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Thailand warns 77,000 nationals to evacuate the Middle East as the US-Israel war with Iran spreads. Missiles and drones hit Gulf states while Thai evacuees… Read More ›
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Thailand braces for economic shock as the US–Israel war with Iran escalates. Oil routes face disruption, flights are cut and markets tense. Bangkok is pushing… Read More ›
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Thailand braces for Middle East shock as US–Iran tensions rise. Officials say oil reserves cover 90 days, but economists warn growth could slide, tourism may… Read More ›
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Trump hails Iran war as tankers burn, casualties mount and oil choke sparks global shock. Flights halted, markets rocked and Thai tourism reels as the… Read More ›
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Baht on brink as Middle East war sends oil soaring. Top Thai bank warns currency could hit 33 per dollar if crude tops $100. Thailand’s… Read More ›
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US envoy meets Thai PM as Middle East war escalates. Oil reserve fears erupt over 38-day claim. Tourism hit. US sinks Iranian warship with 100+… Read More ›
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Middle East war escalates as the US signals possible ground troops in Iran and Israeli units operate in Tehran. Strait of Hormuz effectively shuts, oil… Read More ›
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WAR SHOCKWAVES HIT THAILAND: Iran–US clash grounds flights at four airports, strands tourists, sparks ฿2,000 daily aid and visa relief as Dubai routes stall and… Read More ›
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Middle East war triggers mass airspace closures, flight chaos and 32 cancellations to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Major hubs shut, passengers stranded, casualties reported and governments issue… Read More ›
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US-Israel blitz kills Iran’s Supreme Leader, sparks revenge threats and street chaos. Flights axed, gold surges and Thailand scrambles to shield oil and tourist markets… Read More ›
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Baht at five-year high sparks warning from ex-PM as exporters, farmers and tourism feel the squeeze. Growth ticks up to 2.1% for 2026, but debt,… Read More ›
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Thailand’s exports hit record highs and the baht strengthens, but a widening trade deficit, weak tourism and mounting household debt darken the outlook. Rates are… Read More ›
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Thai billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi lifts Gulf’s stake in Kasikornbank to 10%, drawing Bank of Thailand scrutiny as markets rally. He calls the $1.5bn move routine… Read More ›
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Thailand’s February 8 election spirals deeper into crisis: 387,396 vote gap, 324,000 ‘staggered’ ballots flagged, website data pulled, redesign row erupts and legal threats mount.… Read More ›
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Thailand to hike airport departure tax 53% despite falling tourist numbers. Former Democrat deputy Samart slams the timing as arrivals drop 7.5%. Outbound fee jumps… Read More ›
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US Supreme Court crushes Trump’s tariff blitz in 6–3 bombshell, scrapping a $175bn regime and rattling global markets. White House hits back with a 10%… Read More ›
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Bhumjaithai seals a 300-seat majority and freezes Kla Tham out of government as cabinet posts are carved up. Opposition stands at 200, but uncertified election… Read More ›
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Thailand moves to activate 2026 free trade deals while the crucial US tariff pact hangs in the balance amid threatened political turmoil. EFTA rollout set… Read More ›
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Ex-People’s Party candidate jailed 2 years 8 months for rape as Supreme Court overturns acquittals. Party faces dissolution petition, Constitutional Court threat against 44 figures… Read More ›
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Tourist arrivals plunge 7.5% as Thailand’s caretaker government moves to slash 60-day visas to 30. Phuket booms yet rebels against property-linked residency. The tourism industry… Read More ›
Anutin’s full term triumph tempered by new Sword of Damocles as Constitutional Court takes barcode case 
Thai economy feels the stress as US Israeli War on Iran continues with 2 key Iranian leaders just killed 
Navy and Foreign Affairs personnel working on a rescue mission for 3 stranded on stricken Thai vessel 
Extended Middle East War may see crisis security measures from government further lowering arrivals 
Irishman’s madness on a Phuket highway sparks a viral video and online outrage over Free Visa access 
Immigration Bureau chief explains that there are fewer than 100k Israelis in Thailand at any one time 
MBK mecca for pirated goods raided by elite DSI police after citation in US intellectual property report 
Thailand summons Iran’s top envoy in Bangkok over cargo ship attack. 3 engine room crew still missing 
Gulf War on the verge of severely harming Thailand’s economy. Petrol stations’ early 10pm closure planned 
Thai vessel evacuated in the Strait of Hormuz after coming under fire and suffering engine room damage 
Delivery driver interaction leads to arrest of 31 year old relative for rape and strangulation of beauty 
Fears Thailand may lose 600k visitors from Europe and the Middle East as Iran war decimates tourism 
Thailand advises all 77k nationals in the Middle East to evacuate the region as the US Iran war ratchets up 
Neutralising the Iranian regime is the US goal as Thailand evacuates citizens and secures its reserves 
Australian drug kingpin who sneaked into Thailand arrested in Bangkok’s Din Daeng. Held for deportation 
Anutin urged to press ahead with new government as US Iran war throws up new challenges for Thailand 
Russian woman severely injured after jumping from her fourth floor balcony at a Phuket hotel after a row 
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