Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Many TV reports and coverage of snakes in Thailand seem to highlight the importance of returning the creatures to the wild and encourage users not… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
In September 2004 a mystery emerged on the hills above a small, remote village in Yorkshire when the body of what police then believed to… Read More ›
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A Thai mother received justice from a Thai court this week when her daughter’s former mistress and employer was convicted of pre meditated murder of… Read More ›
Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A young Thai woman confirmed last week as a candidate for election to Thailand’s lower house of parliament in the March 24th election has become… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
As online dating becomes the most popular way for people in every country to find relationships, the scourge of online romance scammers or fraudsters is… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
This year in Thailand, Valentines Day expenditure looks like it will dip but the sexual escapades between Thai students at university and high schools looks… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The Thai government and Bangkok’s Metropolitan Authority have been busy combating the ongoing smog problem impacting the city in the last few weeks. This has… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Media, Thai World, Thailand:
Jimmy Kelly’s story is broadcast this week on National Geographic’s hit TV show Banged Up Abroad. It shows how things can go badly wrong for… Read More ›
Culture, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
As any foreign visitor to Thailand or expat will know, the neatness and orderly appearance of Thai school children is a very impressive thing. Even… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
Monkey populations in some parts of Thailand, especially near human settlements and tourists spots, are growing. Last week, 20 long tailed macaque monkeys, a protected… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A singular achievement for the Thai government and current Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha who in 2015 and 2016 battled against threats of a red… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Two glaring public suicides involving western men this week in addition to the ongoing reports of falls from balconies and tragic endings in a hotel… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A huge survey carried out by the Thai office of the giant worldwide temp and recruitment firm, Adecco, has revealed that young Thai minds are preparing… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The speed at which Thailand’s prisons are becoming more and more overcrowded and the alarming increase in the incarceration rate of Thai women is pushing… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
Love that went wrong: The conclusion of the Thai police investigation sees two dangerous killers sent away for a long time. The lovers will probably… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Young 22 year old Thai woman had made a life out of Muay Thai after her parents had divorced that took her to university and… Read More ›
Culture, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s outgoing National Legislative Assembly is finalising a new law which will open up a new era for cannabis use in Thailand for medical purposes.… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thailand has become a prime target for Indian seeking to make their fortunes as illegal money lenders in the country. Personal debt and illegal loans… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
New trend will feed into debate on the internet in Thailand and it may well become a worldwide trend as Thailand has become an advanced… Read More ›
Crime, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Some of the crimes prompt concern over mental health issues while reveal a disturbing level of callousness as love turns sour between men and women… Read More ›
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 
Screams in the night heard as London police probe the horrific murder of a young Thai woman at listed property 
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 
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