 26, 2018

Culture, Living, Thai World:

Thai police in Mukdahan province stop ‘Predator’ after giving speech to local High School on individual expression and making money out having fun There is… Read More ›

Gay and LGBT people in Thailand on the verge of same sex partnership era with progressive reforms

Gay and LGBT people in Thailand on the verge of same sex partnership era with progressive reforms

July 24, 2018

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

LGBT face discrimination and bias in Thailand but it has become Asia’s most progressive countries for gay rights despite a contradictory culture Thailand has long… Read More ›

Elections to be held in Thailand next year and stability is likely to be maintained

Elections to be held in Thailand next year and stability is likely to be maintained

July 22, 2018

Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s new constitution and political landscape has changed utterly since the last election in 2011 A General Election in Thailand will not be held until… Read More ›

News that the Thai boys were alive started a world media news quake

News that the Thai boys were alive started a world media news quake

July 20, 2018

Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand:

The successful rescue of the Thai ‘wild boars’ soccer team has changed the image of Thailand for the better – it is an inspirational moment… Read More ›

State – owned media company in Thailand announces a shift towards digital media and online activity

State – owned media company in Thailand announces a shift towards digital media and online activity

July 19, 2018

Culture, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Innovative Thai state broadcaster moving into the digital age as TV ad revenue plummets as younger audiences move online One of Thailand leading media operators… Read More ›

Thai PM confirms China as Thailand’s ‘No.1 partner’

Thai PM confirms China as Thailand’s ‘No.1 partner’

July 16, 2018

Economy, Politics, Thai World:

As relations between Thailand and the USA improve, the country promotes ASEAN and friendship with all countries but appears to want to keep its economic… Read More ›

German man who overstayed his visa by nine years arrested by Thai police

German man who overstayed his visa by nine years arrested by Thai police

July 14, 2018

Crime, Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:

British man found himself detained this year after recovering from a coma following an accident on his way to the airport to leave Thailand This… Read More ›

Australian man jailed for sexually abusing Thai children shows the depravity that authorities must tackle

Australian man jailed for sexually abusing Thai children shows the depravity that authorities must tackle

July 12, 2018

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand has been a playground for sex perverts and paedophiles but all that is changing as Thai police work closely with foreign services using big… Read More ›

Foreigners in Thailand should find out more about Thailand 4.0 and be part of the change that is coming

Foreigners in Thailand should find out more about Thailand 4.0 and be part of the change that is coming

July 11, 2018

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand 4.0 is no government PR gimmick or propaganda exercise – it is an honest plan that could transform Thailand The Thai government plans to… Read More ›

Love triangle murders in Thailand linked with popular TV soaps, foreigners and money

Love triangle murders in Thailand linked with popular TV soaps, foreigners and money

July 9, 2018

Crime, Foreigners, Living, Thai World:

Thai TV soaps are a big influence on Thai women in Thailand as soaps are in most countries around the world – happy endings are… Read More ›

World cup brought home Thailand’s chronic gambling issue

World cup brought home Thailand’s chronic gambling issue

July 7, 2018

Crime, Culture, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:

Gambling in Thailand can be the road to hell for many Thai people who have an acute propensity for risk as Thai police cracked down… Read More ›

The scam is up – Nigerian lover boys arrested for taking advantage of Thai women seeking Love online

The scam is up – Nigerian lover boys arrested for taking advantage of Thai women seeking Love online

July 5, 2018

Crime, Foreigners, Media, Thai World:

One Thai academic posts a video clip of African scammers using black magic to overpower victims into transferring large amounts of cash. As a widespread… Read More ›

Some Thai people lose patience as China sends 1 million tourists per month to visit Thailand

Some Thai people lose patience as China sends 1 million tourists per month to visit Thailand

July 3, 2018

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The Chinese tourist boom poses a challenge to Thai travel and tourist interests as well as the Thai public Thailand has become an irresistible magnet… Read More ›