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Volvo withdraws one of its EV models in a disastrous week for the firm in Thailand with exploding cars
Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thai World:
Volvo EV crisis in Thailand deepens as EX30 is pulled, 1,668 cars face battery swaps, 70% charge limit imposed after fire risks, and XC60 explodes… Read More ›
Higher foreign tourism levy now being proposed by minister to allow for enhanced visitor insurance cover
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand is preparing a higher foreign tourist levy alongside tougher visa rules, stricter entry screening and tighter monitoring of arrivals as officials confront rising hospital… Read More ›
Bad news for the Thai economy as loan growth falters while consumer confidence fell off a cliff in April
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy faces mounting danger as lending stalls and inflation surges, while consumer confidence sinks to a four-year low. Businesses warn that the Middle East… Read More ›
India may be biggest loser in new get tough foreign tourism visa policy approved by cabinet on Tuesday
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand is set to scrap its expanded 60-day visa-free stay scheme in a sweeping immigration crackdown tied to illegal business activity and foreign crime concerns.… Read More ›
Opposition and Prime Minister highlight corruption which is damaging the kingdom’s credibility abroad
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand launches a new anti-corruption commission as the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party revives the Rolls-Royce bribery scandal, investor fears deepen and surveys name 26… Read More ›
GDP up, highest in eleven years but so is runaway inflation. Finance Minister warns of high oil prices
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Thailand posts its strongest growth in 11 years as exports and investment surge, but soaring oil prices, rising inflation, weakening tourism and a deepening Middle… Read More ›
Police in Bangkok revealed train driver and linesman in Saturday’s disaster tested positive for drugs
Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Bangkok police probe a deadly train-bus crash that killed 8 after the train driver tested positive for drugs. CCTV showed a barrier worker gave only… Read More ›
Eye of an economic storm as Thai government insists 400 billion loan must go ahead despite opposition
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Thailand faces mounting economic turmoil as the government pushes a ฿400 billion loan plan amid soaring inflation, rising energy costs, and BoT warnings over weak… Read More ›
Prime Minister promises the Thai public free access to the 2026 World Cup despite 1.3 billion baht price
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand is scrambling to secure 2026 World Cup rights weeks before kickoff as PM Anutin Charnvirakul vows every match will air free despite a reported… Read More ›
Finance Minister defends 400 billion baht loan decree as opposition files Constitutional Court challenge
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Thailand faces a political and economic storm as soaring oil prices, Middle East war fears and a Constitutional Court battle over a ฿400 billion emergency… Read More ›
Government sends strong warning to EV industry after a dramatic surge in consumer complaints
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand launches EV crackdown as 1,300 complaints spark showroom raids, legal threats and lawsuits over defective cars, false range claims, collapsing service networks and plunging… Read More ›
Tourism Minister talks of limiting tourist arrivals with screening as kingdom aims for quality visitors
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand launches sweeping tourism crackdown with shorter visas, tougher screening, higher airport fees and a new ฿300 levy as ministers target foreign crime, nominee networks… Read More ›
Senator condemns mob incident in Bangkok where transgender woman was forced to shave her head
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Muslim senator Angkhana Neelaphaijit condemned “mob rule” after more than 1,000 Muslims surrounded a transgender livestreamer in Bangkok, forcing a public apology, self-slapping and a… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
24 year old Nigerian scammer arrested in Nonthaburi after 23 complaints police linked to Thai girlfriend
May 22, 2026
Nonthaburi police arrested a Nigerian suspect linked
UK man fights for his life after horrific motorbike injuries in Pattaya. Doctors say he has a 30% chance
May 22, 2026
British backpacker Ethan Lacey, 20, is fighting for
Bad news for the Thai economy as loan growth falters while consumer confidence fell off a cliff in April
May 20, 2026
Thailand’s economy faces mounting danger as lending
Police in Sa Kaeo involved in the kidnapping of five Chinese nationals draws strong statement from China
May 19, 2026
Beijing has issued a second warning in 10 days after
29 year old Russian arrested in Phuket for drug dealer offences and visa overstay. Police widen enquiries
May 18, 2026
Russian bus passenger arrested at Phuket checkpoint
GDP up, highest in eleven years but so is runaway inflation. Finance Minister warns of high oil prices
May 18, 2026
Thailand posts its strongest growth in 11 years as
Police in Bangkok revealed train driver and linesman in Saturday’s disaster tested positive for drugs
May 17, 2026
Bangkok police probe a deadly train-bus crash that
Tributes for Irish filmmaker prodigy who died with his Czech girlfriend on Thailand’s dangerous roads
May 17, 2026
Glowing tributes pour in after rising Irish filmmaker
40 year old taxi driver murders his girlfriend in Nonathaburi. Brings body to the police station in cab
May 16, 2026
A taxi driver drove to a Nonthaburi police station
Eye of an economic storm as Thai government insists 400 billion loan must go ahead despite opposition
May 16, 2026
Thailand faces mounting economic turmoil as the
Anutin visits Koh Phangan as nominee crackdown shows 68% of firms with foreign ownership links
May 14, 2026
PM Anutin Charnvirakul landed on Koh Phangan as 300
Finance Minister defends 400 billion baht loan decree as opposition files Constitutional Court challenge
May 12, 2026
Thailand faces a political and economic storm as
Prime Minister signals review of Chinese visa policy after latest criminal case in Pattaya linked to arms
May 12, 2026
Pattaya crash probe explodes into a national security
Senator condemns mob incident in Bangkok where transgender woman was forced to shave her head
May 11, 2026
Muslim senator Angkhana Neelaphaijit condemned “mob
Russian tourist wins viral online praise in Phuket after he gave a local vendor a helping hand on Friday
May 10, 2026
Russian tourist praised after viral Phuket clip shows
Thai Airports to become far more expensive after government jacks up service charge by 50% from June
May 10, 2026
Thailand will hike international airport passenger
Prime Minister Anutin and Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet hold three way meeting at ASEAN summit
May 10, 2026
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to restart border talks
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