PM supports stronger ASEAN-US partnership to tackle emerging crises in the region and globally 

PM supports stronger ASEAN-US partnership to tackle emerging crises in the region and globally 

November 13, 2022

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

The Thai Prime Minister’s support for the Quad defence initiative between the United States, Japan, India and Australia, seen as a bulwark against China, as… Read More ›

Soaring baht as the Thai economic spirit rises with one of the world’s lowest levels of inflation

Soaring baht as the Thai economic spirit rises with one of the world’s lowest levels of inflation

November 12, 2022

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Definitive US inflation data showing lower inflation figures interpreted by the markets this time as meaning the Federal Reserve might be more inclined to reduce… Read More ›

Election laws to be decided by court on November 30th after Prayut plays his best political hand to win power

Election laws to be decided by court on November 30th after Prayut plays his best political hand to win power

November 11, 2022

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

Thailand is expected to move faster towards a 2023 General Election after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit ends on the 19th of November next… Read More ›

Chinese businessman in the heart of Bangkok with a fake Chinese Embassy car and police escort arrested

Chinese businessman in the heart of Bangkok with a fake Chinese Embassy car and police escort arrested

November 10, 2022

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Bizarre discovery by police securing the city centre of Bangkok for the forthcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit comes as police continue to track down… Read More ›

World Cup all set to be available on free-to-air TV in a vital boost to the foreign tourism industry

World Cup all set to be available on free-to-air TV in a vital boost to the foreign tourism industry

November 9, 2022

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

The US dollar has fallen by 3.7% against the baht in the last 3 weeks as the number of foreign tourists entering the country is… Read More ›

Thais in Malaysia face charges in joint police force action against cross-border human trafficking

Thais in Malaysia face charges in joint police force action against cross-border human trafficking

November 8, 2022

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Arrest of the three Thai nationals in Malaysia and their deportation to Thailand sends a strong signal to any cross-border traffickers thinking of targeting young… Read More ›

Land for foreign high flyers plan to be axed by cabinet as new 10-year visa draws a pretty mild response

Land for foreign high flyers plan to be axed by cabinet as new 10-year visa draws a pretty mild response

November 7, 2022

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

Minister of the Interior General Anupong argues that there are other options for foreigners seeking to acquire property in Thailand and that the new 10-year… Read More ›

Warning to all dog owners in Thailand after a recent pit bull attack and other serious incidents

Warning to all dog owners in Thailand after a recent pit bull attack and other serious incidents

November 6, 2022

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

Thai law imposes duties on the owners of dogs to keep them under restraint at all times. There is growing concern about the spike in… Read More ›

Emergency Room admissions for cannabis up 566% as parties call for it to again be criminalised

Emergency Room admissions for cannabis up 566% as parties call for it to again be criminalised

November 5, 2022

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

Spat between deputy prime ministers Anutin Charnvirakul and Jurin Laksanawisit over the issue as tensions mount. The Democrat Party and the opposition are adamant that… Read More ›

4 am Nightlife closing time pushed again by minister as TAT unveils deal to boost US tourists and flights

4 am Nightlife closing time pushed again by minister as TAT unveils deal to boost US tourists and flights

November 4, 2022

Culture, Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Pilot study on the Bangla Road in Phuket carried out by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports shows that 2 am to 3 am is… Read More ›

Police unearth huge new threat from Chinese drug cartels with ฿300 million seized in Bangkok

Police unearth huge new threat from Chinese drug cartels with ฿300 million seized in Bangkok

November 3, 2022

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

Police on Thursday at the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) headquarters in Bangkok revealed that huge amounts of drug money from Chinese criminal cartels linked… Read More ›

Flight connectivity dogs tourism recovery as Immigration Bureau warns travellers of delays

Flight connectivity dogs tourism recovery as Immigration Bureau warns travellers of delays

November 2, 2022

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

An Immigration Bureau spokesman on Wednesday warned of longer waiting periods at arrivals with large numbers and tighter screening in advance of the Asia-Pacific Economic… Read More ›

Anger grows over land for foreigners plan as ex-MP says Thais may face a ban in upmarket areas

Anger grows over land for foreigners plan as ex-MP says Thais may face a ban in upmarket areas

November 1, 2022

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

Land purchase programme under the new long-term visa is now being backpedalled by the government with Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, on Tuesday, saying it… Read More ›

Uncertain politics ahead as PM reported to be planning to dissolve the House of Representatives

Uncertain politics ahead as PM reported to be planning to dissolve the House of Representatives

October 31, 2022

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Political expert says Prayut should have resigned as Prime Minister on August 24th and bowed out with dignity as his future path to power in… Read More ›

Prayut’s sadness at Seoul Halloween horror as similar party is to go ahead in Bangkok on Monday

Prayut’s sadness at Seoul Halloween horror as similar party is to go ahead in Bangkok on Monday

October 30, 2022

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Organisers of the Khao San Road Halloween Party are still going ahead on Monday night with the annual spectacular which in the past year has… Read More ›

Probe at the Commerce Ministry’s Department of Trade into official’s collusion with scam operators

Probe at the Commerce Ministry’s Department of Trade into official’s collusion with scam operators

October 30, 2022

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

Chiang Mai-based doctor, in July, lost ฿6.9 million after speaking with what she thought was a senior officer with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI)… Read More ›

Pheu Thai opposes land for foreigners as industry leader warns of abuse from Chinese speculators 

Pheu Thai opposes land for foreigners as industry leader warns of abuse from Chinese speculators 

October 29, 2022

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

The government has been left reeling as opposition to its property for wealthy foreigners regulation rises with fears of abuses by wealthy Chinese investors as… Read More ›

Political quake brewing over nightclub Chinese donor which could see ruling party dissolved

Political quake brewing over nightclub Chinese donor which could see ruling party dissolved

October 28, 2022

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

Police enquiries into the financing of the highly unusual and illegal nightclub that began on Wednesday had been focusing on the owner and financial backer… Read More ›

Thai Economy to grow

Full steam ahead: Thailand’s economy on course for steady GDP growth in 2023 despite headwinds

October 28, 2022

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

The prospects for growth in 2023 will be driven primarily by foreign tourism with over 21 million tourists expected to arrive. The real problem that… Read More ›

Minister received body of Russian tourist recovered at sea on Wednesday off Phuket

Minister received body of Russian tourist recovered at sea on Wednesday off Phuket

October 27, 2022

Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

52-year-old Ms Elena Rusradchenko had been missing for 6 days. Officials earlier this week declared her lost at sea after an exhaustive search off Naithon… Read More ›