Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
Trump resurgent with new running mate JD Vance as President Biden pulls out of the race
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Biden faced Mounting Pressure as Trump rose with JD Vance: With Democratic calls for Biden to exit the race intensifying, the President has pulled out… Read More ›
Energy Minister confirms no rise in electricity prices as government policy aims for cheaper tariffs
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s Minister of Energy scolds media and confirms no rise in electricity prices from September to December 2024, keeping rates stable at ฿4.18 per unit.… Read More ›
Chinese Tik Tok star believed to have been murdered by another Chinese tourist on Monday, July 1st
Chinese TikTok star Yan Ruimin believed murdered by a fellow Chinese tourist in Bangkok. Police tamp down crime syndicate speculation but identify a key suspect… Read More ›
Elderly, retired British couple see dream life turn sour after dangerous spat with Hua Hin neighbours turned violent
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Elderly British couple in Thailand face turmoil after a violent clash with neighbours. Legal battles loom over assault and CCTV use. An elderly British couple… Read More ›
New Senate heads for parliament as Election result is confirmed by the country’s oversight agency
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Senate confirmed amid controversy: Thailand’s new Upper House to be formally seated. Election Commission issues ‘Orange Cards’ after detailing rigorous vetting of over 48,000 applications.… Read More ›
Berserk Foreigner in Phuket assaults a man, steals a passenger van and crashes it causing disruption
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Berserk foreigner in Phuket escapes hospital, assaults a man, steals a passenger van, and crashes it. Massive traffic delays ensue. Severely injured, he was cut… Read More ›
Jilted Thai lover arrested for blackmailing his former French amour who he says beat him up in Vietnam
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Jilted Thai lover arrested for blackmailing former French flame after abusive breakup in Vietnam. Published explicit videos, extorted €900, caught in Pattaya by Technology Crime… Read More ›
Axe to fall on duty-free on arrivals as Finance Minister pushes the message of an expanded tax base
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
AXE TO FALL ON DUTY-FREE ON ARRIVAL SHOPS: Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira orders duty-free concessions at Thailand’s eight international airports to shut down, aiming to… Read More ›
One local official hunted while another is sent to military camp for questioning in Yala bomb probe
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Local official arrested and another hunted in Yala bomb probe. A young engineer is questioned by the military after a deadly explosion, while a second… Read More ›
Teacher with everything to live for took his own life. Missing car was found in Chiang Mai on Friday night
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A 43-year-old deputy school director in Lamphun, northern Thailand, was found dead on Friday night after being missing for over 12 days. Teacher Bank, or… Read More ›
US serviceman’s son’s search for his Dad’s Thai girlfriend from 1968-1971 comes to an abrupt halt
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A poignant tale of an elderly US serviceman and his Thai girlfriend from the Vietnam War era went viral before the serviceman’s son halted the… Read More ›
Russian woman chases Phuket purse-snatching thief on a motorbike for 30 minutes on Sunday night
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Alisa Makarenko pursued a purse snatcher through Phuket town, capturing the thrilling chase on video. Police are confident of catching the culprit using CCTV footage.… Read More ›
EV charging station fire badly damages Bangkok port for rapidly expanding electric motorcycle taxi firm
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Blaze destroys Bangkok EV station. Police probe fire at Winnonie motorbike charging hub. No injuries, but extensive damage feared. Station part of expanding eco-friendly taxi… Read More ›
Zero-dollar tour cancer strangling Thailand’s tourism economy and poisoning its reputation abroad
Crime, Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Zero-dollar tours are crippling Thailand’s tourism recovery. Up to 50% of Chinese tour group arrivals could be victims of these extortion rackets, spreading negative views… Read More ›
Case against oil smuggler may be a pup. AG official questions whether the boat arrests were legal at sea this week
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
After arresting three escaped oil smuggling vessels, concerns rise over collusion and corruption. With no oil found, just crew, dogs, and puppies, AG official warns… Read More ›
Tourist authority offers help to FTI tourists left stranded in Thailand after tour firm collapse in Germany
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thai hotels and tourism firms were shocked by the June 3rd collapse of German travel giant FTI, responsible for 100,000 bookings last year. Amid reports… Read More ›
Crackdown on pet outlets as Bangkok Governor warns any new Chatuchak centre must meet standards
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Governor Sittipunt mandates strict standards for any new Chatuchak pet centre after a fire kills 5,000 animals. With a July 15 deadline, city officials intensify… Read More ›
Anguish felt worldwide as thousands of animals and other species perish in Chatuchak centre blaze
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A fire at the controversial Bangkok wildlife market early Tuesday has caused global sorrow. Thousands of species, including dogs, cats, birds and monkeys, perished. City… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
New Zealand Day brothers have landed back home in their own country after 4 months in detention
July 13, 2024
Two middle-aged New Zealand brothers returned home
Elderly, retired British couple see dream life turn sour after dangerous spat with Hua Hin neighbours turned violent
July 11, 2024
Elderly British couple in Thailand face turmoil after
New Senate heads for parliament as Election result is confirmed by the country’s oversight agency
July 10, 2024
Senate confirmed amid controversy: Thailand’s
War in Myanmar is making Thai officials nervous with ominous signs that the military junta is faltering
July 8, 2024
Thai Army secures Moroccans’ release amid
Berserk Foreigner in Phuket assaults a man, steals a passenger van and crashes it causing disruption
July 7, 2024
Berserk foreigner in Phuket escapes hospital, assaults
Ranong femme fatale followed her illicit lover to his new job. It ended on Friday night with murder on the street
July 6, 2024
Ranong’s shocking murder unfolds as an officer
Narcotics Suppression Bureau voted on Friday to reschedule Cannabis as an illicit drug by January 1st 2025
July 5, 2024
Narcotics Control Board votes to make recreational
Passenger van travellers rescued by Highway Police from rabid driver high on crystal methamphetamine
July 4, 2024
Samut Songkhram Police save passengers from a drugged
Top Thai insurer says no more new policies for EV cars. Later, it emphasised renewals case by case
July 2, 2024
Thailand’s second-largest EV insurer, Tokio
Turkish Romeo tries to coerce a Thai woman by stealing her phone and uploading her naughty photos
July 1, 2024
Turkish Romeo steals ex’s phone and posts her
Woman dies in massive fireball caused by Yala explosion in Bannang Sata near busy police living quarters
June 30, 2024
Massive fire bomb kills a woman in Yala’s
Crackdown on drugs sees 41% more arrests since October as Thursday saw a massive nationwide blitz
June 29, 2024
Nationwide blitz on 2,523 locations leads to 132
Minister links higher inflation with increased growth. Calls a target policy hike saying 1% is ‘too low’
June 27, 2024
The government and the Bank of Thailand remain at
Big Joke gets the boot backdated to April 18th. Now he must legally fight the order to sack him in the Administrative Court
June 26, 2024
Big Joke booted out. Police Commission Votes 12-0 to
Assange lands in Bangkok as he spirits home to freedom and an end to his legal woes with the US
June 25, 2024
Julian Assange lands in Bangkok en route to US
Former Phuket expat media salesman can expect to die in a UK prison if convicted of abuse charges
June 24, 2024
Former Phuket media salesman, known locally as Peter
EV charging station fire badly damages Bangkok port for rapidly expanding electric motorcycle taxi firm
June 24, 2024
Blaze destroys Bangkok EV station. Police probe fire
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