Vital European Union free trade deal with Thailand with stiff demands from Brussels to take time

Vital European Union free trade deal with Thailand with stiff demands from Brussels to take time

March 16, 2023

Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The European Commission this week spoke of an ‘ambitious’ free trade deal with ‘sustainability’ at its core. This particular trade pact is a key one… Read More ›

Enquiry finds that Police Chief in Narathiwat province went rogue and advises charges against 3 officers

Enquiry finds that Police Chief in Narathiwat province went rogue and advises charges against 3 officers

March 16, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The probe was initiated last October by National Police Commissioner General Damrongsak Kittiprapas following explosive allegations made by victims support activist Atchariya Ruangrattanapong who backed… Read More ›

Thailand’s financials are sound but the economy is exposed if another world banking crisis emerges

Thailand’s financials are sound but the economy is exposed if another world banking crisis emerges

March 15, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The impact of the financial crisis in 2008, although not directly impacting Thailand, did result in a disruption to investment patterns which saw ฿500 billion… Read More ›

Police chief orders probe into police officers who sought a rescinded arrest warrant for a sitting senator

Police chief orders probe into police officers who sought a rescinded arrest warrant for a sitting senator

March 14, 2023

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

The case is now being guided by the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) as it involves criminal activities outside the kingdom with over a thousand… Read More ›

Social welfare scheme sees millions signed up for monthly handouts and easy access to small loans

Social welfare scheme sees millions signed up for monthly handouts and easy access to small loans

March 13, 2023

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

The programme approved by the cabinet in 2022 may prove to be a vote winner for the prime minister and his United Thai Nation (Ruam… Read More ›

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan warns that those in power who support coups still exist

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan warns that those in power who support coups still exist

March 12, 2023

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

The highlighting of the ideological divisions in Thai society by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan on Wednesday and a statement which appeared to suggest the… Read More ›

China’s new foreign minister warns of certain US-Chinese war if Washington fails to reverse course

China’s new foreign minister warns of certain US-Chinese war if Washington fails to reverse course

March 10, 2023

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

Escalating war in Ukraine could trigger a Chinese grab for Taiwan as the United States turns the economic screws on Beijing and tries to engineer… Read More ›

Crazed man sets wife ablaze in front of onlookers and knifed her to death afterwards in a Samut Prakan ravine

Crazed man sets wife ablaze in front of onlookers and knifed her to death afterwards in a Samut Prakan ravine

March 8, 2023

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

Harrowing circumstances of the murder of 45-year-old Nathanan Joomfong bring home the cruelty and violence against women seen in Thailand on an almost daily basis.… Read More ›

General Election turns into a referendum on Pot as Chuwit calls on the public to kick out Bhumjaithai

General Election turns into a referendum on Pot as Chuwit calls on the public to kick out Bhumjaithai

March 7, 2023

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

Cannabis policy is turning into an electoral nightmare for the Bhumjaithai Party with growing public opposition to the recreational free for all and the easy… Read More ›

Pre-inquest review hearing into death of Wild Boar soccer player Dom scheduled for July 6th

Pre-inquest review hearing into death of Wild Boar soccer player Dom scheduled for July 6th

March 5, 2023

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

The sudden death of the young teenager pursuing his dream of learning to play football in the United Kingdom came as a huge shock after… Read More ›

PM hospitalised with chronic arthritic condition which impacts 3% of people aged over 60 years old

PM hospitalised with chronic arthritic condition which impacts 3% of people aged over 60 years old

March 4, 2023

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The prime minister, Prayut Chan ocha, on Saturday, issued a statement emphasising that his mental and physical health was still robust and that he was… Read More ›

Minister suspended from duties after top court accepts suit from MPs linking him with business 

Minister suspended from duties after top court accepts suit from MPs linking him with business 

March 3, 2023

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

The removal of Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob comes just days after he warned prolific whistleblower Chuwit Kamolvisit that he had only 13 days to… Read More ›

Thai economic woes grow with a 10-year high trade deficit as January exports slumped by 4.5%

Thai economic woes grow with a 10-year high trade deficit as January exports slumped by 4.5%

March 2, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand finds itself still impacted by a global economic downturn which has left it too dependent on a rapid foreign tourism rebound assisted by China’s… Read More ›

Police launch a full probe into the death of Finnish national near Pattaya with his throat cut in bed

Police launch a full probe into the death of Finnish national near Pattaya with his throat cut in bed

March 1, 2023

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

The 49-year-old wife of 5 years reported that 58-year-old Markku Tapani Karjalainen was beset by troubles at home in Finland. He had returned 9 months… Read More ›

Minister: Chuwit has 13 days to back up corruption claims related to Bangkok’s Orange line contract

Minister: Chuwit has 13 days to back up corruption claims related to Bangkok’s Orange line contract

February 28, 2023

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

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, on Tuesday, appeared to try calm tensions between the Bhumjaithai Party and Chuwit Kamolvisit but, at the same time, his… Read More ›

25-year-old criminal mastermind of drug empire changed his identity from Thai to South Korean

25-year-old criminal mastermind of drug empire changed his identity from Thai to South Korean

February 27, 2023

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

Metropolitan Police Bureau Investigation Chief Police Major General Theeradet Thammasuthee promised to pursue enquiries into the international links and support afforded to 25-year-old Saharat Sawangjaeng… Read More ›

Anutin rejects Chuwit’s claims about Bangkok’s mass transit Orange line and Bhumjaithai’s election odds

Anutin rejects Chuwit’s claims about Bangkok’s mass transit Orange line and Bhumjaithai’s election odds

February 25, 2023

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

Chuwit arrived at Government House on Wednesday and waved the Thai flag before being invited inside to meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha. His latest… Read More ›

Tragic death of Uyghur Muslim in Immigration detention raises case of 50 men seeking asylum from China

Tragic death of Uyghur Muslim in Immigration detention raises case of 50 men seeking asylum from China

February 24, 2023

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

Human rights groups and NGOs including the UNHCR are hoping the death of the 49-year-old man who was held for over nine years after he… Read More ›

Pheu Thai candidate in Bangkok says incomes have fallen by 2% since 2020 as economy is failing in the long run

Pheu Thai candidate in Bangkok says incomes have fallen by 2% since 2020 as economy is failing in the long run

February 23, 2023

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

Bangkok candidate for the main opposition party reminds voters that this election is about the economy and why change must come. Juthaphon Keturathorn calls for… Read More ›

Family and villagers seize body of slain insurgent wanted for a number of bombing attacks in Yala

Family and villagers seize body of slain insurgent wanted for a number of bombing attacks in Yala

February 22, 2023

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

On Tuesday, the Commander of Army Region 4 Lieutenant General Santi Sakuntanak defended the decision to return fire after the suspect began shooting not long… Read More ›