Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
VISA WAIVER FOR THAIS GOING TO THE UK | One of the goals of the UK-Thai Strategic Partnership agreement signed with UK Foreign Secretary Lord… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
American 19, caught abusing horses in Phuket. Thalang Police to grill suspect after disturbing allegations & CCTV evidence. Appointment made with father’s consent. Cruelty or… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s Election Commission moves to dissolve the country’s largest political party, Move Forward, over lèse-majesté law advocacy. The party vows to fight back as it… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
American woman arrested at illegal Ko Phangan daycare centre or crèche. 8 detained as latest Immigration Bureau crackdown targets foreign business violators across Thailand. An… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai Economic Council raises the question of social media regulation amidst a fake news surge. In particular, online influencers face scrutiny as concern grows over… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
British Airways to resume Bangkok flights from late October. Gatwick to Suvarnabhumi Airport thrice weekly. A boost for Thai aviation hub plans. Flyers expect to… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Surrogacy regime to be thawed in Thailand as the Pheu Thai-led government greenlights foreign couples to access surrogacy services in the kingdom. The shift from… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Former and present officials as well as civilians face serious charges in the Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya scandal. Allegations of cover-up and corruption resurface after 7… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai surrogacy smuggling bust: Man nabbed for transporting frozen semen into Laos. Arrest shines a light on an underground surrogacy trade that is also linked… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
PM orders Gender recognition law. LGBTQ rights advancing rapidly in Thailand. The first Southeast Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage expected alongside recognition of alternative… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Ice Cream Spiderman boosts Thailand’s soft power! Viral TikTok clip from Surat Thani goes global. It showcases Thai quirkiness and a love of culinary delights.… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thaksin’s homecoming is imminent amidst growing tumult over royal motorcades. Threats of further protests over his time in prison and early release also loom large.… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Horrifying accounts emerge of a 63-year-old German man coughing up blood mid-flight from Bangkok to Munich. Despite efforts, he succumbed to the catastrophic loss of… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Tragic accident in northern Thailand as van carrying Danish tourists crashes en route to Pai party. Driver killed, three seriously hurt. Concerns mount over road… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The danger posed by motorbikes in Thailand sees dreams crushed and lives lost every day. The situation is also an economic issue. Young Australian man… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
PM Srettha Thavisin presses on doggedly with his increasingly contentious Digital Wallet scheme. The plan faces public indifference, warnings of legal peril for ministers involved… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Five Russian tourists arrested for allegedly abducting a Belarusian couple, extorting ฿31 million in cryptocurrency. The victims narrate a harrowing ordeal, recounting threats and violence.… Read More ›
Crime, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Justice Minister Thawee Sodsong led a delegation to Beijing, intensifying efforts against transnational crime. Thailand and China to work together to tackle the drug menace.… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
A day of horrifying revelations, as 53-year-old Swiss husband, Mr Roland confessed to strangling his Thai wife, Orathai Posee-ngarm. The woman inherited ฿13 million in… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Move Forward Party’s Rakchanok Srinok triumphs over defamation suit. Bangkok court deems her comments honest criticism against media figures Anchalee Phairirak and Kanok Rattawongsakul. The… Read More ›
Thailand shocked as United States shelves trade talks after Prime Minister’s call with Trump on Friday 
Indian stepfather arrested in Chaam for horrifically brutal murder of an 8 year old girl found on Sunday 
German criminal thug detected by the public on Koh Phangan for offensive behaviour. Wanted by Interpol 
Foreign tourists seriously injured as passenger tour bus slides out of control and overturns on highway 
Superb policing leads to a bad day at the office on Sunday for gold shop robbing thug in Samut Sakhon 
Sex, drugs, business and work abuses linked to expats targeted this week by police raids on Koh Phangan 
Scam centre volunteer fleeing Burma arrested in Mae Sot. Previously deported he had returned in August 
Tense rescue of Russians from a jagged shoreline off a private island near Phuket carried out by Navy 
Thais and a Nigerian arrested in ฿114 million romance scam online fraud ring in Chonburi and Bangkok 
Eye popping appointment of Ben Smith’s ex lawyer as an official at the Prime Minister’s Office defended 
Prime Minister Anutin recommits to deal with the People’s Party to bring about Constitutional change 
Battle with scammers rages within Royal Thai Police as Big Joke continues fight against alleged corruption 
Kla Tham Party and Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow at the bull’s eye of Thailand’s political storm 
Chaos and confusion at Miss Universe pageant now being hosted in Bangkok after 2 day double disaster 
Thai women arrested on Monday linked with biggest romance scam ever netting Nigerians ฿6.2 billion 
Israeli armed robber arrested at Koh Samui Airport on Sunday trying to board a plane out of Thailand 
PM Anutin tells Anti Money Laundering Office to act decisively on scammer funds to prevent sanctions 
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