PM orders a re-evaluation of the balance between public health and economy as Omicron fears ease
There are signals that the doors to foreign tourism may be reopened again in the coming weeks if not then in the second quarter as… Read More ›
Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen
GDP fall for Thailand’s flagship Eastern Economic Corridor project since the COVID-19 crisis began
The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is a project conceived and launched by a law pushed by the junta government from 2016 to 2018. It is… Read More ›
Crazed married man who murdered 23-year-old woman on Christmas Day was high on illicit drugs
Accused man charged with the intentional killing of 23-year-old Inthuron Korhan remanded in custody as the court is presented with an array of charges including… Read More ›
Father brings monk to a murder scene in Samut Prakan after his 23-year-old died in rape attack
On Tuesday morning residents on the seventh floor of a Samut Prakan condominium building where a young woman lost her life last Saturday evening with… Read More ›
Minister suggests that ‘Test and Go’ now paused entry regime may be restarted in the New Year
Mixed signals from Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul and the Director of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) General Supoj Malaniyom on Tuesday… Read More ›
Inflationary fears for Thailand more muted than in the United States but planners should prepare
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
The World Bank warns that chronic levels of household debt and a failure to contain a flare-up from Omicron could see Thailand’s economy go backwards… Read More ›
Do or Die mission for ex-husband in Ayutthaya who gunned his spurning ex-wife down lying on a hammock
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
35-year-old husband went to the family home of his ex-wife to either make up with her or commit murder. When 32-year-old Jarupan Insutha again insisted… Read More ›
Man with mental health issues kills his mother with knives and plastic bags in a central Bangkok office
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Ongoing violent crimes within families driven by mental health are a weekly feature of news reports in Thailand. Even before the increased pressures and anxiety… Read More ›
Bangkok’s drug hub, ministerial shakeup as police track down partners of African cocaine network
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai screening for outgoing cargo found wanting after huge heroin drug consignment failed to be detected before being flown out from Bangkok concealed within a… Read More ›
French expat government critic deported after being denied entry into Thailand via Phuket on Saturday
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Last year he was told by the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok that his visa was already cancelled and he was to be deported. He has… Read More ›
DTAC True merger to set up a Thailand 4.0 tech behemoth to bolster the economy still ‘uncertain’
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Two sides to the merger now begin due diligence but the fate of the deal ultimately hinges on obtaining regulatory approval. DTAC, 65% owned by… Read More ›
Police chief to expedite the removal of ‘Ferrari Joe’ as capital murder charges are due to be filed in court
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Charges expected to be filed at the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases against Police Colonel Thitisan Utthanaphon or ‘Ferrari Joe’ and six… Read More ›
Tourism reopening may lose momentum as government pivots back to public health priorities
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Failure by Thailand to relaunch the entertainment and nightlife industry in December will temper the momentum of the November 1st reopening and will be particularly… Read More ›
Incoming passengers vent frustration at problems and bugs with the Thailand Pass system this week
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Despite this, there is a continued surge in interest as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-general of Information confirmed that the system had received and… Read More ›
4 women behind multi-million dollar counterfeit racket smashed by police in Nakhon Pathom after raid, arrests
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Girl power team operating a US dollar counterfeiting racket at a printing facility northwest of Bangkok, thwarted by a police raid that saw the arrest… Read More ›
Vaccinated tourists from 63 countries can leave SHA plus hotels after 1st night says top official in Phuket
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Protests from small business operators who feel excluded from the reopening process in Phuket on Friday drew a clear response from Deputy Governor Pichet Panapong… Read More ›
Fears for travellers trying to access Thailand in the interim period as Thailand Pass launch nears GO
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Hoteliers have generally given a warm welcome to the new urgency driving the November 1st reopening injected by Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha but are… Read More ›
Police investigate the rape of a party hostess in Chonburi, three men accused have been arrested
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The latest case highlights the dangers of ‘hostessing’ for young women in Thailand seeking to earn short term cash by serving drinks and performing a… Read More ›
46 countries green-lighted as Thailand’s tourism business is set to take off from November 1st
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s foreign tourism big bang: 46 countries listed below from November 1st with nightlife to reopen on December 1st next. The Minister of Public Health,… Read More ›
Online skimming scam impacting thousands of Thai bank account holders shut down by officials
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The scam highlights the importance of data protection both by Thai firms and international firms where credit and debit cards are used. On Monday, it… Read More ›
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December 16, 2021
A lawyer for Ms Jirajariyawetch said his client was
Do or Die mission for ex-husband in Ayutthaya who gunned his spurning ex-wife down lying on a hammock
December 13, 2021
35-year-old husband went to the family home of his
A cautious recovery in 2022 says Bank of Thailand boss but PM strikes a mildy more optimistic note
December 11, 2021
Baht is predicted to fall due to tightening monetary
Thaksin affirms loyalty to the monarchy amid new efforts to limit discourse and Amnesty probe
December 8, 2021
There is increasing tension about public commentary in
China could be an economic time bomb sitting on Thailand’s doorstep as Evergrande collapse nears
December 4, 2021
As Thailand and the world battle the COVID-19 virus
With Omicron hovering, firms already suffering a cash flow crunch with the economy again in peril
December 1, 2021
A senior official with the University of the Thai
French expat government critic deported after being denied entry into Thailand via Phuket on Saturday
November 28, 2021
Last year he was told by the Immigration Bureau in
Prachin Buri trans woman murdered by angry married family man after refusing to end their love affair
November 25, 2021
Police have already obtained a confession to the
Nightlife to reopen on a certified basis as officials try to balance public health and the economy
November 22, 2021
As Thailand’s reopening numbers are reassessed, a
Police chief to expedite the removal of ‘Ferrari Joe’ as capital murder charges are due to be filed in court
November 18, 2021
Charges expected to be filed at the Central Criminal
Thailand Pass is being upgraded but passenger stress stories continue with cancellation threats
November 15, 2021
A UK man with a wife who was seeking to visit her
Tourism reopening may lose momentum as government pivots back to public health priorities
November 11, 2021
Failure by Thailand to relaunch the entertainment and
UK Foreign Secretary visits Bangkok after AUKUS security pact further raises tensions with China
November 8, 2021
Thailand unveiled a memorandum of understanding with
Thailand’s first unicorn success story, hailed by Bangkok’s markets, turns over ฿9 billion a day
November 6, 2021
This week former Minister of Finance Korn Chatikavanij
4 women behind multi-million dollar counterfeit racket smashed by police in Nakhon Pathom after raid, arrests
November 3, 2021
Girl power team operating a US dollar counterfeiting
Economy climbing out ‘of a hole’, foreign firm’s confidence levels rose sharply during October
November 1, 2021
The Finance Ministry is insisting the economic growth
US businessman in Bangkok kidnap plot seeks justice as police link him to damaging American TV report
October 29, 2021
Senior officers with the Food and Drug Administration
