Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen
The Head of the Immigration Bureau, Lieutenant General Sompong Chingduan, has issued a call for immediate action on the border as, so far, over 320… Read More ›
It is reported that the Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, Wichai Chaimongkol, has filed a complaint urging drug suppression police to… Read More ›
The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that Thailand has been able to protect its population and public health service from the Covid-19 threat and publicly linked… Read More ›
Government’s economic team has approved work permits for Elite cardholders investing over $1 million over 5 years as the new, limited, foreign tourism regime becomes… Read More ›
Thailand has, for over two years, pursued a liberalisation programme to make medical extracts of cannabis available to those in need and is now further… Read More ›
The late arrest of a man, sought in connection with a murder over 14 years old, has left Pattaya police investigating the alleged role of… Read More ›
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Actions of US tech giant are questionable and have left a family business struggling with a tsunami of negative and vituperative commentary after it was… Read More ›
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Countries in South America and the Indo Pacific region are, right now, hoovering up Thailand’s regular tourists with another contingent having already decided to stay… Read More ›
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The dangerous incident is yet another warning to foreigners to stay clear of all political protest activity in Thailand during what is an escalating and… Read More ›
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Officials are warning employers in Thailand following the case. The school authorities could be facing up to ฿2 million in fines and up to 10… Read More ›
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The move, this week, drew some praise even from anti-government activists but has alienated a large and probably silent contingent of the kingdom’s population, both… Read More ›
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The move follows a new policy directive issued to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society last week by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and… Read More ›
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Dr Noppadol Kannikar of the firm Super Poll, in his commentary on the findings of a survey of public opinion in Thailand from the 20th… Read More ›
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Remembered as the greatest Scotsman ever, Connery revealed that his decades of success were never planned when he was growing up in working-class Edinburgh. He… Read More ›
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After another week of protests and two days of a special parliamentary session, the kingdom is still mired in political conflict. There are two key… Read More ›
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Foreign embassies in Thailand including that of the United States are urging their nationals, still in Thailand with an extended tourist visa, to move quickly… Read More ›
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The current United States Ambassador Michael De Sombre has long refuted claims that the United States was supporting political activity in Thailand including protests. The… Read More ›
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It comes as the government attempts to streamline what has been a shambolic mismatch of regulations concerning various aspects and implementation of the Special Tourist… Read More ›
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Events this week show that the Thai public still retains strong support for the monarchy but also wants to see more unity in politics and… Read More ›
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The comments come as there are tentative signs that Thailand’s predicted economic contraction for 2020 will not be as severe as expected while the Ministry… Read More ›
Big tech US website Tripadvisor stings struggling Thai hotels and resorts after acting in bad faith 
Thai ministers set out ambitious agenda to make the kingdom the dominant digital player in ASEAN 
Tourism industry totters on the brink as tourists from the UK, the USA and Europe can now apply on conditions 
Experts see a brighter day under a Biden/ Harris US administration as PM pens congratulations 
Top international school in Phuket in hot water after two UK teachers were arrested for working illegally there 
French man’s deportation shock is a wake-up call to all foreigners in Thailand using social media 
25-year-old American killed during police siege after Pattaya crime spree with a stolen Glock 9mm handgun 
King tells western TV crews that he loves all Thai people equally and the kingdom is the land of compromise 
Sean Connery, the sexiest man alive, who played James Bond, has passed away at 90 years of age in Bahamas 
Coup again ruled out by Prawit as reconciliation is sought but with growing calls for Prayut to go 
Visa amnesty finally ending but the new regime is pragmatic and may allow for further renewals 
Foreign condo buyers to get permanent residency under debt-free scheme being mooted by officials 
Strength of support for the monarchy being seen this week as political unrest deepens into standoff 
Rapidly rising debt levels in Thailand means that the country must open up to mass tourism quickly in 2021 
Top minister accuses protesters of imperiling economic recovery and the health of Thai people at this time 
Special Tourist Visa – first Chinese tourists flying in with plans for European visitors to follow soon 
Voice TV ordered shut by a Thai court as action against media outlets proceeds despite assurances 
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