Fears for the lives of a female foreign tourist and boat cook lost at sea on Saturday off Phang-nga province

Fears for the lives of a female foreign tourist and boat cook lost at sea on Saturday off Phang-nga province

December 23, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Christmas weekend of maritime disasters. A night ferry bound for Ko Tao sank after leaving Phang-nga, followed by the sinking of a tour boat. Fears… Read More ›

Massive police raids on Friday in response to murder plot linked with ฿1 billion family business concern

Massive police raids on Friday in response to murder plot linked with ฿1 billion family business concern

December 22, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Father’s murder plot scuppered: Thai tycoon’s sinister scheme – Three Arrested. Billion-baht business feud turns deadly. Elite police units foil family conspiracy and plot with… Read More ›

Tourist insurance plan for all visitors agreed by cabinet scotched again by top ministry officials for stop gap measure

Tourist insurance plan for all visitors agreed by cabinet scotched again by top ministry officials for stop gap measure

December 22, 2023

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

Days after a cabinet order for a universal foreign tourist insurance scheme, Minister Sudawan Wang-Suphakitkosol proposes a ministry-funded emergency claims budget instead. This reversal raises… Read More ›

Anutin reveals new low-interest loan facility for informal borrowers with a good credit rating to be offered 

Anutin reveals new low-interest loan facility for informal borrowers with a good credit rating to be offered 

December 22, 2023

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

Thai government to the rescue: Deputy PM Anutin announces low-interest loans up to ฿50,000 for good credit borrowers outside the formal system. It comes amid… Read More ›

Thaksin can serve the rest of his prison term at home says Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin

Thaksin can serve the rest of his prison term at home says Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin

December 21, 2023

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Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin confirms former Premier Thaksin can serve his sentence at home, citing and approving new regulations. With political divisions deepening, the… Read More ›

Thai uncle vows to appeal after being handed 20 years over the death of 3 year old ‘Nong Chompoo’ in Mukdahan

Thai uncle vows to appeal after being handed 20 years over the death of 3 year old ‘Nong Chompoo’ in Mukdahan

December 21, 2023

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

It is a heart-wrenching case that gripped the nation. Uncle Phol on Tuesday received a 20-year sentence over the mysterious death of 3-year-old Nong Chompoo… Read More ›

Time for dithering on tourist insurance to stop as PM orders universal coverage for all visitors to Thailand

Time for dithering on tourist insurance to stop as PM orders universal coverage for all visitors to Thailand

December 20, 2023

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

Thailand finally ditches the long-delayed tourist levy. The PM orders universal insurance for all foreign tourists and visitors to Thailand. Will it revive confidence or… Read More ›

National crackdown underway as German spurned in love, is arrested for a 5-month visa overstay in Krabi

National crackdown underway as German spurned in love, is arrested for a 5-month visa overstay in Krabi

December 20, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Local police in Krabi confirm a national crackdown on overstaying tourists is underway. A heartbroken German, drowning his sorrows in beer, was arrested on Ko… Read More ›

Watchdog body in crisis as public complaints mount over the service impacts of the True DTAC merger

Watchdog body in crisis as public complaints mount over the service impacts of the True DTAC merger

December 19, 2023

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

In the wake of the True-DTAC merger fallout, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) faces internal strife as public complaints surge. Move Forward’s Sirikanya… Read More ›

Macabre scene for rescuers after army shootout with drug traffickers left 15 dead on a Chiang Rai hilltop

Macabre scene for rescuers after army shootout with drug traffickers left 15 dead on a Chiang Rai hilltop

December 19, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

In a swift 5-minute encounter, Thai forces annihilated a drug gang on the border. Tragically, 15 were killed, as 2 million meth pills were seized.… Read More ›

Srettha warns of military conflict over rising South China Sea disputes with Beijing including Taiwan

Srettha warns of military conflict over rising South China Sea disputes with Beijing including Taiwan

December 18, 2023

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PM Srettha warns of military conflict at the Asean-Japan Summit on Sunday. Thailand maintains its delicate balancing act while forging closer ties with Japan as… Read More ›

Government’s efforts to solve household debt take shape. ฿500 billion to be injected into the economy

Government’s efforts to solve household debt take shape. ฿500 billion to be injected into the economy

December 18, 2023

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

Government’s comprehensive plan targets informal debt. It aims to free 5 million civil servants from ‘Debt Slavery’ and inject a substantial ฿500 billion into the… Read More ›

Party in Thailand as nightlife opens until 4 am while more airport police are drafted in to meet demand

Party in Thailand as nightlife opens until 4 am while more airport police are drafted in to meet demand

December 17, 2023

Culture, Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand gears up for a vibrant holiday season with extended nightlife hours until 4 am and Suvarnabhumi Airport anticipating over 150,000 daily arrivals. Deputy Prime… Read More ›

Democratic forces on the cusp of victory in Burma over the despised military junta, call for support

Democratic forces on the cusp of victory in Burma over the despised military junta, call for support

December 17, 2023

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Myanmar’s democratic uprising: Junta on the brink as the NUG rises. China’s peace role questioned as civilians suffer. Global support urged for the democratic alliance… Read More ›

Economy at crossroads: World Bank calls for structural reform to avert two decades of low growth

Economy at crossroads: World Bank calls for structural reform to avert two decades of low growth

December 16, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

It’s an economic SOS: The World Bank sounds the alarm! Ageing woes, private sector debt and corruption threaten 20 years of sluggish growth. Urgent structural… Read More ›

Prime Minister Srettha in Japan talking up EV investments in Thailand’s vital automotive industry

Prime Minister Srettha in Japan talking up EV investments in Thailand’s vital automotive industry

December 16, 2023

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

Thai PM working to spark EV Revolution for Thailand in Japan. Srettha woos auto giants for a brighter and green future. The extended visit is… Read More ›

Irish man’s family turn to media when confronted with a ฿6.6 million medical bill to save tourist’s life

Irish man’s family turn to media when confronted with a ฿6.6 million medical bill to save tourist’s life

December 15, 2023

Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Irishman James Burke’s dream holiday in Thailand turned tragic after a mosquito bite led to a rare disease. Hospitalised with sepsis, kidney failure, and more,… Read More ›

Murder at the door: Thai man stabs Canadian and Thai wife to death in the early hours of the morning

Murder at the door: Thai man stabs Canadian and Thai wife to death in the early hours of the morning

December 15, 2023

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

Parking feud bloodbath! Canadian man and Thai wife brutally murdered by furious neighbour in Khon Kaen. All over simmering parking tensions. Community left horrified. Long-standing… Read More ›

Bhumjaithai and Anutin plan Thailand’s education agenda with an emphasis on national pride and ethical, civic duties 

Bhumjaithai and Anutin plan Thailand’s education agenda with an emphasis on national pride and ethical, civic duties 

December 14, 2023

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

In a bold move, Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party shifts focus to national pride in education. However, with dismal PISA scores and debates on conservatism versus progress,… Read More ›

Tragic death of a Taiwanese tourist is another wake-up call for the government on insurance cover 

Tragic death of a Taiwanese tourist is another wake-up call for the government on insurance cover 

December 14, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A disturbing story of a Taiwanese tourist identified as Mr Chen who lost his life after a Bangkok private hospital refused emergency treatment. The incident… Read More ›