Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen

Big Joke’s police career on the brink as police chief threatens to suspend the high profile top cop from job

Big Joke’s police career on the brink as police chief threatens to suspend the high profile top cop from job

March 18, 2024

Crime, Living, Thailand:

BIG JOKE ON THE BRINK AS TOP COP FACES SUSPENSION | Deputy Police Chief General Surachate Hakparn, aka ‘Big Joke,’ fights a potential career-ending crisis… Read More ›

New Zealand men face serious charges after a violent attack on a police officer in Phuket on Saturday

New Zealand men face serious charges after a violent attack on a police officer in Phuket on Saturday

March 17, 2024

Crime, Living, Thailand:

New Zealand men in hot water after violent attack on Phuket policeman. Two New Zealand tourists face charges after assaulting a Phuket traffic officer. Their… Read More ›

Shell from cannon fired from one naval frigate into another as they docked at Sattahip Naval base on Thursday

Shell from cannon fired from one naval frigate into another as they docked at Sattahip Naval base on Thursday

March 14, 2024

Living, Thailand:

HTMS Khirirat was struck by artillery fire from HTMS Chonburi, injuring 13 sailors. The incident at Sattahip Naval Base has already triggered an urgent investigation… Read More ›

Russian murdered in Phuket at a residence converted into a cannabis factory. Main suspect just flew out

Russian murdered in Phuket at a residence converted into a cannabis factory. Main suspect just flew out

March 13, 2024

Crime, Living, Thailand:

Russian tourist murdered in Phuket cannabis factory. Prime suspect flees as chilling details emerge of a 41-year-old Russian man who was found dead. The main… Read More ›

PM and Macron discuss visa-free access for Thai nationals in the European Union’s Schengen zone

PM and Macron discuss visa-free access for Thai nationals in the European Union’s Schengen zone

March 12, 2024

Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Prime Minister Settha Thavisin’s Paris tête-à-tête with French President Emmanuel Macron heralds a push for visa-free Schengen access for Thai passport holders. Amid trade and… Read More ›

Swiss man Uli Fehr’s hellish Thai nightmare as he is detained and branded as a threat to society

Swiss man Uli Fehr’s hellish Thai nightmare as he is detained and branded as a threat to society

March 9, 2024

Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Swiss man’s nightmare continues: Uli Fehr’s visa revoked, detained by authorities, branded a threat to society. Amidst legal battles, Fehr’s business is being scrutinised. Public… Read More ›

Another even more serious assault by a Swiss man on a frail Thai woman as Uli Fehr has his visa revoked 

Another even more serious assault by a Swiss man on a frail Thai woman as Uli Fehr has his visa revoked 

March 7, 2024

Crime, Living, Thailand:

Thai Woman brutally assaulted by another Swiss man at a Trang supermarket on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the notorious Swiss man in Phuket, Uli Fehr aka ‘Mr… Read More ›

Huge street battle in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area between Thai and Filipino transsexuals being probed

Huge street battle in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area between Thai and Filipino transsexuals being probed

March 5, 2024

Crime, Living, Thailand:

Authorities probe violent clashes in Sukhumvit. Filipino trans workers under scrutiny. Concerns over visa abuses and organised crime. Tourism Minister reassures that the impact will… Read More ›

Public anger boils over in Sunday protests in Phuket against Swiss man Mr Uli and private beaches

Public anger boils over in Sunday protests in Phuket against Swiss man Mr Uli and private beaches

March 3, 2024

Crime, Living, Thailand:

Fury of Phuket locals against Swiss man Uli Fehr who allegedly assaulted a 26-year-old female doctor on the night of Makha Bucha Day. Activists also… Read More ›

Swiss man’s seaside paradise turns sour as Phuket police press assault charges after doctor’s complaint

Swiss man’s seaside paradise turns sour as Phuket police press assault charges after doctor’s complaint

March 1, 2024

Crime, Living, Thailand:

