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Hun Sen’s regime threatens Cambodian workers in Thailand with loss of citizenship and property if they don’t return. After losing 3,000 soldiers in fierce clashes… Read More ›
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Conservatives push to bring back General Prayut as incumbent Prime Minister Paetongtarn faces a court ruling and her father Thaksin battles legal troubles. Political tensions… Read More ›
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Thailand’s Finance Ministry and Bank of Thailand join forces to tackle rising private debt and non-performing loans. With US tariffs, tourism decline and Chinese dumping,… Read More ›
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A Thai soldier lost his left foot and two others were injured by Cambodian PMN-2 landmines while patrolling Sisaket’s tense border. Cambodia denies new mines… Read More ›
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Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit blames 20 years of political chaos for Thailand’s collapsing birth rate and economic decline. He warns the country lacks “brains and heart” to… Read More ›
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Move to suspend 136 ‘Blue Line’ senators collapses within 24 hours amid forged signatures and legal flaws. The scandal exposes deep Senate divisions, weak oversight… Read More ›
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Buriram erupts as nearly 1,000 families fight the Ministry of the Interior’s move to revoke 5,083 rai of land titles, including disputed football and race… Read More ›
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Thailand and Cambodia ink a 13-point ceasefire deal after deadly border clashes. Thailand holds key positions and vows to end scam hubs in Cambodia. Despite… Read More ›
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Thailand’s tourism is reeling in 2025 with arrivals down 6.56% after border clashes with Cambodia, widespread travel warnings and a March earthquake. Trade disruptions and… Read More ›
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A minority bloc in Thailand’s Senate demands the suspension of 136 senators under investigation for election collusion. They warn unchecked power risks judicial chaos and… Read More ›
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Tense border talks kick off in Kuala Lumpur as Thai and Cambodian defence chiefs face off amid a tense ceasefire, outcry over civilian deaths, electricity… Read More ›
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Thai Airways soars with a 200% stock surge since returning from bankruptcy, shifting focus to profitable business travellers. With no political pressure on Boeing deals,… Read More ›
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Cabinet approves ฿19.5 billion Gripen jet deal and revives stalled submarine project with Chinese engines as acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai shuts down media, calling plans… Read More ›
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Thailand’s new Labour Minister, Pongkawin, faces a major scandal over the ฿7 billion Social Security Office HQ purchase, allegedly nearly double the market value. Senior… Read More ›
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has submitted her defence to the Constitutional Court by the August 4 deadline, denying resignation rumours. She acted to protect national… Read More ›
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Hun Sen purges rising star Thee Sovantha for exposing starving troops as Cambodia reels after mass surrender of soldiers, health crises among frontline troops and… Read More ›
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Game-changer deal approved! Thai cabinet backs historic US trade pact slashing tariffs to 19% — industry leaders and bankers demand rapid rollout to boost exports,… Read More ›
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Thaksin urges steep excise taxes on Chinese-assembled EVs in Thailand to protect local industry. The government plans new tax rules rewarding genuine Thai-made parts, aiming… Read More ›
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Conservative protesters surged onto a Bangkok roundabout, condemning the US-backed ceasefire as a national humiliation. Led by Jatuporn Prompan, they demand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s immediate… Read More ›
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Cambodia’s deadly three-day rocket attack on Sisaket targeted innocent Thai civilians using Chinese-made weapons. 17 killed nationwide. A last-minute US-brokered ceasefire stopped further bloodshed. Survivors’… Read More ›
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 
Printing money, allowing more liquidity and a cheaper baht may be the economic medicine Thailand needs 
Thaksin acquitted of lèse-majesté by the Criminal Court in Bangkok. Outcome expected but still sweet 
Two more lives lost off Phuket’s treacherous coastline, prompting calls for increased safety awareness 
Cambodia apologises for soldier on Tuesday who was ‘drunk’ when he interfered with ASEAN border visit 
22 year old Brit who killed a Thai woman in Pattaya with his electric bike faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted 
2nd Army chief warns Acting PM Cambodian regime cannot be trusted and that border must stay closed 
Cambodia caught red-handed telling lies about PMN-2 mines. Soldiers on video clips planting bomb traps 
Thailand unveils Digital asset payment facility for tourists in test mode with big plans for the future of the system 
Pheu Thai increasingly confident that PM Paetongtarn can survive her Constitutional Court survival test 
Cambodians and scammers risk all to get back into Thailand across a closed and dangerous border 
Brutal murder of beautiful young nurse by her malevolent uncle leads to death penalty calls in Trang 
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