Thailand strikes out at efforts to clinch a US tariff deal. Finance Minister Pichai now on the way home, not giving up

Thailand strikes out at efforts to clinch a US tariff deal. Finance Minister Pichai now on the way home, not giving up

July 4, 2025

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

Thailand’s trade talks with the US collapse, leaving it sidelined as neighbours secure deals. With a slashed growth forecast and rising tariffs looming, Finance Minister… Read More ›

Cross-border corruption and money laundering between Thai and Cambodian labour officials probed

Cross-border corruption and money laundering between Thai and Cambodian labour officials probed

July 4, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

DSI busts massive foreign worker extortion ring in Bangkok. Raids over a potential ฿6 billion scam, secret payments to Cambodian officials, and suspected collusion within… Read More ›

Austrian died after falling down Koh Samui stairwell on Wednesday morning. Lost footing while drunk

Austrian died after falling down Koh Samui stairwell on Wednesday morning. Lost footing while drunk

July 4, 2025

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A 45-year-old Austrian tourist died after falling down a Koh Samui hotel stairwell while heavily intoxicated. Police ruled out foul play. This is the third… Read More ›

Rescue services and life vests save Spanish family after boat capsized one nautical mile off Koh Samui

Rescue services and life vests save Spanish family after boat capsized one nautical mile off Koh Samui

July 3, 2025

Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A Spanish family of four and their Thai boat driver were rescued after their long-tailed boat capsized in rough seas just one nautical mile off… Read More ›

New cabinet members solemn oath-taking ceremony before the King and Queen at the Dusit Palace

New cabinet members solemn oath-taking ceremony before the King and Queen at the Dusit Palace

July 3, 2025

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Thailand’s new cabinet took a solemn oath before the King and Queen at Dusit Palace. Amid political turmoil, Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai became Acting Prime… Read More ›

People’s Party leader ‘Teng’ steps up with an offer, putting the country first to end any political deadlock

People’s Party leader ‘Teng’ steps up with an offer, putting the country first to end any political deadlock

July 3, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

People’s Party leader Teng demands a clear deal: support for a new PM only if a general election is held within six months and a… Read More ›

Bella May Culley tries to lie her way out of her Georgian hellhole prison by blaming Thai border guards

Bella May Culley tries to lie her way out of her Georgian hellhole prison by blaming Thai border guards

July 3, 2025

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

Brit teen Bella May Culley claims Thai cops forced her to smuggle drugs—but CCTV shows her calmly walking through Bangkok airport. Now jailed in Georgia,… Read More ›

Political feud targeting the Prime Minister as Senators object to her swearing in as Culture Minister

Political feud targeting the Prime Minister as Senators object to her swearing in as Culture Minister

July 3, 2025

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Suspended PM Paetongtarn faces backlash over bid to become Culture Minister, as senators threaten court action against Acting PM Suriya if he swears her in.… Read More ›

Thaksin appears before Criminal Court in lèse-majesté case. Lawyer afterwards expresses optimism

Thaksin appears before Criminal Court in lèse-majesté case. Lawyer afterwards expresses optimism

July 2, 2025

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

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra faced lese-majeste charge as his daughter was suspended as PM. Thaksin arrived cheered on the street by supporters, and played his… Read More ›

Welsh family need help as 29-year-old Ashton Jones, father of two, still battles for his life in a Pattaya hospital

Welsh family need help as 29-year-old Ashton Jones, father of two, still battles for his life in a Pattaya hospital

July 2, 2025

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Ashton Jones meanwhile remains on a ventilator in critical condition after vanishing from friends in Bangkok on June 3rd. His father has flown in to… Read More ›

Canadian nabbed at Suvarnabhumi Airport trying to smuggle 3kg of heroin hidden in women’s handbags 

Canadian nabbed at Suvarnabhumi Airport trying to smuggle 3kg of heroin hidden in women’s handbags 

July 2, 2025

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

Busted in Bangkok: Canadian man caught smuggling 3.2 kg of heroin hidden in women’s handbags at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. Arrested before boarding a flight to… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn suspended from duties while Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit takes power

PM Paetongtarn suspended from duties while Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit takes power

July 1, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the Constitutional Court amid a phone call scandal. Deputy PM Suriya Jungrungruangkit takes over as acting PM with full… Read More ›

James Bond Man with the Golden Gun museum fiasco in Phang-nga exposed by People’s Party MP on field trip

James Bond Man with the Golden Gun museum fiasco in Phang-nga exposed by People’s Party MP on field trip

July 1, 2025

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

James Bond Museum in Phang-nga cost ฿40M but closed after one day. MP Phakamon calls it a “complete failure” due to no staff, no marketing… Read More ›

Army security agency confirms bomb spree targeting tourist hotspots near Phuket linked to insurgency

Army security agency confirms bomb spree targeting tourist hotspots near Phuket linked to insurgency

July 1, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s security forces arrest 5 suspects linked to BRN insurgents behind a coordinated bomb plot targeting Phuket and southern tourist hotspots. Fifteen devices meant to… Read More ›

With the economy sputtering, the top Thai team flies to the US to secure a favourable trade deal with Trump

With the economy sputtering, the top Thai team flies to the US to secure a favourable trade deal with Trump

July 1, 2025

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

Thailand’s top trade team flies to Washington for high-stakes talks with Trump as the economy stalls. With tariffs looming and time running out, officials race… Read More ›

Teng warns People’s Party to stay clear of rising anti-democratic sentiment as political crisis unfolds

Teng warns People’s Party to stay clear of rising anti-democratic sentiment as political crisis unfolds

June 30, 2025

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

Teng blasts PM Paetongtarn over leaked Hun Sen call, blaming her for fuelling crisis. He warns against coup talk as polls show surging People’s Party… Read More ›

Third loved one and tourist downed off Karon Beach in dangerous rip tides in just 18 days on Saturday

Third loved one and tourist downed off Karon Beach in dangerous rip tides in just 18 days on Saturday

June 30, 2025

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Third tourist drowns at Phuket’s Karon Beach in just 18 days amid deadly rip currents. Despite clear red-flag warnings, swimmers ignored the danger and drowned.… Read More ›

Concern is mounting about the rhetoric at this Saturday’s Bangkok protest rally and escalation plans

Concern is mounting about the rhetoric at this Saturday’s Bangkok protest rally and escalation plans

June 30, 2025

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

Fiery protests at Bangkok’s Victory Monument escalate as leaders vow nonstop fight to topple PM Paetongtarn. Echoing tactics from past crises, fears of chaos rise.… Read More ›

Death traps: Laotian mother killed carrying her baby across the road at a Pathum Thani Zebra crossing

Death traps: Laotian mother killed carrying her baby across the road at a Pathum Thani Zebra crossing

June 30, 2025

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

A Laotian mother was killed crossing a Pathum Thani zebra crossing while carrying her baby. The taxi driver fled but was caught. This follows recent… Read More ›

Opinion shows Prime Minister Paetongtarn finished with the public. Huge support for the People’s Party

Opinion shows Prime Minister Paetongtarn finished with the public. Huge support for the People’s Party

June 29, 2025

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

Public abandons PM Paetongtarn as shock NIDA poll shows People’s Party soaring to 46%. Pheu Thai collapses, military coup fears rise. With a decisive court… Read More ›

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