Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

Sakon Nakhon Police make a grim discovery. Two steel coffins submerged in a pond, a double murder

Sakon Nakhon Police make a grim discovery. Two steel coffins submerged in a pond, a double murder

January 9, 2024

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 ›

Marijuana industry faces disaster as Health Minister unveils law to outlaw recreational pot use in Thailand

Marijuana industry faces disaster as Health Minister unveils law to outlaw recreational pot use in Thailand

January 7, 2024

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 ›

Film and creative revolution being brewed by ‘Ung Ing’ to transform Thailand’s global soft power

Film and creative revolution being brewed by ‘Ung Ing’ to transform Thailand’s global soft power

January 5, 2024

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Ung Ing, the dynamic leader of Pheu Thai, unveils a bold plan for Thailand’s film industry transformation. Proposing a new law and creative agency, the… Read More ›

Russian girl dies as boat Captain in horror speedboat crash tests positive for amphetamine substance

Russian girl dies as boat Captain in horror speedboat crash tests positive for amphetamine substance

January 1, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Tragic Phuket speedboat Crash: Young Russian girl dies as 41-year-old captain on life support in hospital reportedly tests positive for amphetamine. Marine safety in Phuket… Read More ›

Tourist behind hit on Russian in June arrested by police on Christmas Day returning to Thailand

Tourist behind hit on Russian in June arrested by police on Christmas Day returning to Thailand

December 31, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Christmas capture or a holiday take down: A Russian tourist, an accomplice in a Phuket hit job in June, is arrested. Alleged link to June… Read More ›

Police prosecution of underage Siam Paragon mass shooter deemed ‘illegal’ by prosecutors for now

Police prosecution of underage Siam Paragon mass shooter deemed ‘illegal’ by prosecutors for now

December 28, 2023

Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

In a shocking turn, the Prosecution Office for Juvenile and Family Cases rejects the case against the 14-year-old Siam Paragon shooter. Citing an ‘illegal’ investigation… Read More ›

Husband of borrower with breast cancer mowed down loan shark after he refused a pause in payments

Husband of borrower with breast cancer mowed down loan shark after he refused a pause in payments

December 26, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

In Nonthaburi on December 15th, Ms Siriya, a borrower, owed money to Mr Sumet, a notorious loan shark. She pleads for a payment pause after… Read More ›

Stormy seas spark chaos and disruption as air and sea searches continue for those missing at sea in the South

Stormy seas spark chaos and disruption as air and sea searches continue for those missing at sea in the South

December 25, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Race Against Time: Missing crew’s fate uncertain amidst stormy seas. Phang Nga readies for an update on the Sawan Tour boat incident. The Governor established… Read More ›

Three elderly murder plot makers lodged in a Bangkok Prison after bail pleas were denied in court

Three elderly murder plot makers lodged in a Bangkok Prison after bail pleas were denied in court

December 24, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Three elderly suspects, including Taiwanese businessman Feng-Hao Chang, faced Bangkok Remand Prison on Saturday after the court denied bail. It’s a sinister murder-for-hire case targeting… Read More ›

Anutin reveals new low-interest loan facility for informal borrowers with a good credit rating to be offered 

Anutin reveals new low-interest loan facility for informal borrowers with a good credit rating to be offered 

December 22, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thai government to the rescue: Deputy PM Anutin announces low-interest loans up to ฿50,000 for good credit borrowers outside the formal system. It comes amid… Read More ›

National crackdown underway as German spurned in love, is arrested for a 5-month visa overstay in Krabi

National crackdown underway as German spurned in love, is arrested for a 5-month visa overstay in Krabi

December 20, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Local police in Krabi confirm a national crackdown on overstaying tourists is underway. A heartbroken German, drowning his sorrows in beer, was arrested on Ko… Read More ›

Macabre scene for rescuers after army shootout with drug traffickers left 15 dead on a Chiang Rai hilltop

Macabre scene for rescuers after army shootout with drug traffickers left 15 dead on a Chiang Rai hilltop

December 19, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

In a swift 5-minute encounter, Thai forces annihilated a drug gang on the border. Tragically, 15 were killed, as 2 million meth pills were seized.… Read More ›

Party in Thailand as nightlife opens until 4 am while more airport police are drafted in to meet demand

Party in Thailand as nightlife opens until 4 am while more airport police are drafted in to meet demand

December 17, 2023

Culture, Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand gears up for a vibrant holiday season with extended nightlife hours until 4 am and Suvarnabhumi Airport anticipating over 150,000 daily arrivals. Deputy Prime… Read More ›

Prime Minister Srettha in Japan talking up EV investments in Thailand’s vital automotive industry

Prime Minister Srettha in Japan talking up EV investments in Thailand’s vital automotive industry

December 16, 2023

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thai PM working to spark EV Revolution for Thailand in Japan. Srettha woos auto giants for a brighter and green future. The extended visit is… Read More ›

Tragic death of a Taiwanese tourist is another wake-up call for the government on insurance cover 

Tragic death of a Taiwanese tourist is another wake-up call for the government on insurance cover 

December 14, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A disturbing story of a Taiwanese tourist identified as Mr Chen who lost his life after a Bangkok private hospital refused emergency treatment. The incident… Read More ›

German accused faces criminal charges at home over under-age liaison with a 17-year-old Pattaya bar girl

German accused faces criminal charges at home over under-age liaison with a 17-year-old Pattaya bar girl

December 11, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Top Thai cop, General Surachate Hakparn, reveals wanted German national Jens Kirch could face possible charges in Germany for underage sex with a minor in… Read More ›

Man murdered by wife and stepchildren in Sisaket as police probe motive linked to a recent inheritance

Man murdered by wife and stepchildren in Sisaket as police probe motive linked to a recent inheritance

December 11, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A gruesome crime unfolds in Sisaket, Thailand, as police unearth the brutal murder of a wealthy businessman, Sathaporn Chinkhamphanao. His wife and stepchildren orchestrated a… Read More ›

Chalermchai Sri-on is new Democrat Party leader after a day of stunning political drama in Bangkok

Chalermchai Sri-on is new Democrat Party leader after a day of stunning political drama in Bangkok

December 10, 2023

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Democrat Party’s turbulent day out: Chalermchai Sri-on emerges as leader amidst dramatic resignations. Victory came with the backing of 21 out of 25 MPs and… Read More ›

66-year-old Thai woman highlights Thailand’s official tiered pricing in hospitals for foreigners

66-year-old Thai woman highlights Thailand’s official tiered pricing in hospitals for foreigners

December 7, 2023

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

It would not put a smile on your face: Thai restaurant owner, 66-year-old Jamlong Ninlakorn, faced a staggering ฿250,000 bill for a 4-day flu hospitalisation.… Read More ›

Murder most foul in Pattaya as a 6 to 8-month-old baby found dumped in a bin by local scavenger

Murder most foul in Pattaya as a 6 to 8-month-old baby found dumped in a bin by local scavenger

December 6, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Infant murder horror in Pattaya. Shock and heartbreak as 6-8-month-old baby’s lifeless body is found dumped in a trash can. Police launch a full-scale probe… Read More ›