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TM6 rollout hailed a success as 90% of arrivals use the new online form, but top officials warn Thailand’s tourism is in crisis. Minister Surawong… Read More ›
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Thai prosecutors move to drop charges against US academic Paul Chambers after key review, as Deputy PM warns Washington is pushing wider trade demands. Ex-envoy… Read More ›
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Thai officials slam Moody’s ‘negative’ outlook as premature, pin hopes on May trade talks with US. Ministers dismiss outlook downgrade as premature, tout baht strength… Read More ›
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Thai officials are expediting a thorough review of Dr Paul Chambers’ prosecution, insisting it follows Thai law and is unrelated to US trade talks. Deputy… Read More ›
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Confusion grows as PM Paetongtarn avoids key questions on US–Thai trade talks, raises vague ASEAN plan and deflects on Thaksin’s claim linking talks to the… Read More ›
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Third Army defends its role in prosecuting US academic Paul Chambers after fierce parliamentary criticism. Major General Winthai insists procedures were lawful amid rising tensions… Read More ›
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Thailand slashes rates and boosts debt to face tariff crisis as bond inflows surge, baht strengthens, and government weighs pivot from China to the US… Read More ›
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Thailand’s new online TM6 form goes live on April 28, 2025, for arrivals from Thursday. Paper forms will still be allowed as a backup. The… Read More ›
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Sirikanya urges the government to come clean on US concerns over the Paul Chambers case, drop charges and act transparently as Thailand risks falling behind… Read More ›
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Thaksin confirms US raised Paul Chambers’s case with Thailand as broader talks focus on trade, security and human rights amid growing US concern over Chinese… Read More ›
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Thaksin signals a shift toward the US as he calls for trade policy overhaul, tighter export controls and readiness for tariff talks. His comments contrast… Read More ›
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Thailand faces mounting pressure as trade talks with the US stall, Sirikanya slams government confusion, Uyghur deportation strains ties, Chambers case draws MAGA attention in… Read More ›
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The Thai King and Queen say they are ‘heartbroken’ by Pope Francis’s death, recalling his 2019 visit as a cherished memory. As his funeral begins… Read More ›
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Thailand’s aviation industry soars with FAA’s Category 1 safety status restoration, allowing Thai Airways to resume US flights and boosting tourism. The move promises increased… Read More ›
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US–Thai trade talks stall again as PM urges caution and balance with China, while Paul Chambers’s brother demands no talks begin until the jailed academic… Read More ›
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PM Paetongtarn laughs off media rumours of a cabinet reshuffle and coalition breakup, as key partners Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai vow to stay united until… Read More ›
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China warns Thailand against siding with the US as trade talks are postponed again. Pressure mounts on Bangkok over F-16 jet deal rejection, cabinet reshuffle… Read More ›
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Controversial National Park ranger Sai Scott is to be formally removed this week after a viral beach row with a Russian tourist, rising staff complaints… Read More ›
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Pope Francis has died aged 88, ending a 12-year papacy marked by humility, reform and global outreach. He inspired millions with his compassion and message… Read More ›
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Opposition MP Sirikanya Tansakul backs higher public borrowing to tackle the Trump tariff crisis but urges the government to revise its 2026 budget and present… Read More ›
PM Paetongtarn names herself Culture Minister also in new cabinet ahead of Constitutional Court ruling 
Minister dismisses reports of an 18% tariff deal with the United States on exports. Talks still in play 
Police raid on a Den of Iniquity weed shop shows just why Thailand has moved to again outlaw the drug 
PM Paetongtarn hoping to get a fillip from US-Thai trade talks as she battles for political survival against arch foes 
Swede handed a nasty docket in Pattaya as his former life of fraud at home caught up with him Wednesday 
Finance Minister is banking on a U.S. extension of the reciprocal tariff suspension expiring on July 9 
Cannabis or marijuana again going underground on November 11 2025 after minister’s order on Monday 
Elderly Latvian arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport trying to smuggle heroin out of Laos to Malaysia 
iPhone saves woman from a crossbow arrow fired by crazy Norwegian on Thursday morning in Surat Thani 
Bhumjaithai Party lays down the gauntlet on weed. Calls for passage of its original 2022 control law 
Search for a new central bank boss heats up amid a political and economic storm buffeting the kingdom 
Two drug mules in drug party killed by Thai armed forces on the Myanmar border. 4.8 million pills seized 
Cannabis ghost back to life after finishing quest to Chiang Mai. Piya reclaimed his life from the drug 
48-year-old Russian tourist drowns swimming off Karon Beach with red flags raised warning of danger 
Time to face up to the villainous regime on Thailand’s eastern border. Hun Sen’s gangsterism exposed in new audio clip 
Online prostitution network operating in Singapore from Thailand is smashed by joint police operation 
Liquidity crisis or shortage of cash on the ground is shrinking Thailand’s economic growth prospects 
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