Bullman, the Norwegian killer and fugitive from Thai justice lands in Oslo on a false name and passport 

Bullman, the Norwegian killer and fugitive from Thai justice lands in Oslo on a false name and passport 

May 28, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Killer is believed to have been lying low in a Southeast Asian country since he was last seen at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi. His… Read More ›

Compromise mooted between Pheu Thai and Move Forward on House Speaker job before key meeting

Compromise mooted between Pheu Thai and Move Forward on House Speaker job before key meeting

May 27, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

This week’s deadlock has dismayed many insiders within both the Move Forward and Pheu Thai camps with rising speculation of an alternative coalition involving the… Read More ›

Bhumjaithai and Palang Pracharat won 27% of constituency seats only polling 4% in the party list vote

Bhumjaithai and Palang Pracharat won 27% of constituency seats only polling 4% in the party list vote

May 27, 2023

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Election results being confirmed by the Election Commission shows an extraordinary level of capability by both the Bhumjaithai Party and Palang Pracharat Party candidates at… Read More ›

Killer of former bar girl in Pattaya claims he was attacked by the young woman with a glass shard

Killer of former bar girl in Pattaya claims he was attacked by the young woman with a glass shard

May 26, 2023

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The woman’s decomposing body was found on May 20th last at an apartment complex on Soi Buakhao in the heart of Pattaya when residents complained… Read More ›

Move Forward opposes any plan to allow a US base in Thailand and commits to uphold its sovereignty

Move Forward opposes any plan to allow a US base in Thailand and commits to uphold its sovereignty

May 26, 2023

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Rangsiman Rome tells reporters that efforts by conservative elements or perhaps misinformation operations should stop as he clarifies the Move Forward foreign policy position. He… Read More ›

US turns down Thai request for advanced F35 fighter jets but offers less expensive F16s and F15s

US turns down Thai request for advanced F35 fighter jets but offers less expensive F16s and F15s

May 25, 2023

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The news comes with the US fighter jet in strong demand from US forces and key allies with only 920 aircraft built so far. The… Read More ›

Deputy PM Wissanu says waiting out the Senate’s voting power beyond May 2024 is not really viable

Deputy PM Wissanu says waiting out the Senate’s voting power beyond May 2024 is not really viable

May 25, 2023

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

There are only three developments that can lead to a political crisis being avoided in early August with Mr Pita Limjaroenrat’s name being nominated in… Read More ›

Cops probe death of elderly man with Alzheimer’s whose body was found on Thursday in Bangkok

Cops probe death of elderly man with Alzheimer’s whose body was found on Thursday in Bangkok

May 24, 2023

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Tragedy came in the same week as the discovery of a young American tourist trapped in Pattaya’s sewerage system covered in sludge. The man was,… Read More ›

Smartphone betrays gang who robbed Chinese tourists in early May as police nab them in Sa Kaeo

Smartphone betrays gang who robbed Chinese tourists in early May as police nab them in Sa Kaeo

May 24, 2023

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The Chonburi police chief was happy to close the case file. He told reporters that the gang had spent the ฿400,000 taken in the raid… Read More ›

Am Cyanide sues activist who raised alarm over alleged killing spree. Former lawyer summoned

Am Cyanide sues activist who raised alarm over alleged killing spree. Former lawyer summoned

May 24, 2023

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The use of Thailand’s defamation laws which include both civil court and criminal court proceedings, by those accused of wrongdoing even when facing court arrest… Read More ›

Kooky Palang Pracharat reports rejected on Tuesday by Prawit as Pheu Thai stands by Pita for PM

Kooky Palang Pracharat reports rejected on Tuesday by Prawit as Pheu Thai stands by Pita for PM

May 23, 2023

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Palang Pracharat Party leadership on Tuesday rejected spurious reports that the party was to disband so that its members could join the Pheu Thai Party,… Read More ›

Move Forward’s ‘Government of Hope’ coalition delivers a programme promising a new charter

Move Forward’s ‘Government of Hope’ coalition delivers a programme promising a new charter

May 22, 2023

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Thailand’s proposed ‘government of hope’ would be committed to upholding and protecting the status of Thailand’s revered monarchy. The comprehensive new programme leaves parties also… Read More ›

Attorney General to have final say on prosecution in court for money laundering of Senator Upakit

Attorney General to have final say on prosecution in court for money laundering of Senator Upakit

May 21, 2023

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Senator may be on the verge of being prosecuted for money laundering and other offences if the country’s Attorney General gives the say-so following a… Read More ›

Jatuporn warns Pheu Thai may be turned as he predicts a political impasse. Should wait for 2024 

Jatuporn warns Pheu Thai may be turned as he predicts a political impasse. Should wait for 2024 

May 21, 2023

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The surprise election result has raised the stakes in Thai politics as the public has voted for a party that wants to see political accountability… Read More ›

US TV late-night star Conan O’Brien to feature Bangkok in HBO travel show in possible tourism boost

US TV late-night star Conan O’Brien to feature Bangkok in HBO travel show in possible tourism boost

May 20, 2023

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

The filming of the show took place in May and should help boost Western tourists to the kingdom with figures showing the majority of the… Read More ›

Family of Chinese businessman threaten to lynch suspects and refuse to believe prostitution story

Family of Chinese businessman threaten to lynch suspects and refuse to believe prostitution story

May 20, 2023

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Police were told by the killer that the 43-year-old man had repeatedly engaged the services of underage 17-year-old prostitute Nong Fai from Satun province and… Read More ›

Crazed Pole denied bail before a Bangkok court charged with the murder of Ukrainian girlfriend

Crazed Pole denied bail before a Bangkok court charged with the murder of Ukrainian girlfriend

May 20, 2023

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The 25-year-old man had arrived with his 27-year-old girlfriend Arona Shevchenko on April 29th as tourists. Both were staying at an upmarket condominium on Sathorn… Read More ›

Phuket speedboat involved in Tuesday’s accident was seaworthy but charges may still be filed

Phuket speedboat involved in Tuesday’s accident was seaworthy but charges may still be filed

May 19, 2023

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Accident is a timely reminder of the need for tighter controls and screening of boat skippers in Phuket and other tourist hotspots in Thailand after… Read More ›

Election vote for Move Forward may have been a cry for help from voters mired in short-term debt

Election vote for Move Forward may have been a cry for help from voters mired in short-term debt

May 19, 2023

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

Business frets about political instability and the potential policies of a Move Forward Pheu Thai government but there already appears to be growing problems beneath… Read More ›

Pita, Move Forward and seven other parties meet in Bangkok and come out smiling, ready to govern

Pita, Move Forward and seven other parties meet in Bangkok and come out smiling, ready to govern

May 18, 2023

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

The right noises are being heard with growing support, even among senators, for respecting the democratic mandate with the Move Forward Party being urged, however,… Read More ›