Digital Wallet plan could break up the government before it launches says top Thai political pundit

Digital Wallet plan could break up the government before it launches says top Thai political pundit

October 12, 2023

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

The unwieldy and blunt Digital Wallet online credit giveaway, using blockchain technology, will be conducted through the Krungthai Bank smartphone banking application, and it must… Read More ›

Expats seeking a new life face challenges with stricter banking and taxation rules being pushed

Expats seeking a new life face challenges with stricter banking and taxation rules being pushed

October 11, 2023

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

Thailand is moving toward greater tax compliance from the hundreds of thousands of expats living in the kingdom. At the same time, banking facilities at… Read More ›

Former Thai Ambassador murdered by 19-year-old Burmese man who fled the kingdom next day

Former Thai Ambassador murdered by 19-year-old Burmese man who fled the kingdom next day

October 11, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Killer withdrew money several times from the former diplomat’s bank account on Thursday, September 28th, as he fled Bangkok for Chiang Rai, where he later… Read More ›

PM says all Thais in Israel can be rescued as war is declared with fears of an even wider conflagration

PM says all Thais in Israel can be rescued as war is declared with fears of an even wider conflagration

October 10, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

There are eleven Thais among the Israeli and foreign captives now imprisoned in Gaza by the Hamas terrorist group, which rules the coastal enclave. Eighteen… Read More ›

Change of emphasis ahead of trip by PM Srettha Thavisin to Beijing to talk trade and submarines

Change of emphasis ahead of trip by PM Srettha Thavisin to Beijing to talk trade and submarines

October 9, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Critical decision due on the long-standing but controversial 2017 contract to build an advanced nuclear-powered submarine in China comes with news of major economic problems… Read More ›

Chinese nuclear-powered sub disaster, 55 dead in the Yellow Sea, a wakeup call for Thailand

Chinese nuclear-powered sub disaster, 55 dead in the Yellow Sea, a wakeup call for Thailand

October 9, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The reported incident, which happened in August and is absolutely denied by Beijing and Chinese officials, raises the issue of safety and confidence about the… Read More ›

Tourism fee fund to be fast-tracked after payouts to families in the Siam Paragon mass shooting

Tourism fee fund to be fast-tracked after payouts to families in the Siam Paragon mass shooting

October 8, 2023

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

New foreign tourism levy to be paid on arrival at kiosks at Immigration Bureau points of entry, including at airports after landing. The fee will… Read More ›

Killer moved to psychiatric clinic as men accused of selling him firearms are remanded in prison

Killer moved to psychiatric clinic as men accused of selling him firearms are remanded in prison

October 7, 2023

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

Minister of Justice Thawee Sodsong suggests that the government will have to look at the law relating to the prosecution of individuals under 15 years… Read More ›

Probe in Manila into the mystery of two bodies found in Bangkok on Monday in freight container

Probe in Manila into the mystery of two bodies found in Bangkok on Monday in freight container

October 6, 2023

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Indications point to a crime in the Philippines as the bodies were badly decomposed while the container left the Philippines eight days before it was… Read More ›

Killer’s parents did not appear in court as Chinese niece recalls the terror of her aunt being executed

Killer’s parents did not appear in court as Chinese niece recalls the terror of her aunt being executed

October 6, 2023

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

The 14-year-old attacker fired 40 rounds according to the Royal Thai Police on Thursday hitting innocent people at the Siam Paragon Shopping Centre eleven times… Read More ›

Another dip for the baht or are economic danger signals flashing for both Thailand and the world?

Another dip for the baht or are economic danger signals flashing for both Thailand and the world?

October 4, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The business community, despite its leadership cooperating with the new government and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, increasingly fears its policies of accepting a higher public… Read More ›

Police chief confirms 2 dead with reports of at least one more fatality in Bangkok mass shooting

Police chief confirms 2 dead with reports of at least one more fatality in Bangkok mass shooting

October 3, 2023

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

Attacker appeared to be mentally disturbed when apprehended. He repeatedly told police ‘he’s over there’ as he was handcuffed and later interrogated by officers seeking… Read More ›

14-year-old boy murdered Chinese tourist in a terror attack on Bangkok’s Siam Paragon Centre

14-year-old boy murdered Chinese tourist in a terror attack on Bangkok’s Siam Paragon Centre

October 3, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police chief at 7.50 pm confirms two deaths from the attack. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited Siam Paragon as a series of disturbing questions arose… Read More ›

Tension grows between the Bank of Thailand and government after last week’s interest rate hike

Tension grows between the Bank of Thailand and government after last week’s interest rate hike

October 2, 2023

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

Both men appear to be pursuing a different vision with Mr Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput acting to protect the country’s financial stability while Mr Srettha is adamant… Read More ›

Heated divisions in Thai politics go viral online from a Sushi restaurant in Reykjavik Iceland 

Heated divisions in Thai politics go viral online from a Sushi restaurant in Reykjavik Iceland 

October 1, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The online spat appears to have been disappearing from the internet with the Facebook account linked to Mr Ari Alexander closed. It follows more coverage… Read More ›

Baht continues to slide as PM Srettha pushes big-spending capital program to boost foreign tourism

Baht continues to slide as PM Srettha pushes big-spending capital program to boost foreign tourism

September 30, 2023

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

New international airport costing ฿80 billion to be built in Phang-nga province which is home to James Bond Island where key scenes from the 1974… Read More ›

Ministry of Labour plans to raise the retirement age with more workers opting out of the economy

Ministry of Labour plans to raise the retirement age with more workers opting out of the economy

September 30, 2023

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

Thailand is destined to lose 15.6% of its active workforce in the next 17 years up to 2040 while the ratio of workers to retired… Read More ›

Prolific Nigerian romance scammer boss arrested by the CSD police twice in just over two years

Prolific Nigerian romance scammer boss arrested by the CSD police twice in just over two years

September 28, 2023

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

Wacky situation where a trusted 50-year-old Chief Financial Officer in a Thai conglomerate paid out ฿6.2 billion or $250 million to her online medical doctor… Read More ›

Tourism to recover two-thirds of its 2019 income in 2023 with good news for Srettha on exports

Tourism to recover two-thirds of its 2019 income in 2023 with good news for Srettha on exports

September 28, 2023

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

Figures released for foreign tourism to September 19th show Thailand on target to earn ฿1.255 trillion from the industry this year despite a continued downturn… Read More ›

Big Joke’s career suffers another setback as Torsak gets top job after Police Commission meeting

Big Joke’s career suffers another setback as Torsak gets top job after Police Commission meeting

September 27, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Wednesday’s Police Commission meeting went ahead with the appointment of the 14th National Police Commissioner amid earlier reports of a postponement. There are growing questions… Read More ›