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Thailand shifts focus to wealthy European tourists after Chinese arrivals collapse. Officials push long-stay travel and high-end spending, but confusion over visas, safety concerns, and… Read More ›
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Thammasat University legal scholar and former 1992 protest leader warns Thailand still faces the risk of another coup. Despite decades of progress, political deadlock and… Read More ›
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Thailand’s fragile government faces collapse as the Senate vote-fixing scandal explodes and Thaksin heads to court. With economic pain mounting and coalition parties at war… Read More ›
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Thai trade minister meets US negotiator Greer at APEC summit in Korea as July deadline looms. But hopes of a deal remain clouded by ongoing… Read More ›
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Thailand faces a looming tax shortfall as its economy slows and job losses rise. Yet the Finance Ministry is pushing ahead with VAT expansion and… Read More ›
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Bangkok police issued arrest warrants for 17 executives, engineers and company representatives linked to the March Auditor General building collapse that killed 100. Charges include… Read More ›
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Shia leader in Thailand warns of growing NGO influence in the southern conflict, urging government to reclaim control and safeguard sovereignty. He raises concerns over… Read More ›
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Bank of Thailand officials warn of uncertain economic outlook for the second half of 2025, with growth potentially dipping to 1.3%. While inflation remains under… Read More ›
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Justice Minister Thawee suspended from DSI oversight as explosive Senate election probe uncovers vast cash-for-votes scheme. With 1,200 suspects, secret meetings and 146 potential summonses,… Read More ›
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DSI exposes massive Senate vote-rigging plot with damning evidence, hotel meetings, and ฿20k bribes. Over 1,200 people are under scrutiny, including sitting senators. Secret society… Read More ›
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PM Paetongtarn says Thaksin will appear in court on June 13 to explain his health. She confirms Thailand sent trade proposals to the US, calling… Read More ›
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Top Thai economist warns the country faces severe economic fallout unless urgent trade talks with the US begin. As China secures a 90-day tariff cut,… Read More ›
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PM Paetongtarn heads to Hanoi as Vietnam surges toward overtaking Thailand’s economy, luring tourists, retirees and investors with cheaper costs, better visa deals and booming… Read More ›
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Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai deny split as budget rumours swirl amid Senate probe and Thaksin scandal. Party insists coalition remains united, blames political manoeuvres and… Read More ›
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The White Lotus gave Thailand a luxury glow-up but failed to lift overall tourist numbers—raising fears it may alienate mass market punters and turn the… Read More ›
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Senator Nantana calls for summoned members to suspend duties amid fears their votes could be overturned by a court. 146 senators expected to face charges… Read More ›
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Thai Airways posts ฿9.8bn Quarter One profit and carries 4.33m passengers as it prepares to exit court rehab by July. A return to the Stock… Read More ›
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Thailand faces economic turmoil as US tariffs, currency volatility and cheap imports threaten both the 2025 and 2026 outlook, warns central bank chief, preparing to… Read More ›
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Political firestorm erupts as six Bangkok senators are summoned over alleged 2024 Senate election collusion. DSI and EC escalate probe amid denials, with links to… Read More ›
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America has its first pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago becomes Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic shift in the Catholic Church. A known reformer… Read More ›
Royal Thai Army moves to halt free for all illegality that has long plagued the Thai-Cambodian border 
Pheu Thai and the People’s Party to talk about an Orange Red alliance to elect Chaikasem Nitisiri as PM 
American teacher arrested in Suphan Buri for sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, a pupil in his class 
Anutin plays his hand for the Premiership, but only one thing is sure. Thailand is in a political crisis 
Acting PM Phumtham storms from critical Police Commission meeting over promotions controversy 
Pichai and Pheu Thai plan a seismic shift in Thailand’s economy, one that directly impacts foreign expat residents 
Lifeguards end up fighting for their own on Nai Harn Beach this Monday after Kuwaiti tourists saw red 
Sixth Thai soldier loses foot from new mine planted by Cambodia. Army commanders planning a response 
New boss at top Thai economic agency from October 1 at the same time as new Central Bank Governor 
AIDS/HIV temple at the centre of massive fraud and embezzlement as top monk disrobes and confesses 
Bolt driver in Phuket arrested for sexually assaulting young South African teacher, a female passenger 
Top Thammasat economist warns plan to import Sri Lankan migrant workers cannot replace Cambodians 
Thailand’s position recognised as Swedish Gripen Jets deal to be signed on Monday midday in Stockholm 
Prime Minister Paetongtarn faces her fate as she files closing argument and will be in court on Friday 
Insurgency erupts again in South with bold and brazen attacks on security forces shielded by border 
Tragedy, heartache and real pain off Phuket’s idyllic beaches as more die and the Blue Dragon threatens 
Thaksin’s lawyer warns appeal against the ex-PM’s acquittal on Friday must be based on significant points of law 
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