UK pianist in tune with Thai elephants in Kanchanaburi as he entertains them with concerts
A UK pianist playing on a hillside in Kanchanaburi province to old and disabled elephants has become a You Tube star with millions of views… Read More ›
14 wealthy loan sharks taken in by Thai police as money lending menace and debt remain a big problem
Crime, Economy, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Friday’s arrest in Bangkok of 14 loan sharks lending money at daily interest rate of up to 20% is a reminder that Thailand’s chronic personal… Read More ›
Thai King intervenes to put a stop to a controversial political move that could have turned politics on its head
Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
In the aftermath of the Thai King’s intervention via a statement published through the Thai Royal Gazette, it is now clear that he may have… Read More ›
Korean international online lottery conman arrested in Bangkok by Thai police after $41 million scam
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
South Korean man led a group of 15 which set up a website allowing South Koreans play international lotteries around the world. Problems arose when… Read More ›
UK man killed in Jomtien beach fall from his condo balcony suffered from a panic attack medical condition
Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai police have requested CCTV footage and will examine it carefully as well as performing an autopsy on the body of the UK man who… Read More ›
Shock Thai poll shows Valentine’s Day is a day for sex among some school and university students
Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
This year in Thailand, Valentines Day expenditure looks like it will dip but the sexual escapades between Thai students at university and high schools looks… Read More ›
Australian officials made the error which plunged Bahraini footballer into a legal and jail nightmare
Crime, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The appearance of Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi, shackled before a Thai court this week, caused quite an outburst of ill will towards Thailand and Thai… Read More ›
Google gearing up to help Thai voters get the best election outcome for news and media political coverage
Economy, Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
In a week that saw Google’s parent company, Alphabet, announce record profits and investment, Thailand’s political parties are finalizing candidates for the March 24th General… Read More ›
Raids on online gambling websites by ‘Big Joke’ highlights the scale of Thailand’s illegal gambling market
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s most popular cop led a raid personally last week on an illegal gambling website operating from a Bangkok apartment. It was one of four … Read More ›
Thailand’s fight against recreational drugs is escalating and deadly even as medical cannabis is legalised here
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
At the end of last year, as legalized cannabis for medical use was passed by Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly, there was talk of a more… Read More ›
PM rules out odd, even car limitations in Bangkok for now as metro smog control zone declared to curb problem
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The Thai government and Bangkok’s Metropolitan Authority have been busy combating the ongoing smog problem impacting the city in the last few weeks. This has… Read More ›
Thailand’s Council of Engineers calls of crane site regulation after fatal crash kills 5 workers on condo site
Economy, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
A rising number of accidents on Thai building sites involving construction cranes, particularly in Bangkok where there is an ongoing condominium constriction boom, has prompted… Read More ›
Scandal over illegal imported Porsche cars still rumbles on for Thai owners as DSI files report suggesting probe
Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Thailand’s wealthy elite drive a huge market for luxury super cars. Bangkok is home to many Rolls Royces, Bentleys, Lamborghinis and Ferraris. Cars that, frankly,… Read More ›
Distraught UK family praise 17 year old, eldest of 5 brothers – latest motorbike casuality in Thailand
Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
The latest death of a young 17 year old UK teenager on Thailand’s roads whose ‘life was ahead of him’ means it is time for… Read More ›
This week may see PM’s political future emerge as parties finalise lists for Thailand’s March election
More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
The Thai political process is now gearing up quite quickly with the Thai General Election date now formally set for the first time. Next week… Read More ›
Canadian arrested at the border but a lifeline for foreigners seeking marriage and retirement visas
Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
New move is meant to assist genuine foreigners who have, in the past, relied on certification from their national embassies which has been withdrawn by… Read More ›
Apology to Israeli ambassador as Thai girl and singer wears shirt with a Nazi German flag – uproar
Culture, Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
The hugely popular Thai band posted shots of a rehearsal on Friday night at Bangkok’s Impact Arena at Muang Thong Thani for a televised show to go… Read More ›
Drug lords using an Australian gang to ship concealed drugs to Australia and Canada – more arrests promised
Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
A press conference held last weekend heard presentations from Thai and Australian officials involved in the ongoing war against drugs and the fight against drug… Read More ›
Thailand’s economy impacted by the whims of the US President as much as its political future in 2019
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand, like the rest of the world, has entered 2019 with raised concerns as prospects for the world economy darken. The strength of the Thai… Read More ›
UK man watched his ceiling as a downpour of money spelled his downfall and jailing in Thailand
Crime, Foreigners, Media, Thai World, Thailand:
Jimmy Kelly’s story is broadcast this week on National Geographic’s hit TV show Banged Up Abroad. It shows how things can go badly wrong for… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Thailand online TM 6 goes live for new arrivals after Thursday. Now paper TM6 forms will also be allowed
April 28, 2025
Thailand’s new online TM6 form goes live on
Russian in Pattaya seriously injured in stabbing by fellow Russian after chatting with old girlfriend
April 27, 2025
A jealous Russian boyfriend brutally stabbed his
Ice-cold beer and cigarettes hit the spot for young Russian tourists off scenic Koh Phi Phi Leh in Krabi on Wednesday
April 27, 2025
Young Russian tourists drinking beer and smoking at
Irish man viciously attacked with a folding knife in Pattaya early on Saturday morning near his condo
April 26, 2025
Irishman viciously attacked with knife outside Pattaya
Six Thai police aviation officers killed on Friday in crash off Hua Hin. Posthumous promotions declared for the crew
April 26, 2025
Six Thai police officers died when a light aircraft
Uzbek tourist’s forged dollar holiday in Thailand ends with his arrest by Pattaya police after complaints
April 25, 2025
An Uzbek tourist was arrested in Pattaya after funding
Russian tour guides and travel firms suppressed in Phuket task force operation led by Tourist Police
April 25, 2025
Tourist Police in Phuket arrest two Russians for
Brit on Koh Samui in hot water after a road traffic violation. Found with Cocaine and an expired visa
April 25, 2025
British man, 28, busted on Koh Samui after fleeing
Monarch pays a touching tribute to Pope Francis as he is mourned in Rome. King and Queen ‘heartbroken’
April 24, 2025
The Thai King and Queen say they are ‘heartbroken’
$1 million or ฿34 million car wiped out instantly on Wednesday morning in Bangkok after hitting pickup
April 23, 2025
฿34 million Ferrari bursts into flames in Bangkok.
Two young women robbed at gunpoint on Sunday in South Pattaya. Suspect arrested by police in 48 hours
April 23, 2025
A Thai man disguised as a motorcycle taxi driver
Paul Chamber’s brother says academic must be returned to United States before US-Thai trade talks
April 22, 2025
US–Thai trade talks stall again as PM urges caution
Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door
April 22, 2025
Rumours swirl of a major cabinet shake-up as PM
Sai Scott National Park Ranger to be formally removed from role by Director-general’s order this week
April 21, 2025
Controversial National Park ranger Sai Scott is to be
Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many
April 21, 2025
Pope Francis has died aged 88, ending a 12-year papacy
Narcotics Czar issues severe warning about killer drug cocktail ‘Labubu’ sold in Bangkok over Songkran
April 21, 2025
Deadly ‘Labubu’ party pills sold during Songkran
Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand
April 20, 2025
BMW road rage incident involving ex-mayor’s son
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