Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
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 ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Police investigation finds that the Deutsche Welles TV exposé on Pattaya underage sex arrests was unethical. No substance was found in the claims made in… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Visa-free regime boosts Chinese interest and sentiment, while caution arises given last year’s pattern. Russian tourists with 90-day stays contribute to the robust influx, generating… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin returned from the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 energised by ambitious plans for Thailand’s future. In particular, he appears focused on… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
In a stunning act, 29-year-old actress and singer, Chontida Asavahame, rejects an MP seat and leaves the Bhumjaithai Party. The daughter of a powerful political… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
In the wake of a catastrophic fireworks explosion that claimed 23 lives in Suphan Buri, one woman’s fortunate escape highlights the pressing need for industrial… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Vietnamese duo arrested for targeting tourists at the Grand Palace in Metropolitan Police crackdown. Japanese tourist’s bag was snatched and ฿459,670 was charged by the… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Rubber tree feud ends in brutal slaying: Husband and wife, Nitikorn and Chananthita, gunned down, set ablaze in rural Trang. Ongoing land feud revealed as… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Israeli Ambassador launches Tuk Tuk campaign in Bangkok, urging the release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The 100-vehicle initiative aims to keep… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
‘Young mother buried alive by estranged husband: Maha Sarakham in shock. Family and community demand justice after another shocking outrage. Meanwhile, the double murderer who… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thai steel coffin horror, a wealthy family’s cruel demise: Sinister crime shocks Sakon Nakhon Province. A son lures his father and sister to a pond,… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai Cannabis Crackdown: Health Minister’s new law targets recreational use and challenges Bhumjaithai’s legacy. Minister Cholnan unveils strict cannabis law, eliminating recreational use. The current… Read More ›
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 
Threat from contaminated fruit and vegetables from China part of a wider problem facing the kingdom 
Swiss man Uli Fehr’s hellish Thai nightmare as he is detained and branded as a threat to society 
Another even more serious assault by a Swiss man on a frail Thai woman as Uli Fehr has his visa revoked 
© 2024 Thai Examiner. All rights reserved.