Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
Move towards health insurance for foreigners does not yet cover business, work or marriage visa holders and comes as Thai authorities are looking at health… Read More ›
Defendant in the case, 56-year-old Suthep Phochanasomboon, lost his ฿874k bail bond when he failed to turn up at the Chonburi Provincial Court on May… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Survey does show that there is interest in visiting Phuket and that some are already booked to come after July 1st. However, there is frustration… Read More ›
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn visited Phuket on Saturday and assured potential holidaymakers that there will be no change to the promise… Read More ›
Thailand is currently listed as ‘amber’ and not ‘red’. However, the current third wave outbreak in the country, regulations and confusion, such as that over… Read More ›
Tourism authority is predicting that this year’s foreign tourist arrivals will spend ฿80,000 to ฿100,000 per head during their stay in Thailand leaving the kingdom… Read More ›
34-year-old son Ratish Sachathamakul went kayaking while his parents later emerged from their bedroom looking for the pool area. When the younger man returned, he… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Police seized 5 bottles of beer for examination as well as CCTV equipment from the luxury hotel to be reviewed by experts after being told… Read More ›
Crime, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Tragic and sad case has become controversial in Thailand due to the media coverage of the story where the prime suspect, arrested on Wednesday, Mr… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The Moderna vaccine and a package being promoted by the Private Hospital Association is emerging as a favoured option among the expat community while many… Read More ›
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Chinese media, this week, has been covering the story of 35-year-old Mr Zhang Yang also known as ‘Leo’ portraying the actions of the Thai police… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Pattaya, on Wednesday, confirmed that it is also pushing ahead with reopening to vaccinated foreigners without quarantine although the Pattaya scheme appears to have several… Read More ›
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Australian Federal Police have been targeting the Chinese drugs empire with triad links for decades. Together with other police agencies and the UN agency responsible… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand experiences the largest day of infections so far as the government announces it is preparing a vaccination programme with contact facilities and communications for… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Details of the kidnapping of a Taiwanese man and extortion attempt on March 28th were given by the police on Saturday at a press conference.… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Police are interviewing at least five other women and further charges are expected against the serial rapist who is the subject of complaints from up… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Foreigners will have access to the free public vaccine programme in the government’s effort to vaccinate 70% of the population by the end of 2021.… Read More ›
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Police are hunting down the serial rapist who uses a knife and drugs to intimidate and control his victims after luring them on ‘pretty’ assignments… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
New visitor charge for all incoming travellers from 2022 will be ฿300 but will provide for automatic insurance cover for foreign tourists in Thailand, something… Read More ›
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
A human rights agency linked with Myanmar says what is happening there is not a struggle between opposing groups but a ‘crime against humanity’ being… Read More ›
Supreme Court Chief sets up panel to investigate bribery claims linked to ฿11 billion tax appeal by Toyota 
IMF urges government to loosen nation’s purse strings as finances tighten with the tax take down 
Budget bill passed but not before Bhumjaithai Party MPs call for a walkout from the government 
Phuket has herd immunity, now it will also have international flight connectivity from July 1st 
Remains of Ukrainian ambassador to Thailand who died on Ko Lipe on Sunday sent to Bangkok 
Failure to pass the ฿500 billion borrowing decree could lead to the dissolution of parliament 
Thai Princess steps into the vaccination drive as there is positive news from officials in Phuket 
Nigerian and his wife led romance scam gang that generated ฿200 million in 50 accounts since 2020 
On the 2014 coup anniversary, amid crisis, it is still likely Prayut will be reelected PM in 2023 as things stand 
Foreigners can register at local hospitals and medical facilities for a vaccine from June 7th 
Economic picture continues to darken as cabinet approves new ฿700 billion loan to plug the gap of higher deficits 
Expats to get vaccine app as Buriram threatens jail for anyone not complying with jab rollout mission 
Two Americans arrested over kidnapping linked with failed gloves deal and loss of ฿93 million 
39-year-old man in court charged with raping two women, remanded in custody until May 24th next 
Battle of Bangkok against the Covid-19 virus with record deaths and still rising hospitalisations 
Trade pact with Hong Kong as Thailand negotiates both Chinese and new western trade relationships 
Colourful Bangkok former sex industry tycoon Chuwit told to quit sniping by an aide to the PM 
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