Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Legal battle looms as local power player denies premeditated murder: Nakhon Pathom’s Kamnan Nok secures bail and pledges to face trial in April 2024. He… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Foreign tourism is falling, signalling a precarious future. Manufacturing is slumping and the services sector has stumbled. Analysts warn of challenges ahead, while the government… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Fugitive ‘Sia Pang Na Node’ exposes corruption on the run: Escaped inmate’s social media videos prompt wider and in-depth investigation into alleged injustice in Phatthalung… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Renowned justice activist ‘Gun Jom Palang’ takes a bold stand against a 37-year-old school female teacher, accusing her of sexually abusing and blackmailing a 12-year-old… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
10 hostages kept in isolation for medical and security screening before they meet Thai Embassy officials in Israel. Kittiya Thuengsaeng says she can wait a… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
On Friday, however, Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nu-Kara played down the news saying the media report from London was not confirmed while a government spokesman said… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Riotous scenes as Thai nightlife workers let rip when tensions overflowed at a well-known Pattaya Go Go bar early on Sunday morning. Police are investigating… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The productive exchange between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Canadian PM focused on the need to conclude a free trade agreement currently being negotiated… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A 29-year-old couple murdered a small businessman over the price of a cheap cocktail using a .38 revolver purchased on Facebook. Appalling crime shocks Thailand… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
With foreign tourism income running at just over half the level seen in 2019, Thailand’s tourism industry is moving fast to attract more tourists and… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Bangkok and Thailand have become ‘world headquarters’ for economically priced cosmetic surgery as part of a broader medical tourism boom, which has been tainted in… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The virulence with which the accusations of sexual harassment against the two MPs have been pursued serves as notice that for Move Forward, the Party’s… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Approval from the Ministry of Public Health comes conditional on strict zoning, with the proposal targeted at a select number of nightlife establishments linked with… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Social media activist who in the last year has exposed misery and suffering beneath the surface of Thai society brings his latest victim to ‘Big… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Duangphet or ‘Dom’ was at the heart of a rescue in July 2018, which generated warmth and goodwill throughout the world. His death in February… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Bhumjaithai Party MP last month urged the government to look at how Singapore is benefiting from selectly legalising casinos with a report that the US… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Latest tourism security scare in the centre of Lopburi. A 26-year-old man was arrested on Saturday following an early morning handbag snatch targeting a UK… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Comments by the Iranian Ambassador in Bangkok demonstrate Hamas is using the 19 Thai hostages as leverage to halt the bombardment of the enclave. Ambassador… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) has already identified the financial trail concerning the money transferred by the young girl at the centre of an enormous… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The proposal looks like it is proceeding nationwide this year, pushed by the country’s new soft power panel and endorsed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.… Read More ›
UN ‘Happiness Index’ questioned as IPSOS poll says Thailand is the 7th happiest country in the World 
Mad Mustafa from Belgium created chaos at a Pattaya 7/11 on Tuesday morning destroying bottles of wine 
TM6 goes off well but officials and Tourism Minister warn of industry in ‘crisis.’ Blame foreign media 
Brit leaves hospital in Phuket. Family confronted with £10k a day hospital bill to treat him after crash 
Horror smash as carefully driven Chinese car at traffic lights hit by a truck at speed. Lorry driver absconds 
Defence Minister: Attorney General expediting a ‘thorough’ review of the Paul Chambers case at all levels 
Prime Minister struggles to explain what is happening with US-Thai trade talks raising an ‘ASEAN’ plan 
Prime Minister Paetongtarn wilts and turns sick at cabinet meeting in Nakhon Phanom discussing drugs 
Third Army defends its role in the prosecution of American Professor Paul Chambers in Phitsanulok 
Thailand online TM 6 goes live for new arrivals after Thursday. Now paper TM6 forms will also be allowed 
Russian in Pattaya seriously injured in stabbing by fellow Russian after chatting with old girlfriend 
Ice-cold beer and cigarettes hit the spot for young Russian tourists off scenic Koh Phi Phi Leh in Krabi on Wednesday 
Irish man viciously attacked with a folding knife in Pattaya early on Saturday morning near his condo 
Six Thai police aviation officers killed on Friday in crash off Hua Hin. Posthumous promotions declared for the crew 
Uzbek tourist’s forged dollar holiday in Thailand ends with his arrest by Pattaya police after complaints 
Russian tour guides and travel firms suppressed in Phuket task force operation led by Tourist Police 
Brit on Koh Samui in hot water after a road traffic violation. Found with Cocaine and an expired visa 
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