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On Tuesday, following a tense cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister pleaded with the public to cut back on the use of cars and air conditioning.… Read More ›
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The vote came after heightened diplomatic representations by western ambassadors this week to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok and what is reported… Read More ›
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Arguably one of the most dangerous moments in the world since the end of World War II and one which will undoubtedly have repercussions for… Read More ›
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Economic concept advocated this week by the World Bank chief has similarities to the sufficiency economy concept proposed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1997 and… Read More ›
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The move is coming at a time when support for the government has hit a low ebb with a poll published last weekend showing that… Read More ›
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The popular payment platform is in crisis mode in Thailand as it scrambles to meet demanding regulatory requirements and pursue a relaunch of its service… Read More ›
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Thailand may not only be facing a General Election in 2022 but also another political crisis if the government does not successfully see the passage… Read More ›
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A need to raise interest rates in the United States, coming at a time when Thailand’s economy is short on liquidity with a record level… Read More ›
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On Sunday, Pheu Thai Party leader Dr Cholnan Srikaew predicted that the result will lead to further instability in government while the Move Forward Party… Read More ›
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The high-speed rail link for which a contract was signed between the State Railway of Thailand and four Chinese firms on March 29th 2021 is… Read More ›
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Cabinet meeting held early this week as PM’s impromptu visit to Saudi Arabia was announced by Government House officials on Sunday. The visit by Thailand’s… Read More ›
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Democrat Party leadership has responded to claims of ‘vote buying’ with a threat to launch and pursue legal proceedings for slander against the Palang Pracharat… Read More ›
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The contest between the Democrat Party, Thailand’s oldest and the relatively new Palang Pracharat Party in the southern provinces of Chumphon and Songkhla, both working… Read More ›
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The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday did not go as far as public health officials had demanded by banning alcohol sales nationwide.… Read More ›
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Thailand’s military defence expenditure has not been above the NATO recommended level of 2% of GDP since 1997, the year of the Asian Financial Crisis.… Read More ›
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The man who brought about the downfall of Sira’s career as an MP, former National Police Commissioner General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves says that it may not… Read More ›
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Bank of Thailand suggests only minimal growth this year with a reduced 3.4% growth rate in 2022. Currently, there are fears that Omicron may impede… Read More ›
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Continued statements that Thailand is moving away from its former, perhaps controversial but highly lucrative foreign tourism market must tend to irk foreign adults who… Read More ›
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Thailand has seen explosive growth in the cryptocurrency sector since January, a process that has seen the country create its first billion-dollar startup or unicorn.… Read More ›
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Baht is predicted to fall due to tightening monetary policy in the United States to ward off inflation. A key economic forecasting unit in Bangkok… Read More ›
Cash is still king in Thailand with a cashless society not on the cards anytime soon says study 
Both sides of the political divide agree a General Election will be called before the end of 2022 
Anutin may agree to abolish Thailand Pass but wants all foreign tourists to have booster shots for easy access 
Policeman jailed, sacked from the force over death of young doctor at a zebra crossing in Bangkok 
Good economic news, test now is how to emerge from stagflation with large price shock looming as inflation rises 
Elite Thai police units arrest Ukrainian tax evaders living in Phuket after raiding their luxury villa 
Decision time on plans to ease further restrictions on foreign tourists with strong conflicting views at this time 
Thai Me too moment as top party leader to face sex charges as women come forward with reports 
Minister proposes that vaccinated tourists fly in without notice from May 1st to boost the economy 
Defiant Thanathorn vows to prove his innocence after being charged with Lèse-majesté offence in Bangkok 
Teenage love plot sees 53-year-old woman knifed to death near Bangkok by her daughter’s young lover 
Stalled Chinese submarine shines light on Rolls Royce firm supplying engines to China’s military 
Poll supports retention of the one ballot election process which would torpedo Pheu Thai landslide hopes 
Prolonged Ukraine war to see Thai inflation at 6.3%, a stalled economy and a possible downgrade 
Thai planners prepare to let the baht ‘swing’ in a move to boost growth via tourism and exports at this time 
Minister says Thailand Pass could be gone by June 1st, but suggests the retention of a test on arrival 
Travel sector calls for endemic status, scrapping of Thailand Pass and full normality on entry to the country 
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