Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen

Potential hazard lights flashing as kingdom’s auto loans spiral into default with sky-high borrowing

Potential hazard lights flashing as kingdom’s auto loans spiral into default with sky-high borrowing

July 2, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Concern is growing that Thai borrowers may not be able to carry the heavy load of household debt in the aftermath of an end to… Read More ›

Case closed against Thailand’s most deadly serial killer, the female of the species, on 75 criminal charges

Case closed against Thailand’s most deadly serial killer, the female of the species, on 75 criminal charges

July 1, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The accused serial killer’s baby died in prison last week as police pressed 75 charges in the case. General Surachate Hakparn insists that the defendant… Read More ›

Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police

Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police

June 28, 2023

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

Evidence in both cases speaks to the perpetrators experiencing a hallucinatory state and not being able to take responsibility for their actions. In the first… Read More ›

Bullman nearly captured by Interpol in Paris at the end of May and then extradited back to Thailand

Bullman nearly captured by Interpol in Paris at the end of May and then extradited back to Thailand

June 26, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Bullman is now living in Oslo and will not be deported back to Thailand but is expected to be charged concerning the death of UK… Read More ›

Outgoing Foreign Minister defends his two days of regional dialogue with Myanmar held in Pattaya

Outgoing Foreign Minister defends his two days of regional dialogue with Myanmar held in Pattaya

June 23, 2023

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Desperate bid by the caretaker government to present the Burmese junta regime in Nay Pyi Taw as legitimate has drawn hostility from politicians in Thailand,… Read More ›

Officers warned of a thin line between crime and policing as the force confronts website extortion case

Officers warned of a thin line between crime and policing as the force confronts website extortion case

June 19, 2023

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

The latest corruption scandal related to allegations made by the owners of a gambling website known as ‘Foxbet 168’ who say they already paid ฿85… Read More ›

Overstaying Belgian man shot himself in the head in Phuket on Tuesday, third suicide in 2 weeks

Overstaying Belgian man shot himself in the head in Phuket on Tuesday, third suicide in 2 weeks

June 17, 2023

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

Belgian was facing arrest and deportation from Thailand after having stayed in the kingdom for over 9o days beyond the expiry of his visa. Police… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest

Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest

June 15, 2023

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

Ex PM Thaksin says he wishes to return to be with his seven grandchildren while describing his current exile in Dubai as akin to a… Read More ›

Biggest criminal case in Thai history to be finalised, on Friday, against suspected serial killer Am Cyanide

Biggest criminal case in Thai history to be finalised, on Friday, against suspected serial killer Am Cyanide

June 12, 2023

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

It is thought the alleged female serial killer may be facing 80 or so criminal charges including additional counts of theft and forgery in addition… Read More ›

Hitman in attack on a Russian in Phuket arrested at the airport after making it easy for police

Hitman in attack on a Russian in Phuket arrested at the airport after making it easy for police

June 10, 2023

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

A quick response by Thai police on Wednesday and a mistake by a Kazakh hitman who attempted to murder a Russian national leaving him in… Read More ›

Corrections boss dismisses guard for affair with inmate’s wife and extorting money from family

Corrections boss dismisses guard for affair with inmate’s wife and extorting money from family

June 8, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thai government is working to try to improve prison conditions which are still highlighted by international rights bodies as inadequate due to overcrowding as well… Read More ›

Chinese invasion claim by Chuwit saying there are now 3 million new arrivals in tourist hotspots

Chinese invasion claim by Chuwit saying there are now 3 million new arrivals in tourist hotspots

June 5, 2023

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

On Monday, Chuwit clarified that not all the 3 million new Chinese residents arriving here to do business were either bad or grey actors. Many… Read More ›

Thai Marijuana tycoons ponder mixed messaging from the Move Forward-led coalition on the drug

Thai Marijuana tycoons ponder mixed messaging from the Move Forward-led coalition on the drug

May 31, 2023

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

Move Forward deputy leader has given an assurance to operators licenced by authorities in respect of marijuana or cannabis that their businesses will not be… Read More ›

Bullman, the Norwegian killer and fugitive from Thai justice lands in Oslo on a false name and passport 

Bullman, the Norwegian killer and fugitive from Thai justice lands in Oslo on a false name and passport 

May 28, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Killer is believed to have been lying low in a Southeast Asian country since he was last seen at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi. His… Read More ›

Killer of former bar girl in Pattaya claims he was attacked by the young woman with a glass shard

Killer of former bar girl in Pattaya claims he was attacked by the young woman with a glass shard

May 26, 2023

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

The woman’s decomposing body was found on May 20th last at an apartment complex on Soi Buakhao in the heart of Pattaya when residents complained… Read More ›

US turns down Thai request for advanced F35 fighter jets but offers less expensive F16s and F15s

US turns down Thai request for advanced F35 fighter jets but offers less expensive F16s and F15s

May 25, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The news comes with the US fighter jet in strong demand from US forces and key allies with only 920 aircraft built so far. The… Read More ›

Cops probe death of elderly man with Alzheimer’s whose body was found on Thursday in Bangkok

Cops probe death of elderly man with Alzheimer’s whose body was found on Thursday in Bangkok

May 24, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Tragedy came in the same week as the discovery of a young American tourist trapped in Pattaya’s sewerage system covered in sludge. The man was,… Read More ›

Am Cyanide sues activist who raised alarm over alleged killing spree. Former lawyer summoned

Am Cyanide sues activist who raised alarm over alleged killing spree. Former lawyer summoned

May 24, 2023

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

The use of Thailand’s defamation laws which include both civil court and criminal court proceedings, by those accused of wrongdoing even when facing court arrest… Read More ›

Attorney General to have final say on prosecution in court for money laundering of Senator Upakit

Attorney General to have final say on prosecution in court for money laundering of Senator Upakit

May 21, 2023

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

Senator may be on the verge of being prosecuted for money laundering and other offences if the country’s Attorney General gives the say-so following a… Read More ›

Family of Chinese businessman threaten to lynch suspects and refuse to believe prostitution story

Family of Chinese businessman threaten to lynch suspects and refuse to believe prostitution story

May 20, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Police were told by the killer that the 43-year-old man had repeatedly engaged the services of underage 17-year-old prostitute Nong Fai from Satun province and… Read More ›