Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Police in Nonthaburi on Monday confirmed that charges have been filed against a local hospital porter for causing grievous bodily harm following last Tuesday’s violent… Read More ›
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
April survey by the Thai Ministry of Commerce showed that many private Thai hospitals were overcharging by between 30% and 300% on a range of… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The motive for the attempted murder was the ฿78 million ($2.5 million) fortune belonging to the 32-year-old woman in China. It has emerged that she… Read More ›
Culture, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
The tragedy occurred in Samut Songkhram province, an old, historic and small province southwest of Bangkok on the gulf. It was a holiday in Thailand… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Initial reports suggested that Samuel Caleb Bircher was an Irish man. He is, in fact, a UK man from Taunton in Somerset where his family… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, Media, Thai World, Thailand:
UK tabloids have been reporting the story of the baby’s abduction in Phuket as Thai police investigate a complaint filed by her mother. On Friday,… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
The sort of tourists and visitors that Thailand could do without. Cheap, ignorant and entitled begpackers from wealthy western countries are increasingly targeting Thailand as… Read More ›
Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Rom Roath, a 35-year-old crocodile farmer arrived home on Sunday to his wife and two infant children at the family farm in Siem Reap. He… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Hollywood movie stars Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez released a short video clip after the first day’s filming was completed. Both celebrated the long-lived franchise,… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai women handed their video of the pickpocket theft over to the Metropolitan Police in London. It clearly identifies the three thieves with clear footage.… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Doctors found some colored tissue in the star’s nasal cavity. This led them to conduct tests which tested positive for a rare form of TB… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, Thai World, Thailand:
This month, a Thammasat University law lecturer called for Thailand to legalise and regulate the sex industry. It follows an informative seminar and forum in… Read More ›
Culture, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Thailand is an outstanding country in the world in its approach to healthcare and government health campaigns. They are both remarkably successful and point to… Read More ›
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The standoff between the flight crew and Australians at the back of the Sydney to Phuket flight on Wednesday ended well after three hours when… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Shocking incident happened after a highly charged row on Thursday night when the 29 year old step father switched off the family’s wifi after the… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Incident at condo in Banglamung area of Pattaya on Sunday last is strikingly similar to a 2017 incident in which the mute 24 year old… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
27 year old Sawitree Phromwong had ended her relationship with 31 year old Ek Udom, a convicted criminal who had just served one year from… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The tragic death of a young Thai woman, 26 year old Wannipa Chanhuaton, at the hands of the UK man formerly convicted of rape and… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thai man on a motorbike stopped a German Thai couple on the road from Lamai beach in the east of Ko Samui to Mae Nam… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A humorous story from northern Thailand highlights the varied role of the Royal Thai police across the nation. For once, it is a story that… Read More ›
British man’s holiday nightmare as cocaine is found between the pages of his passport on arrival in Phuket 
Thai woman wins her High Court case in London over a family food empire after protracted ownership dispute 
Maris confirmed as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs at a challenging time for the country externally 
Manufacturing index down for the 18th straight month but the economy grew 1% in the first quarter says central bank 
Bang O sex pervert arrested by police in Bangkok admits to controlling and blackmailing teenagers 
Cabinet reshuffle sees Pheu Thai tighten ship as it readies to drive the economy and digital wallet at full steam 
Phuket police promise to charge a foreign man for cutting a chain put on his illegally parked bike 
Sales of EV cars fell in Thailand in February and March 2024 challenging the kingdom’s vision as a green hub 
Thaksin’s real influence hinted at with a lunchtime meeting at his daughter’s central Bangkok hotel in Ploenchit 
Baht falls even after the Bank of Thailand’s intervention. It has lost 8.8% of its value in 2024 so far 
Big Joke drops case against the PM as his nameplate and photo have been removed at Royal Thai Police HQ 
Big Joke lodges a malfeasance complaint with anti-corruption agency against PM Srettha Thavisin after losing job 
Police confirm to Coroner’s Court that prime suspect in the London murder of a Thai woman has fled the UK 
Emergency averted in Pattaya’s Nong Prue area as 60 people cough blood and foam at the mouth from gas 
Big Joke requests time as Bangkok police station weighs cases against him and the also suspended police chief 
Tyrant of Nay Pyi Taw’s days are numbered as Karen soldiers burn the hated Myanmar flag in Myawaddy 
Central bank holds interest rates. Economy will grow 2.6% in 2024 as Srettha pushes home ownership 
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