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Mystery ฿6 million to be traced after Chuwit outwits detractors again by calling in the police to investigate

Mystery ฿6 million to be traced after Chuwit outwits detractors again by calling in the police to investigate

March 31, 2023

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

Over the last six weeks, Mr Chuwit’s anti-corruption crusade has moved on to politics and his attacks on the Bhumjaithai Party which he has labelled… Read More ›

Senator Upakit met Narcotics Bureau investigators pursuing money laundering enquiries against him

Senator Upakit met Narcotics Bureau investigators pursuing money laundering enquiries against him

March 28, 2023

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

Interestingly, after being confronted with potential charges by the investigators which he refused to acknowledge, Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun was taken to have his fingerprints checked… Read More ›

Fear-mongering, fake news and disinformation being stoked in China against visiting Thailand

Fear-mongering, fake news and disinformation being stoked in China against visiting Thailand

March 24, 2023

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

Thai officials through the Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing were forced this week to issue a reassurance to potential Chinese visitors to the country regarding… Read More ›

US agents accompany Thai raids on gangs that bilked ฿3.5 billion from American seniors to accounts here

US agents accompany Thai raids on gangs that bilked ฿3.5 billion from American seniors to accounts here

March 22, 2023

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

Long arm of US law enforcement reaches out with the help of the Royal Thai Police to smash international online fraudsters targeting US citizens from… Read More ›

Bad week on the campaign trail for General Prayut as a lack of public enthusiasm makes itself known

Bad week on the campaign trail for General Prayut as a lack of public enthusiasm makes itself known

March 17, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Videos that have gone viral show two women in Ratchaburi province this week being manhandled by police and security officials at a rally for General… Read More ›

Enquiry finds that Police Chief in Narathiwat province went rogue and advises charges against 3 officers

Enquiry finds that Police Chief in Narathiwat province went rogue and advises charges against 3 officers

March 16, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The probe was initiated last October by National Police Commissioner General Damrongsak Kittiprapas following explosive allegations made by victims support activist Atchariya Ruangrattanapong who backed… Read More ›

Police chief orders probe into police officers who sought a rescinded arrest warrant for a sitting senator

Police chief orders probe into police officers who sought a rescinded arrest warrant for a sitting senator

March 14, 2023

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

The case is now being guided by the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) as it involves criminal activities outside the kingdom with over a thousand… Read More ›

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan warns that those in power who support coups still exist

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan warns that those in power who support coups still exist

March 12, 2023

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

The highlighting of the ideological divisions in Thai society by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan on Wednesday and a statement which appeared to suggest the… Read More ›

Pre-inquest review hearing into death of Wild Boar soccer player Dom scheduled for July 6th

Pre-inquest review hearing into death of Wild Boar soccer player Dom scheduled for July 6th

March 5, 2023

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

The sudden death of the young teenager pursuing his dream of learning to play football in the United Kingdom came as a huge shock after… Read More ›

Minister suspended from duties after top court accepts suit from MPs linking him with business 

Minister suspended from duties after top court accepts suit from MPs linking him with business 

March 3, 2023

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

The removal of Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob comes just days after he warned prolific whistleblower Chuwit Kamolvisit that he had only 13 days to… Read More ›

Minister: Chuwit has 13 days to back up corruption claims related to Bangkok’s Orange line contract

Minister: Chuwit has 13 days to back up corruption claims related to Bangkok’s Orange line contract

February 28, 2023

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

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, on Tuesday, appeared to try calm tensions between the Bhumjaithai Party and Chuwit Kamolvisit but, at the same time, his… Read More ›

Tragic death of Uyghur Muslim in Immigration detention raises case of 50 men seeking asylum from China

Tragic death of Uyghur Muslim in Immigration detention raises case of 50 men seeking asylum from China

February 24, 2023

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

Human rights groups and NGOs including the UNHCR are hoping the death of the 49-year-old man who was held for over nine years after he… Read More ›

Family and villagers seize body of slain insurgent wanted for a number of bombing attacks in Yala

Family and villagers seize body of slain insurgent wanted for a number of bombing attacks in Yala

February 22, 2023

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

On Tuesday, the Commander of Army Region 4 Lieutenant General Santi Sakuntanak defended the decision to return fire after the suspect began shooting not long… Read More ›

Tragic death of Wild Boar captain in UK to be reviewed by coroner’s court. Severe head injury reported

Tragic death of Wild Boar captain in UK to be reviewed by coroner’s court. Severe head injury reported

February 19, 2023

Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Great sadness over the untimely death of the 17-year-old who was following his dream at a prestigious UK football academy when his life was cut… Read More ›

Top Royal Thai Police officers under scrutiny over links to huge illegal online gambling cash flows

Top Royal Thai Police officers under scrutiny over links to huge illegal online gambling cash flows

February 15, 2023

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

Latest revelations by Chuwit Kamolvisit focus on police officers within the force taking bribes from the illegal gaming industry moonlighting as masters of business and… Read More ›

UK drug trafficker arrested in swoop by heavily armed police after being on the run for 5 years in Thailand

UK drug trafficker arrested in swoop by heavily armed police after being on the run for 5 years in Thailand

February 11, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

54-year-old Richard Wakeling was sentenced to eleven years in prison by a British court in 2018 following the discovery of liquid amphetamine valued at £8… Read More ›

Thai Airways rakes in cash, may exit rehabilitation plan in 2024 with its SET shares relisted in 2025

Thai Airways rakes in cash, may exit rehabilitation plan in 2024 with its SET shares relisted in 2025

February 9, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Bullish Chief Executive Officer Chai Eamsiri explains that the airline is on course to emerge from rehabilitation by the end of 2024. Volume continues to… Read More ›

Russia insists American Boeing aircraft flying to Thailand are safely maintained despite blowout

Russia insists American Boeing aircraft flying to Thailand are safely maintained despite blowout

February 7, 2023

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

Azur Air flight passengers were given food, refreshments and hotel accommodation before being flown home to Moscow on Sunday as technical experts looked at the… Read More ›

Frenchman held in Bangkok for extorting money from foreigners in Pattaya claiming police links

Frenchman held in Bangkok for extorting money from foreigners in Pattaya claiming police links

February 4, 2023

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

Big Joke or Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate Hakparn urged foreign residents and tourists in Thailand not to be afraid to report anyone claiming… Read More ›

Burmese in Thailand take to the streets in support of the country’s democratic unity government

Burmese in Thailand take to the streets in support of the country’s democratic unity government

February 2, 2023

Culture, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Military junta and its reviled Tatmadaw forces are losing ground in Myanmar while resorting to warfare from the air to keep their hold on power… Read More ›

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