Swiss expat Uli Fehr’s assault on Thai doctor Thandao Chandam on Makha Bucha Day incites public outrage in Phuket. The expat now faces a police… Read More ›

German woman jumps from motosai bike in chronic sexual assault by driver travelling to her hotel in Phuket

German woman jumps from motosai bike in chronic sexual assault by driver travelling to her hotel in Phuket

February 28, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

German tourist sexually assaulted by a Phuket motorcycle taxi driver in the early hours of Monday morning. The victim jumped to safety. Perpetrator arrested by… Read More ›

Father warns lives of activists including his daughter are in peril as extreme hunger strike continues

Father warns lives of activists including his daughter are in peril as extreme hunger strike continues

February 26, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Father’s desperate plea for daughter’s life amid ongoing hunger strike. Court denies bail for Tantawan and Natthanon despite deteriorating health. Tensions rise as case fuels… Read More ›

Scare on Air Asia flight to southern Thailand as phone power bank explodes into flames mid-flight

Scare on Air Asia flight to southern Thailand as phone power bank explodes into flames mid-flight

February 25, 2024

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Terrifying drama unfolded on Thai AirAsia flight FD3188 to Nakhon Si Thammarat as a power bank burst into flames mid-air. Quick action by trained crew… Read More ›

Big Joke fights for his name as summons rumours swirl around him linked with online gambling site network

Big Joke fights for his name as summons rumours swirl around him linked with online gambling site network

February 23, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Big Joke’s reputation is threatened as an online gambling scandal rocks the Royal Thai Police. The high-profile deputy chief stoutly denies allegations amidst an intense… Read More ›

Hun Sen visit to Thaksin in Bangkok signals that the ex-premier may not be retiring from politics as suggested

Hun Sen visit to Thaksin in Bangkok signals that the ex-premier may not be retiring from politics as suggested

February 21, 2024

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Hun Sen’s surprise visit to Thaksin Shinawatra in Bangkok raises questions about Thaksin’s political future. The Cambodian leader’s arrival is sure to spark rumours about… Read More ›

Banker calls for government to rein in Thailand’s persistently large black economy amid economic malaise

Banker calls for government to rein in Thailand’s persistently large black economy amid economic malaise

February 17, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thai Bankers Association President, Phayong Sriwanich, calls for urgent measures to tackle Thailand’s vast informal economy, accounting for nearly half of GDP. Highlighting its detrimental… Read More ›

Not Scotsmen but Cameroonians who had already fled Thailand after committing foul murder and theft 

Not Scotsmen but Cameroonians who had already fled Thailand after committing foul murder and theft 

February 15, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Two Cameroonian suspects fled Thailand for Singapore after the fatal assault and theft of ฿5 million cash from Kyaw Zeyar, a 53-year-old Burmese businessman. Initial… Read More ›

Russian arrested in Pattaya on Interpol Red notice and warrant for drug-related offences at home on tip-off

Russian arrested in Pattaya on Interpol Red notice and warrant for drug-related offences at home on tip-off

February 12, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Russian fugitive nabbed in Pattaya after 10 years on the run for drug offences. ‘Mr Mikail’ was arrested on an Interpol Red Notice. The public… Read More ›

Violent clashes between royalists and activists in central Bangkok lead to injuries and concern

Violent clashes between royalists and activists in central Bangkok lead to injuries and concern

February 10, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Violent clashes at Siam BTS Station raises alarm as royalists and activists faced off. A 20-minute brawl ensued near Siam Paragon Shopping Centre. Activists’ survey… Read More ›

Real danger averted in Maha Sarakham as love-sick man spurned by his wife takes hostages at school

Real danger averted in Maha Sarakham as love-sick man spurned by his wife takes hostages at school

February 9, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Maha Sarakham police officers lauded for diffusing a tense school hostage situation. A gunman, distraught over marital woes, held hostages but surrendered without harm. Police… Read More ›