Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen

Defending the thin blue line: Ex-Phatthalung Chief challenges fugitive Sia’s corruption claims 

Defending the thin blue line: Ex-Phatthalung Chief challenges fugitive Sia’s corruption claims 

December 2, 2023

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

Former police chief stands by accused officer amid fugitive allegations. As Sia Pang Na Node’s escape saga unfolds, the ex-chief warns against destabilising drug suppression… Read More ›

Another black eye for Thai tourism with sick UK man’s ‘horrific’ plight in Phuket exposed on world’s media 

Another black eye for Thai tourism with sick UK man’s ‘horrific’ plight in Phuket exposed on world’s media 

November 30, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Harrowing tale of British tourist, Dean Penson, stranded in a Thai hospital in a nightmarish encounter with suspected leukaemia. His best friend paints a horrific… Read More ›

‘Madame Dear’ throws her hat in the ring for the Democrat Party leadership with the party at war

‘Madame Dear’ throws her hat in the ring for the Democrat Party leadership with the party at war

November 29, 2023

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

As Thailand’s oldest political party battles internal strife post-May’s General Election, former Palang Pracharat Party Bangkok MP, Ms Wattanya Bunnag, known as Madame Dear, announces… Read More ›

Bridegroom murders his bride, mother-in-law, sister in law and a guest at his wedding night party

Bridegroom murders his bride, mother-in-law, sister in law and a guest at his wedding night party

November 26, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Locals say 28-year-old Chaturong Suksuk was known to be jealous of his 44-year-old wife and sensitive both about the age difference between them and his… Read More ›

Former Danish hotel owner just released from prison faces another, longer stretch, behind bars 

Former Danish hotel owner just released from prison faces another, longer stretch, behind bars 

November 24, 2023

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

Plight of the elderly Danish businessman is a salutary lesson on what can go wrong in Thailand when the dream turns overnight or even in… Read More ›

Chinese visa scheme linked to Chinese beggars on Bangkok’s streets as PM accepts its failures

Chinese visa scheme linked to Chinese beggars on Bangkok’s streets as PM accepts its failures

November 22, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Disfigured beggars flying into Suvarnabhumi Airport from China and staying in hotels while earning bags of cash concealed from kind-hearted passersby prompts Thai police to… Read More ›

Taiwanese man had counterfeiting operation in two safes in hotel room where he was murdered

Taiwanese man had counterfeiting operation in two safes in hotel room where he was murdered

November 21, 2023

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

48 year old who, it now appears, was embarking on another career in crime, having served time for human trafficking in Taiwan, gave his life… Read More ›

34-year-old Thai woman sought by police linked to Thursday’s hotel murder of a Taiwanese man 

34-year-old Thai woman sought by police linked to Thursday’s hotel murder of a Taiwanese man 

November 19, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The murky and brutal murder of a 48-year-old tourist reveals the deadly underbelly of crime and mobile cash in the twilight zone of Bangkok’s dangerous… Read More ›

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 ›