Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday was more cautious when he confirmed that the government was moving towards endemic status but stressed that… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
On Friday, one 30-year-old woman, Hathairat ‘Ann’ Thanakitamnuay or Anna Vidhyaphum, the wife of former Democrat Party turned street protester and political activist, Tanat Thanakitamnuay… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thailand’s foreign tourism industry is not expected to make a full recovery until 2026 according to Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput as the Asia… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The latest charges against Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a key political activist and opponent of the government, have been anticipated for some time ever since the Prime… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The news comes with rising foreign tourist arrivals from April reportedly up by 66% this week as the requirement for a pre-departure test and a… Read More ›
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Police swooped on Matthew Christensen after he had just returned from a trip to Ko Samui. The American is understood to be well known in… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The drive to legalise pot or marijuana pursued by the Bhumjaithai Party may, in time, prove popular with Thai people as a source of income… Read More ›
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Despite the debunking of the grotesque and sensational claims made by the young Thai woman by senior Thai and Cambodian police officers, there remains the… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Spurned man had left an hour before after imploring his estranged girlfriend, who was previously married to a foreigner outside Thailand, to resume their relationship.… Read More ›
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Top cop ‘Big Joke’ appeared to support the woman’s story on Wednesday when he revealed that police in Thailand had intercepted a message from what… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The trial comes as a new law, strengthening legal protections against torture and human rights abuses against people held in custody with more transparency provisions,… Read More ›
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The world has become an extremely dangerous place since February 24th 2022 with growing fears that the situation can escalate. There is also a growing… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thai exporters say that shipments will be off by between $4 billion and $5 billion by the end of June. At the same time, the… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A UK man who moved to Thailand when his wife was first diagnosed with oncoming Alzheimer’s, speaks positively about the kingdom which still offers a… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Complaints filed with the Emergency Health Hazard and Disease Control Division of the Department of Disease Control at the Ministry of Public Health allege 2,081… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
40-year-old Kevin Douglas was arrested over eight hours after the assault last November when he barged his way into a woman’s home in the Queens… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
In the course of last week’s intensive investigation which saw up to 20 police teams in Phuket led by the National Police Commissioner General Suwat… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The 63-year-old man had sold his business in Germany before moving to Thailand. Interviewed by police on Monday, his Thai wife revealed his current occupation… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
This important step is part of a wider programme to attract more foreigners to Thailand to live. However, the government is also determined that these… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
A senior police officer, on Saturday, Police Colonel Somkiart Chomchai, told reporters that locals close to the situation said that the 22-year-old attacker, with a… Read More ›
Central bank rate call a minor issue compared to the surge in fiscal spending and deficit planned in 2025 
UK man impaled on wall spikes in Pattaya. Second freak accident this week after engineer’s death 
In 2023, Thailand shifted away from cash just as Sweden’s central bank asked to see it protected in legislation 
Cannabis law emerges as a big political threat to the coalition judging by what happened in 2022 revolt 
Sad story of failed love between an elderly Austrian and his Thai wife aired publicly in Pattaya dispute 
Police warn travellers arriving at Bangkok’s airports of a fast-track immigration clearance scam offer 
Police chief withdraws defamation case to allow a full and open probe by investigators into his affairs 
Rabid Russian assaults police team in Phuket after going berserk at a city centre hotel on Tuesday 
Same-sex marriage law passed by lower house. Next comes a law to legalise prostitution in Thailand 
Phuket tourism boss concerned that the ‘feelings’ of locals on the island may be provoked by foreigners 
Horror greets responders after shocking high-speed motorbike crash on Phuket road leaves three dead 
Srettha dismisses speculation of a plot to defeat the budget and replace him as the Prime Minister in a heave 
Big Joke survives an alleged effort to discredit him. PM appoints temporary police chief and enquiry panel 
Big Joke’s police career on the brink as police chief threatens to suspend the high profile top cop from job 
Thaksin’s visit to Chiang Mai lays down a marker. The ex-PM is still a compelling political force in Thailand 
Shell from cannon fired from one naval frigate into another as they docked at Sattahip Naval base on Thursday 
It’s all over for Move Forward, Thailand’s largest political party, after the Election Commission’s latest move 
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