Thailand is a safe bet as tourism takes off with Bangkok No. 1 in Asia
Thailand has received a strong vote of confidence from tourists all over the world who are flocking to the Kingdom in spite of a barrage… Read More ›
Thailand tightens screening of foreign English teachers following paedophile arrest
The Thai government has ordered more rigorous screening of the background to westerners entering Thailand as teachers in the wake of recent scandals. It has… Read More ›
US ambassador and Japanese investors encourage Thailand to join TPP trade bloc
As trade minister from eleven countries gathered in Auckland this week to officially sign the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement in Auckland, it remains unclear… Read More ›
Household debt levels a weight on Thai economy
A new survey on household debt in Thailand raises questions about the impact of the situation on an economy that already faces external headwinds. Recent… Read More ›
Burmese accused says he ‘simply’ went for a swim at 2am at murder trial on Koh Samui
The defence in the Koh Tao murder trial being held in Koh Samui has raised the issue of torture in dramatic testimony given by one… Read More ›
Royal Thai police make breakthrough in Bangkok bomb probe as police identify ringleader
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The Royal Thai Police in Bangkok have now identified the key actor and ‘mastermind’ of the August 17th bombing in central Bangkok at the Erawan… Read More ›
Thai PM announces economic boost as Thailand’s economy faces headwinds
As the Thai Prime Minister launches a new economic initiative, a lower valued Thai baht offers some foreigners living in Thailand with a boost in… Read More ›
Rejection of draft constitution means extended military rule in Thailand
Thailand’s journey back to democracy looks like it has been delayed as both sides of the political divide agreed that a proposed draft constitution should… Read More ›
British man lucky to survive fall into 3 metre manhole in Bangkok
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A British man told rescuers this week that he would file a legal complaint against local authorities in Bangkok for neglecting to cover a sewer… Read More ›
Meteor in the Sky over Thailand panics remote villages
People in Thailand were stunned this week to see what appeared to be a ball of fire in the sky over Northern Bangkok. The sight… Read More ›
Clever Thai woman helps Thai police make human trafficking breakthrough
Thai police today arrested five people involved in the prostitution gang which trafficked young women to China in a case which is seen as a… Read More ›
Thailand strengthens copyright laws to meet challenges of internet age
The new Thai copyright law comes into force in Thailand in August 4th 2015 and may have implications for those online using social networkling sites… Read More ›
Baht at lowest level against the dollar in six years as Thai government sees upside
For foreigners to Thailand the value of the US dollar has reached a six year high at 34.92 against the Thai baht. This compares to… Read More ›
New Thai surrogacy laws stifle gay couple’s attempts to claim daughter born to a Thai surrogate mother
An American couple whose surrogacy ran into problems six months ago have claimed their lives are ‘destroyed’ as legal obstacles mount in their attempt to… Read More ›
Irish students avoid jail in Thailand over visa overstay
Three Irish students received shock last week when Thai immigration officials told them that their seven day visa over stay in Thailand meant that they… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Top model agency unmasked for sexually abusing thousands of young children in Thailand by DSI
February 12, 2021
The arrest of a man in May last year linked to a photo
Coup boss writes to Prayut for support as UK man with Chinese partner flees troubled Myanmar
February 10, 2021
UK teacher Ian Richmond emerged from Myanmar on
Thai Airways seeking business rehabilitation plan that has the unanimous support of it’s creditors
February 9, 2021
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam
Top Thai official says vaccine passports are legally a matter for the WHO under international law
February 8, 2021
Pragmatic assessment by the man tasked with fighting
Drinks giant Thai Beverage to resume expansion with Singapore IPO for Asean regional beer operation
February 7, 2021
Latest move sees the huge Thai drinks conglomerate
Refloat of foreign tourism in the 2nd half of 2021 with vaccines pushed by minister and industry for the sector
February 7, 2021
Determined plan being pushed by the Phuket Tourist
Australian arrested in Myanmar as coup takes on significance for US Chinese rivalry in the region
February 6, 2021
The Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, visited Myanmar
Baht losing against the dollar as vaccination success hopes in the United States grow stronger
February 5, 2021
There may soon be even more pressure on the Thai
Murder charge for 19 year old who barrelled down elderly 84-year-old Thai man in San Francisco
February 4, 2021
Vicha Ratanapakdee’s daughter Kim told reporters
Key bank committee votes to keep interest rates steady but warns of economic risks short-term
February 4, 2021
A top official with Standard Chartered Bank in
Top boss Heinecke: vaccines the ‘single ray of hope’ for the country’s battered tourism sector
February 3, 2021
In a two page letter sent to the Prime Minister’s
US and UK show a way to end vaccine nightmare says top doctor urging vaccination for ‘herd immunity’
February 3, 2021
Thailand now appears ready to go all-in on a vaccine
Military coup in Myanmar. Aung San Suu Kyi held with scores of leading political figures arrested by troops
February 1, 2021
The United States, through White House spokesperson
Call from Washington hints at a bigger role in US foreign policy plans in the Asia Pacific region
January 31, 2021
Deputy Prime Minister Don Pramudwinai is confident of
Go-ahead – stranded foreign tourists to stay until May 30th with new visa order signed by Immigration Chief
January 30, 2021
Flexible approach from the Immigration Bureau will be
฿4,000 payouts for social security workers in the private sector being worked on by the government
January 29, 2021
The scheme is backed by the Prime Minister Prayut Chan
Thai Airways seeks a second and last extension to file its survival plan with the Bankruptcy Court on March 3rd
January 28, 2021
Rejection of the plan either by the court or creditors
