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Economists and financial experts warn the Thai government: avoid politicising the Bank of Thailand or risk economic fallout. Over 830 signatories, including ex-central bank governors,… Read More ›
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Thai PM Ung Ing meets Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing at China-led Kunming summit, prompting backlash in Thailand and Burma. China’s support signals a… Read More ›
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Thai Airways union threatens action over government “interference” in its recovery. Protests the proposed addition of two officials to its rehab panel. Rally set for… Read More ›
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Trump’s stunning victory in 2024 election delivers bigger win than 2016, sweeping key battlegrounds and securing the popular vote for the first time since Bush.… Read More ›
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra congratulates Trump on his election win as Thailand faces economic and political uncertainty, with concerns over trade tariffs, the impact of… Read More ›
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Historic U.S. presidential election becomes a battle of the sexes, revealing deep divisions among voters. As polls close, women rally behind Kamala Harris while men… Read More ›
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People’s Party MP raises alarm over gov’t intentions for Thai Airways. Concern mounts as gov’t seeks added seats on rehab panel, sparking fears of state… Read More ›
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PM Paetongtarn acts fast to quell Ko Kood rumours amid rising nationalist outrage. In urgent talks, the Thai leader addresses public fears over a 23-year-old… Read More ›
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A recent survey reveals that 55% of expats considered leaving Thailand in 2024 to avoid new tax liabilities. With Thailand’s new tax regime set for… Read More ›
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Kemi Badenoch, the first Black leader of the Conservatives, faces turmoil after a historic election loss. With the party’s lowest MP count and challenges from… Read More ›
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Thailand’s Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira aims to raise inflation to 2% to drive annual GDP growth by over 5%, up from a projected 0.4% inflation… Read More ›
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Trump Targets Cheney. “War Hawk” under fire. The former president unleashes a barrage against ex-Congresswoman Liz Cheney, calling for her to experience the horrors of… Read More ›
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Labour’s new budget marks a return to the past, raising taxes to their highest level since 1993. With increased public investment, Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims… Read More ›
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Ministry of Interior confirms no expedited citizenship for foreign expats; new measure targets stateless individuals only. Trisulee Traisanakul clarifies that the initiative is for over… Read More ›
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Thailand approves plan to streamline citizenship for 483,000 long-term residents. Tax reporting requirement for expats starts in January 2025. Population crisis sparks new benefits, with… Read More ›
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Kamala Harris to deliver closing speech at Trump’s Jan. 6 rally site, denouncing his divisive rhetoric. Aides highlight a recent slur at a Trump event,… Read More ›
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PM Paetongtarn to visit South after the Tak Bai massacre accused officials begin returning to work post-statute expiry. Deputy PM Anutin warns of “social penalties”… Read More ›
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Thailand’s BRICS alignment marks a shift from its U.S. ties, as it joins the “global south” in a new anti-Western bloc. Thai foreign minister Maris… Read More ›
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Thai cabinet split on casino bill as Bhumjaithai Party resists. Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat says the plan could boost the economy and tourism, but Deputy… Read More ›
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Political instability and legal battles are eroding investor confidence in Thailand, leading to significant capital outflows. The Stock Exchange has dropped after a brief rally,… Read More ›
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 
Thai Cambodian conflict and old 2012 Martial Law order in Trat cause top islands to lose ฿700 million 
Brazilian woman attacked police at Pattaya traffic stop for not wearing a helmet. Frenzy at the police station 
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