The MG brand is back and again hugely popular in Thailand despite a few hiccups for one Thai woman
A negative post on MG cars by a Thai woman has highlighted a new age of global co-operation in selling the private car dream to… Read More ›
Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen
Thai beaches are relatively safe from shark attacks when compared with other coastal regions such as Florida
Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
The figures are clear, shark populations in Thailand are actually in decline and they are mostly non-threatening species but high visitor numbers and aberrations have… Read More ›
Capital punishment is back in Thailand. Cold blooded murderers and drug traffickers are in a spot
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Murder conviction and death-sentence upheld for Spanish national whose callous and cruel crime shocked Thailand in 2016. After a long absence, the death penalty has… Read More ›
Thailand is feeling the heat from its hot tourism industry
Economy, Foreigners, Media, Thai World:
The unabated climb in Thai tourism numbers comes at a price including environmental concerns and a potential drop off in European or western visitors… Read More ›
Drink driving in Thailand can have the severest of consequences
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Forget the tall tales of easygoing Thai police and backhanders – drink driving in Thailand is a big No, No for all foreigners as Thailand… Read More ›
Double life of a UK man who became a drug dealer in Udon Thani
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand:
UK man suspected of drug dealing killed in police car chase as he fled a routine police enquiry. The foreigner who was married to a… Read More ›
Movie Predator steps out of the big screen and enters real life in Thailand
Thai police in Mukdahan province stop ‘Predator’ after giving speech to local High School on individual expression and making money out having fun There is… Read More ›
News that the Thai boys were alive started a world media news quake
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand:
The successful rescue of the Thai ‘wild boars’ soccer team has changed the image of Thailand for the better – it is an inspirational moment… Read More ›
State – owned media company in Thailand announces a shift towards digital media and online activity
Culture, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Innovative Thai state broadcaster moving into the digital age as TV ad revenue plummets as younger audiences move online One of Thailand leading media operators… Read More ›
Thai PM confirms China as Thailand’s ‘No.1 partner’
Economy, Politics, Thai World:
As relations between Thailand and the USA improve, the country promotes ASEAN and friendship with all countries but appears to want to keep its economic… Read More ›
German man who overstayed his visa by nine years arrested by Thai police
Crime, Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
British man found himself detained this year after recovering from a coma following an accident on his way to the airport to leave Thailand This… Read More ›
Australian man jailed for sexually abusing Thai children shows the depravity that authorities must tackle
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand has been a playground for sex perverts and paedophiles but all that is changing as Thai police work closely with foreign services using big… Read More ›
The scam is up – Nigerian lover boys arrested for taking advantage of Thai women seeking Love online
Crime, Foreigners, Media, Thai World:
One Thai academic posts a video clip of African scammers using black magic to overpower victims into transferring large amounts of cash. As a widespread… Read More ›
Some Thai people lose patience as China sends 1 million tourists per month to visit Thailand
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The Chinese tourist boom poses a challenge to Thai travel and tourist interests as well as the Thai public Thailand has become an irresistible magnet… Read More ›
Hero Bangkok taxi driver contacts radio station to give back 270,000 baht left in his taxi
Culture, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Personal:
Hero taxi driver shows true colours of most hard working Bangkok taxi drivers A Bangkok taxi driver has restored confidence in a service that has… Read More ›
Thai Government warns about fake news online as political discourse picks up before elections
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Tough laws concerning online speech and commentary should be noted by foreigners as Thailand resumes political discourse Thailand’s authorities have warned the public that it… Read More ›
Foreigners snared in sex industry crack down as Thai police promise that wrong doers will be detected
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
One foreigner (American) arrested in Thailand for human trafficking while another (Swiss) arrested for possession of child pornography as part of sex industry crackdown
Thailand to build real time database to track foreigners
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
More crime in Thailand is being linked to foreign gangs attracted to the country’s lifestyle and economic opportunities Thailand is gearing up efforts to monitor… Read More ›
Thailand is a highly connected society and powerful force on the internet
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World:
Thailand is an advanced country for internet usage with Thai women leading the way Thailand continues to be placed in the top 10 worldwide for… Read More ›
Thai police ramp up action on fake slimming products as four Thai women die
Crime, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thai World:
One Thai man loses mother and sister in huge personal loss as police investigate and legal battles loom Thai authorities have seized assets and money… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Six Thai police aviation officers killed on Friday in crash off Hua Hin. Posthumous promotions declared for the crew
April 26, 2025
Six Thai police officers died when a light aircraft
Uzbek tourist’s forged dollar holiday in Thailand ends with his arrest by Pattaya police after complaints
April 25, 2025
An Uzbek tourist was arrested in Pattaya after funding
Russian tour guides and travel firms suppressed in Phuket task force operation led by Tourist Police
April 25, 2025
Tourist Police in Phuket arrest two Russians for
Brit on Koh Samui in hot water after a road traffic violation. Found with Cocaine and an expired visa
April 25, 2025
British man, 28, busted on Koh Samui after fleeing
Monarch pays a touching tribute to Pope Francis as he is mourned in Rome. King and Queen ‘heartbroken’
April 24, 2025
The Thai King and Queen say they are ‘heartbroken’
$1 million or ฿34 million car wiped out instantly on Wednesday morning in Bangkok after hitting pickup
April 23, 2025
฿34 million Ferrari bursts into flames in Bangkok.
Two young women robbed at gunpoint on Sunday in South Pattaya. Suspect arrested by police in 48 hours
April 23, 2025
A Thai man disguised as a motorcycle taxi driver
Paul Chamber’s brother says academic must be returned to United States before US-Thai trade talks
April 22, 2025
US–Thai trade talks stall again as PM urges caution
Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door
April 22, 2025
Rumours swirl of a major cabinet shake-up as PM
Sai Scott National Park Ranger to be formally removed from role by Director-general’s order this week
April 21, 2025
Controversial National Park ranger Sai Scott is to be
Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many
April 21, 2025
Pope Francis has died aged 88, ending a 12-year papacy
Narcotics Czar issues severe warning about killer drug cocktail ‘Labubu’ sold in Bangkok over Songkran
April 21, 2025
Deadly ‘Labubu’ party pills sold during Songkran
Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand
April 20, 2025
BMW road rage incident involving ex-mayor’s son
Ranger Sai resigns but defiantly insists that he was right to teach a Western foreign tourist a lesson
April 20, 2025
Defiant Thai-Scots ranger “Sai Scott” resigns
Thai economy thrown into disarray by Trump’s tariffs. Exports and Tourism may both be far lower in 2025
April 19, 2025
Trump’s tariffs create economic turmoil for
Young German couple, the parents of a toddler, blown off the road in Phang-nga at a Zebra crossing point
April 19, 2025
Young German couple pushing a toddler in a stroller
Prime Minister orders arrests over the Chatuchak Auditor General building disaster within seven days
April 18, 2025
PM orders arrests within 7 days over Chatuchak
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