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Thailand’s police launch a sweeping crackdown on foreign-controlled villas on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, targeting nominee companies hiding illegal ownership, exploiting locals, and manipulating… Read More ›
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Thailand’s new Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn pours cold water on talk of a sovereign wealth fund, stressing $267 billion in robust external reserves… Read More ›
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Bank of Thailand fast-tracks household debt relief for 3 million borrowers with loans under ฿100,000, easing repayments in 2026. Governor Vitai says monetary policy alone… Read More ›
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Ben Smith scandal rages in parliament as SEC and ECSD investigate whether he is the same person as Benjamin Berger, while People’s Party MPs claim… Read More ›
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Pheu Thai rises as support for the People’s Party falls over its shock backing of Anutin as PM, while Thaksin is jailed, Bhumjaithai rises rapidly,… Read More ›
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Thailand braces for a year-end economic jolt as economists now target 2% GDP growth for 2025 despite collapsing tourism, Trump tariffs, Cambodia border clash and… Read More ›
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SRT chief Weerit Amrapal resigns after suing the powerful Chidchob family over Khao Kradfong land as the new government reverses the airport rail contract, sparking… Read More ›
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Thai-Cambodia border crisis escalates as PM Anutin vows decisive action against incursions, reinforces troops, and sets strict conditions while President Trump pushes to broker a… Read More ›
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Scam Money Bombshell: Rangsiman Rome vows to expose Cambodian scam funds flooding Thailand, says top ministers have ties to financier Ben Smith, and warns the… Read More ›
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Thailand’s economy is being strangled by red tape and outdated bureaucracy, with 91.2% of top executives warning it’s too much. Rigid laws, slow permits and… Read More ›
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Thailand police deny any links between Ben Smith and Cambodian scam networks, yet People’s Party MP Rangsiman insists his claims are accurate and pledges to… Read More ›
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Defiant Rangsiman Rome vows to fight ฿100M defamation suit by Ben Smith, warning Thailand faces a takeover by call centre gangs, corruption, and criminal networks… Read More ›
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Australian journalist Murray Hunter, 66, was pulled off a Bangkok flight over a Malaysian defamation complaint, held overnight in lockup, bailed for ฿20,000, and faces… Read More ›
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Thailand escalates its hardline border stance as Cambodian families in Ban Nong Ya Kaeo and Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo Province face forced removal.… Read More ›
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Thailand’s long-delayed ฿300 tourism tax is finally set to launch under Minister Atthakorn, promising automatic insurance coverage for all foreign visitors and billions in tourism… Read More ›
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China denies any role or stake in the Thai‑Cambodian border conflict after Chinese arms were used, as Thailand strengthens military readiness, closes crossings, reviews agreements,… Read More ›
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New Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun races to finalise the US trade pact despite Washington shutdown, determined to boost Thailand exports 6-7% in 2025 as firms… Read More ›
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Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn takes charge, vowing stability and independence, while new Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphat tackles weak GDP, a rising baht and… Read More ›
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PM Anutin confirms government plan for a referendum to cancel MOUs 43 and 44 with Cambodia. People’s Party MP Rome warns the move risks national… Read More ›
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People’s Party MP Wiroj warns that billions from Cambodian scam and casino networks could flow into Thailand, threatening markets and critical firms, while gold exports… Read More ›
No respite for Koh Phangan foreign business owners with new raids on Tuesday targeting high end villas 
Immigration Bureau confirms Belarusian national travelled through Thailand at Suvarnabhumi Airport 
Crackdown to wipe out foreign business abuses and ownership on Koh Phangan & Koh Samui intensifies 
High powered, secretive meeting chaired by PM agrees robust action against Cambodian networks 
Police racing to verify disturbing reports of Belarusian model alleged to have been taken by scammers 
Thaksin serves his prison term as a teacher to inmates at Khlong Prem without further pardon 
Crazy foreigner clambers for the roof in Phuket. This time it was an intoxicated Dane, a former professional boxer 
Horror story of Belarusian woman taken in Bangkok by Burmese scam compound gang being investigated 
Fears the Bhumjaithai Party has ensnared the People’s Party and any hope of real Constitutional reform 
Former Pheu Thai leader welcomes return of Ex Democrat Party PM Abhisit back to frontline politics 
Evil Romance scammers break the hearts of lonely middle-aged women in the Kingdom’s Northeast 
Kla Tham MP dismisses unproven scam centre claims about Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow 
People’s Party warns Anutin of a No Confidence move over cabinet links to Cambodian scam networks 
Euphoric Israeli soldiers on leave arrested for illicit narcotic use on Koh Phangan on Tuesday morning 
Cambodian scam, centre bosses target young Thai nationals seeking better pay due to the poor economy 
American economic and political power at work as Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti promises to keep faith 
Failed Indian company director freaks out in central Bangkok with an imitation firearm after taking pot 
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