Much loved grandma stabbed to death at daughter’s shop for just ฿2,000 in Samut Prakan on Monday

Much loved grandma stabbed to death at daughter’s shop for just ฿2,000 in Samut Prakan on Monday

September 2, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Beloved 73-year-old grandmother was brutally stabbed fourteen times inside her Samut Prakan grocery store over just ฿2,000. Police hunt the suspect while shocked local residents… Read More ›

Underworld gambling den boss jailed for 14 years and 9 months after warning police he will die in prison

Underworld gambling den boss jailed for 14 years and 9 months after warning police he will die in prison

September 2, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Bangkok underworld boss Amnuay Kiatdonmuang, known as Pa Nui, jailed for 14 years and 9 months after fleeing eight warrants, warning police he may die… Read More ›

Back to the future as Palang Pracharat and General Prawit are ready to play their part under Anutin

Back to the future as Palang Pracharat and General Prawit are ready to play their part under Anutin

September 2, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Back to the future as Palang Pracharat and General Prawit back Anutin Charnvirakul, holding crucial votes, shaping coalition strategy, and seeking cabinet influence in a… Read More ›

People’s Party meeting on Monday ended in chaos as it failed to decide on who it will support for PM 

People’s Party meeting on Monday ended in chaos as it failed to decide on who it will support for PM 

September 2, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

People’s Party meeting ends in chaos, leaving 32nd Prime Ministerial vote in limbo. Pheu Thai blindsided it with a late formal approach. Bhumjaithai’s 283-vote claim… Read More ›

Thais in Indonesia warned to avoid conflict zones as riots erupt over huge salary hikes for lawmakers

Thais in Indonesia warned to avoid conflict zones as riots erupt over huge salary hikes for lawmakers

September 1, 2025

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thais in Indonesia are warned to avoid conflict zones as violent riots erupt over huge parliamentary pay hikes. President Prabowo cancels China trip, apologises for… Read More ›

Commercial arms smuggler from Malaysia arrested in Songkhla with two American M4 rifles in his Kia car

Commercial arms smuggler from Malaysia arrested in Songkhla with two American M4 rifles in his Kia car

September 1, 2025

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

A Malaysian arms smuggler was arrested in Songkhla with two M4 rifles and more than 400 rounds hidden in his Kia. Police say he is… Read More ›

Strong case for Chaikasem Nitisiri to lead an interim government tasked with Constitutional change

Strong case for Chaikasem Nitisiri to lead an interim government tasked with Constitutional change

September 1, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Pheu Thai aggressively promotes Chaikasem Nitisiri as Thailand’s 32nd PM to lead an interim government, push constitutional reform, uphold the rule of law and boost… Read More ›

Deputy Minister of the Interior and Democrat Party Secretary-general vows not to support Anutin as PM

Deputy Minister of the Interior and Democrat Party Secretary-general vows not to support Anutin as PM

September 1, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Democrat Party Secretary-General and Deputy Interior Minister Decha Isara vows never to support Bhumjaithai leader Anutin as PM, citing Senate collusion probes and saying the… Read More ›

Joy turns to terror and then to death in the blink of an eye on Thailand’s killer roads. Husband dies instantly

Joy turns to terror and then to death in the blink of an eye on Thailand’s killer roads. Husband dies instantly

August 31, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Joy turned to terror on Thailand’s deadly roads as a 65-year-old man died in a high-speed crash while rushing to celebrate his wife’s birthday, highlighting… Read More ›

Royal Thai Army moves to halt free for all illegality that has long plagued the Thai-Cambodian border

Royal Thai Army moves to halt free for all illegality that has long plagued the Thai-Cambodian border

August 31, 2025

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

The Royal Thai Army is set to build a 10km wall along the Thai-Cambodian border to halt illegal crossings, block scam networks and smugglers and… Read More ›

Cobras emerge from the Pheu Thai ranks as Anutin’s PM bid faces harsh scrutiny from People’s Party MPs

Cobras emerge from the Pheu Thai ranks as Anutin’s PM bid faces harsh scrutiny from People’s Party MPs

August 31, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Cobras emerge from Pheu Thai as Anutin gains Kla Tham backing, yet People’s Party doubts cast uncertainty over his premiership bid. Defectors, protests, grassroots sentiment… Read More ›

Pheu Thai and the People’s Party to talk about an Orange Red alliance to elect Chaikasem Nitisiri as PM

Pheu Thai and the People’s Party to talk about an Orange Red alliance to elect Chaikasem Nitisiri as PM

August 31, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Pheu Thai and the People’s Party are negotiating an Orange-Red alliance to elect Chaikasem Nitisiri as Thailand’s next Prime Minister amid political turmoil and uncertainty… Read More ›

Phuket Mayor calls for jail time for Kuwaiti tourists who launched a frenzied attack on two lifeguards 

Phuket Mayor calls for jail time for Kuwaiti tourists who launched a frenzied attack on two lifeguards 

August 30, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Phuket mayor demands jail for Kuwaiti tourists who violently attacked lifeguards at Nai Harn Beach, ignoring warnings, chasing, punching and spitting on them, prompting outrage… Read More ›

American teacher arrested in Suphan Buri for sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, a pupil in his class

American teacher arrested in Suphan Buri for sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, a pupil in his class

August 30, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

American teacher arrested in Thailand for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old student in his classroom. Visa revoked, police confirm CCTV evidence, suspect denies charges, investigation expands… Read More ›

Pheu Thai rattled by PM’s ouster. Risks complacently assuming the Premiership of Chaikasem Nitisiri

Pheu Thai rattled by PM’s ouster. Risks complacently assuming the Premiership of Chaikasem Nitisiri

August 30, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

PM Paetongtarn ousted. Pheu Thai insists on Chaikasem Nitisiri as next PM but faces risks of complacency as Anutin launches a bold power grab and… Read More ›

Anutin plays his hand for the Premiership, but only one thing is sure. Thailand is in a political crisis

Anutin plays his hand for the Premiership, but only one thing is sure. Thailand is in a political crisis

August 30, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Anutin Charnvirakul flipped from denying ambition to launching a high-stakes coalition bid, mobilising Bhumjaithai, courting key parties and counting on Pheu Thai defections as Thailand… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra ousted by Constitutional Court, collapsing Thai government over audio clip

PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra ousted by Constitutional Court, collapsing Thai government over audio clip

August 29, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra ousted by Constitutional Court, collapsing Pheu Thai government after leaked call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen sparks outrage among conservatives, who… Read More ›

Acting PM Phumtham storms from critical Police Commission meeting over promotions controversy

Acting PM Phumtham storms from critical Police Commission meeting over promotions controversy

August 29, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Acting PM Phumtham storms out of a key Royal Thai Police Commission meeting as a fierce promotion dispute erupts, with Charoonkiat accusing shadow factions of… Read More ›

Acting Defence Minister moves to hold back Thai civilian caravan with septic tank trucks from border

Acting Defence Minister moves to hold back Thai civilian caravan with septic tank trucks from border

August 29, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Deputy Defence Minister General Nattapol Nakpanit moved swiftly to halt hundreds of Thai civilians and activist Gun Jom Palang’s 14 septic truck caravan at Ban… Read More ›

Pichai and Pheu Thai plan a seismic shift in Thailand’s economy, one that directly impacts foreign expat residents

Pichai and Pheu Thai plan a seismic shift in Thailand’s economy, one that directly impacts foreign expat residents

August 29, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand unveils sweeping economic reforms, including negative income tax, VAT changes and new foreign income rules to fight inequality, boost investment, modernise taxation and reshape… Read More ›

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