Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
China’s naval base on Thailand’s doorstep. Tensions in Southeast Asia are rising. Thailand emphasises its unaligned status within the ASEAN bloc. Despite this, Chinese assertiveness… Read More ›
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Speculation last week may have been premature after the suicide of 59-year-old Catherine DeLacote in Ko Samui. Certainly, the French woman’s ฿100 million bequest may… Read More ›
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Microsoft’s $1 billion data centre investment in Thailand is very good news. It is seen as part of a plan to ignite the digital growth… Read More ›
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British tourist’s Phuket nightmare as cocaine was found in his passport at a Thai airport checkpoint leading to his arrest. James Louis Swaine faces up… Read More ›
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Thailand’s internal battle for power over the economy heats up as the Pheu Thai leader questions Bank of Thailand’s independence. Rising concerns over rocketing debt… Read More ›
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Thai woman triumphs over son in High Court battle for family food empire. Dispute over ownership resolved in a London court. The Times reported the… Read More ›
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Thailand is dealing with scorching temperatures and climate change challenges as the heatwave wreaks havoc. Infrastructure buckles fatalities rise while water rationing hits tourist hotspots.… Read More ›
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Maris takes the reins as the new Thai Foreign Minister amid challenges in Myanmar and rising global tensions. His position was confirmed on Wednesday by… Read More ›
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Outrage in Phuket as UK tourist assaults Tuk Tuk driver over fare dispute. Arrested three days later at a luxury hotel on Ko Phi Phi… Read More ›
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Thai economic data throws up a mixed bag as exports dip in March. However, the economy managed to grow by 1% in the opening quarter.… Read More ›
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UK publisher Colin Hastings dies in Chonburi crash. Expats mourn loss – Tributes flood in after tragic accident claims life of veteran Fleet Street journalist… Read More ›
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Dan or Mr Atsada, arrested by Thai police on Saturday in the Bang O subdistrict of Bang Phlat, was engaged in pornography and blackmail. After… Read More ›
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Marijuana use linked to a tragic murder-suicide in Nakhon Si Thammarat. A 50-year-old, mentally ill from cannabis, killed his family with a crowbar. Police investigating… Read More ›
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Pheu Thai tightens ship in cabinet reshuffle for economic drive and digital wallet scheme. Top changes include a new Finance Minister and shift in key… Read More ›
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Sultan of Brunei and Prince Abdual Mateen in Bangkok for Government talks. Historic visit coincides with the 40th diplomatic anniversary. Trade, investment, and tourism top… Read More ›
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Phuket police to charge a foreigner over a motorbike chain incident with criminal damage. Outrage sparked after the cavalier tourist cut the police chain on… Read More ›
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Thaksin family TV Channel shutting down by the end of May. Voice TV, a prominent Thai online broadcaster, is to suspend operations citing media saturation… Read More ›
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Thailand’s EV dream may just be turning sour. Sales plunged in February and March 2024, challenging the government’s vision. Market shifts worldwide are raising concern… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai driver jailed for Yakuza murder. Police hunt two suspects. Victim’s identity revealed. Crime details emerge. Body parts found. Investigation update. Yakuza presence in Thailand… Read More ›
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Thaksin’s secret hotel summit fuels cabinet speculation. PM Srettha Thavisin and Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai met the former Premier amidst growing expectations of a reshuffle.… Read More ›
Details of Ko Samui French woman’s ฿100 million bequest premature. Lawyers order media blackout 
British man’s holiday nightmare as cocaine is found between the pages of his passport on arrival in Phuket 
Thai woman wins her High Court case in London over a family food empire after protracted ownership dispute 
Maris confirmed as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs at a challenging time for the country externally 
Manufacturing index down for the 18th straight month but the economy grew 1% in the first quarter says central bank 
Bang O sex pervert arrested by police in Bangkok admits to controlling and blackmailing teenagers 
Cabinet reshuffle sees Pheu Thai tighten ship as it readies to drive the economy and digital wallet at full steam 
Phuket police promise to charge a foreign man for cutting a chain put on his illegally parked bike 
Sales of EV cars fell in Thailand in February and March 2024 challenging the kingdom’s vision as a green hub 
Thaksin’s real influence hinted at with a lunchtime meeting at his daughter’s central Bangkok hotel in Ploenchit 
Baht falls even after the Bank of Thailand’s intervention. It has lost 8.8% of its value in 2024 so far 
Big Joke drops case against the PM as his nameplate and photo have been removed at Royal Thai Police HQ 
Big Joke lodges a malfeasance complaint with anti-corruption agency against PM Srettha Thavisin after losing job 
Police confirm to Coroner’s Court that prime suspect in the London murder of a Thai woman has fled the UK 
Emergency averted in Pattaya’s Nong Prue area as 60 people cough blood and foam at the mouth from gas 
Big Joke requests time as Bangkok police station weighs cases against him and the also suspended police chief 
Tyrant of Nay Pyi Taw’s days are numbered as Karen soldiers burn the hated Myanmar flag in Myawaddy 
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