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Bangkok Police seek arrest of white Westerner linked to the hotel murder of a Taiwanese man

Bangkok Police seek arrest of white Westerner linked to the hotel murder of a Taiwanese man

November 18, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police are seeking to question a white Westerner who it is believed may have inflicted a brutal and fatal attack on a 48-year-old Taiwanese tourist… Read More ›

Hopes that 25 Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be freed in the next 10 days in ceasefire

Hopes that 25 Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be freed in the next 10 days in ceasefire

November 16, 2023

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

A solemn ceremony to welcome back the remains of five deceased workers, all men from Northern Thailand. It was the fifth such shipment after 39… Read More ›

Police Chief rebuffs reports of Chinese Police being deployed to Thailand to protect tourists

Police Chief rebuffs reports of Chinese Police being deployed to Thailand to protect tourists

November 14, 2023

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

The proposal to allow the presence of Chinese police in Thailand will open up a hornet’s nest for Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin if it is… Read More ›

Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt

Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt

November 13, 2023

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

The danger of a credit downgrade for Thailand is growing as private sector debt continues to creep up, and even with interest rates at only… Read More ›

Four policemen jailed for five years by Criminal Court over Taiwanese actress bribe at checkpoint

Four policemen jailed for five years by Criminal Court over Taiwanese actress bribe at checkpoint

November 9, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The court heard testimony that the Chinese actress and a friend were told they would face arrest and detention for up to three days because… Read More ›

19-year-old woman nabbed for human trafficking over sex for sale service on the X social network

19-year-old woman nabbed for human trafficking over sex for sale service on the X social network

November 6, 2023

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

The accused told police she acted as a go-between, using the social media page to attract customers. She admitted she was the administrator of the… Read More ›

Economy is in troubled waters with fears for both exports and foreign tourism as 2023 winds down

Economy is in troubled waters with fears for both exports and foreign tourism as 2023 winds down

November 3, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand enters the countdown to the end of 2023 with an extremely troubled economy and gloomy outlook into 2024. Nothing can be taken for granted,… Read More ›

Violent death of American tourist in Phuket probed by local police after grim discovery at hotel

Violent death of American tourist in Phuket probed by local police after grim discovery at hotel

November 1, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The American citizen of Costa Rican heritage arrived at the end of August and had intended to stay at least until the end of November.… Read More ›

Srettha and top officials become more critical of Israel as Hamas uses Thai hostages as leverage in War

Srettha and top officials become more critical of Israel as Hamas uses Thai hostages as leverage in War

October 31, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nu-Kara flies to the Middle East for meetings in Egypt and Qatar. Qatar is currently the headquarters of the Hamas leader Ismail… Read More ›

Anutin: crackdown on illegality extends to the nightlife sector; no more graft or pay-to-play

Anutin: crackdown on illegality extends to the nightlife sector; no more graft or pay-to-play

October 24, 2023

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

A Get Tough policy on nightlife operators is coming as the Minister of Tourism and Sports is pushing for 4 am closing hours for tourism… Read More ›

Heavily armed gold shop raiders foiled by wily owner who threw 20kg explosive device into tank

Heavily armed gold shop raiders foiled by wily owner who threw 20kg explosive device into tank

October 23, 2023

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

The attack in Narathiwat appeared to deploy several groups of armed men to thwart and divert a security response while they robbed a large department… Read More ›

Kamnan Nok death penalty case leads to a national crackdown on all illegal activity and corruption 

Kamnan Nok death penalty case leads to a national crackdown on all illegal activity and corruption 

October 20, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Corruption crackdown is similar to efforts seen under President Xi Jinping in China, with 700 names being reviewed by the Ministry of the Interior with… Read More ›

Russians to get 90-day visa on arrival as tourist numbers wobble in October ahead of High Season

Russians to get 90-day visa on arrival as tourist numbers wobble in October ahead of High Season

October 18, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand has continued this year to be a popular choice for Russians seeking sun and relaxation away from the pressures of a country at war.… Read More ›

Swiss man, Moldovan woman die in what police think was a murder-suicide act in Amnat Charoen

Swiss man, Moldovan woman die in what police think was a murder-suicide act in Amnat Charoen

October 16, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The couple lived in a rented house in the province for five months and lost contact with a critical local friend on Thursday. Officers discovered… Read More ›

Senior police officer granted bail on rape charges as his lawyer claims he is being intimidated 

Senior police officer granted bail on rape charges as his lawyer claims he is being intimidated 

October 15, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police forensic commander is accused of organising third parties to have sexual relations with his wife and using threats or intimidation to have her comply… Read More ›

Digital Wallet plan could break up the government before it launches says top Thai political pundit

Digital Wallet plan could break up the government before it launches says top Thai political pundit

October 12, 2023

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

The unwieldy and blunt Digital Wallet online credit giveaway, using blockchain technology, will be conducted through the Krungthai Bank smartphone banking application, and it must… Read More ›

Former Thai Ambassador murdered by 19-year-old Burmese man who fled the kingdom next day

Former Thai Ambassador murdered by 19-year-old Burmese man who fled the kingdom next day

October 11, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Killer withdrew money several times from the former diplomat’s bank account on Thursday, September 28th, as he fled Bangkok for Chiang Rai, where he later… Read More ›

Chinese nuclear-powered sub disaster, 55 dead in the Yellow Sea, a wakeup call for Thailand

Chinese nuclear-powered sub disaster, 55 dead in the Yellow Sea, a wakeup call for Thailand

October 9, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The reported incident, which happened in August and is absolutely denied by Beijing and Chinese officials, raises the issue of safety and confidence about the… Read More ›

Killer moved to psychiatric clinic as men accused of selling him firearms are remanded in prison

Killer moved to psychiatric clinic as men accused of selling him firearms are remanded in prison

October 7, 2023

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

Minister of Justice Thawee Sodsong suggests that the government will have to look at the law relating to the prosecution of individuals under 15 years… Read More ›

Killer’s parents did not appear in court as Chinese niece recalls the terror of her aunt being executed

Killer’s parents did not appear in court as Chinese niece recalls the terror of her aunt being executed

October 6, 2023

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

The 14-year-old attacker fired 40 rounds according to the Royal Thai Police on Thursday hitting innocent people at the Siam Paragon Shopping Centre eleven times… Read More ›

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