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Ex Justice Minister Thawee attacks PM Anutin, the Bhumjaithai Party, and Chidchob-linked MotoGP deal, citing ฿4 billion in state funding, rising costs, Buriram poverty, contested… Read More ›
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Surprise appointment of Ben Smith’s ex-lawyer to PM’s Office raises speculation about Anutin’s coalition as corruption probes widen. Thamanat ally Thanadol Suwannarit defends his role… Read More ›
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul retreats from his hardline stance, reaffirming his pact with the People’s Party to push constitutional reform, hold a national referendum and… Read More ›
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Kla Tham Party and Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow are at the centre of Thailand’s intensifying political storm, with rising corruption fears, scam networks, gambling… Read More ›
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Under pressure and facing a political firestorm, PM Anutin orders a full-scale crackdown on ‘Scambodia’ dirty money. He warns AMLO to act fast or risk… Read More ›
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Pheu Thai and People’s Party to hold talks to coordinate a no-confidence motion as public unease grows over Cambodian scam networks, grey capital and looming… Read More ›
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Former minister and party leader Khunying Sudarat warns that Cambodia’s Scammer network is funnelling ฿20 billion in black capital to buy the 2026 Thai election,… Read More ›
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Senator warns Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) is striking freely in southern Thailand, using Narathiwat as a launchpad for daily attacks, cross-border raids, brazen killings and… Read More ›
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PM Anutin Charnvirakul is reportedly weighing an early House dissolution as mounting scandals, ongoing investigations and the rising threat of a no-confidence vote put his… Read More ›
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Thailand’s economy may exceed expectations in 2025, with 2.4% GDP growth fueled by stronger exports, foreign tourism and the Half-Half Plus stimulus, showing resilience despite… Read More ›
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Julapun Amornvivat emerges as Pheu Thai leader with overwhelming support, while the party displays unity and steely resolve to reclaim power in next year’s general… Read More ›
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Thai girls and women are trapped in scam compounds in Cambodia and Myanmar, forced to work 18-hour days under abuse. Families are desperate, MPs demand… Read More ›
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Thailand strengthens US and ASEAN economic ties as rare earth deals, trade frameworks, digital commitments, and anti-corruption measures aim to boost economic growth, increase transparency,… Read More ›
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Under mounting pressure, Prime Minister Anutin urges China to provide detailed intelligence on Chinese-controlled Cambodian scam gangs as opposition MP Rangsiman Rome demands Deputy Prime… Read More ›
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Direct flights between the US and Thailand return as United Airlines launches service via Hong Kong, ending a decade-long gap, boosting tourism, strengthening economic ties… Read More ›
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Finance Minister Ekniti warns Thailand’s economy is “in danger of falling into an abyss,” with year-end growth set to crash to 0.3% and soaring debt… Read More ›
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Trump brokers landmark peace as Thai PM Anutin and Cambodia’s Hun Manet sign the ‘Kuala Lumpur Accords’ in Malaysia. The US-backed deal ends deadly border… Read More ›
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Thailand plunges into deep mourning as Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, dies at 93 years old. Thousands of citizens line Bangkok streets in black to… Read More ›
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Thailand confronts human trafficking fears, but TAT’s open briefings reassure tourists as European and Scandinavian arrivals surge for the 2025 high season, while short-haul Asian… Read More ›
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Trump to oversee historic Thai-Cambodian deal as PMs Anutin and Hun Manet agree to jointly map border with LiDAR, remove heavy weapons, clear mines, and… Read More ›
Money Laundering Office seizes assets with money trail linked to South African financier Ben Smith 
84-year-old German tourist dies at hotel near Kamala in Phuket. Autopsy ordered and Embassy notified 
Big Joke repeats his startling claims about the true scale of deaths in the Hat Yai flooding disaster 
Queen runs half marathon in early morning Bangkok run on Sunday with Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge 
Stinging attack on Prime Minister Anutin from former top cop Gen Surachate Hakparn over Hat Yai deaths 
Man last seen starving in Hat Yai found dead on Sunday by rescuers, another fatality from the disaster 
French burglar on Koh Samui caught red-handed with a house full of stolen loot when a victim walked in 
Miss Universe world owners past and present on the run in Mexico after highly controversial Thai pageant 
Former prison boss Manop on Friday denied being the one responsible for Bangkok Prison hooker scandal 
Former top cop General Surachate Hakparn or Big Joke strikes back against the National Police Chief 
Busy beer bar run by British woman on Koh Samui probed with owner charged and facing a criminal case 
Swedish national arrested by Pattaya police after being wanted at home for an arson attack in Sävsjö 
Ex-Thai Miss Universe owner subject to an arrest warrant in Bangkok, where show was held last week 
Rising ‘Water of Death’ sees Songkhla and Hat Yai facing worst flooding in 300 years say some observers 
65-year-old woman wakes up just moments before her cremation in a coffin. Not dead, just low sugar 
Koh Phangan crackdown continues as Thai officials send a message. Illegal investors are not wanted 
Temptation faces Prime Minister Anutin to play the nationalist card as a General Election looms in 2026 
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