Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
Culture, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Original plans to deregulate cannabis, this year, were for it to be made freely available only for medical use and products with a strictly limited… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
Death again highlights the danger of Thailand’s roads for foreigners including pedestrians, car drivers, motorcyclists and bicyclists due to reckless driving and a lack of… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Face mask requirement in public is abandoned except for crowded areas and places with poor ventilation such as public transport as Thailand drops all restrictions… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
Police chief in Phuket warns of the danger to foreigners who become intoxicated and the duty of care that exists to foreign visitors who are… Read More ›
The proposals from the meeting which ranged from declaring Thailand mask-free outdoors to eliminating temperature checks on arrival, come as the kingdom’s foreign tourism numbers… Read More ›
Crime, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
On Saturday, Police Lieutenant General Surachate Hakparn was dispatched by headquarters to find out more about the group who were detected on Saturday on the… Read More ›
Scene found by police at The Emerald Terrace apartment building early on Tuesday morning was one of a sex, drugs and alcohol party with condom… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand has by far the greatest number of guns in circulation compared to any other country in ASEAN, 50 times more than Singapore and over… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thailand puts itself on alert against Monkeypox. Officials underline that there is no need for the public to panic at this time as the Ministry… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Minister Anutin told a public forum on Friday that the Thailand Pass application could still be scrapped but health officials need more time to examine… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Details of the harrowing crime were given this week by senior police officers in Phetchaburi province who revealed that legal proceedings against Chantima Wongwatkee are… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
In an address to an audience representing the growing US Thai community, he spoke of his government’s success in maintaining stability, introducing new legislation and… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Minister still on a mission about face masks. A key committee within the Ministry of Public Health is looking to make sure that the public,… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Tik Tok video featuring a transgender influencer joking with a disabled person in a wheelchair sparks fury across Thailand from royalists who claim the skit… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Growth in foreign tourist arrivals since Sunday, May 1st has been impressive with a 63% spike in numbers arriving at Thailand’s main Suvarnabhumi Airport and… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
It had been thought that with high smartphone penetration among the population and the widespread use of digital apps for payments during the pandemic, a… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The economy is very much depending on a stronger performance this year by the foreign tourism industry. The proposal to scrap the Thailand Pass regime… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
More foreign tourists are part of the answer for Thailand’s still challenged economy. Figures released by the government show falling unemployment in line with rising… Read More ›
Culture, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Failure to pass two laws amending the country’s voting process is not only a possibility but also very much fraught with danger, one that is… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Unvaccinated travellers still face 5 days quarantine, a prior negative test and an RT-PCR test on Day 4 or 5 but on Friday, the decision… Read More ›
Monkeypox case in Thailand confirmed in transit passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport last week 
June and July set to see fireworks in Thai politics with Thamanat poised to lead Setthakij Thai Party 
Thailand Pass to be used in Monkeypox screening at airports with new RT-PCR test for the disease 
Sunday’s Bangkok poll may mean the end for PM after the Palang Pracharat Party’s dismal showing in seats 
Thailand Pass app retained for foreign tourists but Thai nationals are to be exempted after June 1st 
Sex drugs found in hotel room of Australian man who died from balcony fall on Tuesday in Phuket 
26 year old murders her grandmother after being confronted with bank theft charges by her relative 
Prayut unveils 3 ‘R’ strategy for a deeper and broader partnership with the US on the economy 
Face masks to be still needed in Thailand even after the emergency said Minster Anutin this week 
PM is running out of time and confidence as opposition plots heave against him in June or July 
Bank props up a slipping baht while Thai unions strongly pursue ฿492 minimum daily wage claim 
Thailand Pass linked to Emergency Decree as Anutin wants priority for Thais ahead of foreign tourists 
Thailand and Japan announce defence pact on visit by Japanese PM to Bangkok ahead of US summit 
Cash is still king in Thailand with a cashless society not on the cards anytime soon says study 
Both sides of the political divide agree a General Election will be called before the end of 2022 
Anutin may agree to abolish Thailand Pass but wants all foreign tourists to have booster shots for easy access 
Policeman jailed, sacked from the force over death of young doctor at a zebra crossing in Bangkok 
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