Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

Sia Pang Na Node, a prisoner’s fight for justice against a corrupt legal system while on the run

Sia Pang Na Node, a prisoner’s fight for justice against a corrupt legal system while on the run

November 29, 2023

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

Fugitive ‘Sia Pang Na Node’ exposes corruption on the run: Escaped inmate’s social media videos prompt wider and in-depth investigation into alleged injustice in Phatthalung… Read More ›

Justice crusader alleges depraved female school teacher sexually abused 12-year-old in Bangkok

Justice crusader alleges depraved female school teacher sexually abused 12-year-old in Bangkok

November 28, 2023

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

Renowned justice activist ‘Gun Jom Palang’ takes a bold stand against a 37-year-old school female teacher, accusing her of sexually abusing and blackmailing a 12-year-old… Read More ›

Mixed news as 10 hostages released, 4 more being held while a boyfriend came back from the dead

Mixed news as 10 hostages released, 4 more being held while a boyfriend came back from the dead

November 25, 2023

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

10 hostages kept in isolation for medical and security screening before they meet Thai Embassy officials in Israel. Kittiya Thuengsaeng says she can wait a… Read More ›

Thailand expects good news with reports that 23 of its hostages may be freed in the coming hours

Thailand expects good news with reports that 23 of its hostages may be freed in the coming hours

November 24, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

On Friday, however, Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nu-Kara played down the news saying the media report from London was not confirmed while a government spokesman said… Read More ›

British tourist left shocked after ‘Wild West’ amid rolling brawl among club hostesses and dancers

British tourist left shocked after ‘Wild West’ amid rolling brawl among club hostesses and dancers

November 21, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Riotous scenes as Thai nightlife workers let rip when tensions overflowed at a well-known Pattaya Go Go bar early on Sunday morning. Police are investigating… Read More ›

PM met Canadian Premier Trudeau at US Summit and urged a Canadian-Thai free trade pact

PM met Canadian Premier Trudeau at US Summit and urged a Canadian-Thai free trade pact

November 18, 2023

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

The productive exchange between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Canadian PM focused on the need to conclude a free trade agreement currently being negotiated… Read More ›

Police arrest callous loan sharks who murdered 45-year-old trader over ฿400 in missed payments

Police arrest callous loan sharks who murdered 45-year-old trader over ฿400 in missed payments

November 17, 2023

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

A 29-year-old couple murdered a small businessman over the price of a cheap cocktail using a .38 revolver purchased on Facebook. Appalling crime shocks Thailand… Read More ›

Airports move to drive traffic with self-service for outbound travellers from December 15th

Airports move to drive traffic with self-service for outbound travellers from December 15th

November 15, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

With foreign tourism income running at just over half the level seen in 2019, Thailand’s tourism industry is moving fast to attract more tourists and… Read More ›

Women’s shocking reports of subpar treatment at the hands of a plastic surgeon previously jailed 

Women’s shocking reports of subpar treatment at the hands of a plastic surgeon previously jailed 

November 7, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Bangkok and Thailand have become ‘world headquarters’ for economically priced cosmetic surgery as part of a broader medical tourism boom, which has been tainted in… Read More ›

Move Forward at war against Gender Inequality as two MPs are punished for sexual harassment

Move Forward at war against Gender Inequality as two MPs are punished for sexual harassment

November 5, 2023

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

The virulence with which the accusations of sexual harassment against the two MPs have been pursued serves as notice that for Move Forward, the Party’s… Read More ›

4am nightlife closing hours on track for Christmas or New Year’s season despite intense blowback

4am nightlife closing hours on track for Christmas or New Year’s season despite intense blowback

November 2, 2023

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

Approval from the Ministry of Public Health comes conditional on strict zoning, with the proposal targeted at a select number of nightlife establishments linked with… Read More ›

28-year-old woman enslaved and beaten by her drug-dealing boyfriend in 3 months of living Hell

28-year-old woman enslaved and beaten by her drug-dealing boyfriend in 3 months of living Hell

October 31, 2023

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

Social media activist who in the last year has exposed misery and suffering beneath the surface of Thai society brings his latest victim to ‘Big… Read More ›

Wild Boar teenager took his own life at a Leicester, UK soccer academy in February, says Coroner

Wild Boar teenager took his own life at a Leicester, UK soccer academy in February, says Coroner

October 30, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Duangphet or ‘Dom’ was at the heart of a rescue in July 2018, which generated warmth and goodwill throughout the world. His death in February… Read More ›

Legal casinos and gambling in Thailand being weighed up carefully after Deputy PM’s backing 

Legal casinos and gambling in Thailand being weighed up carefully after Deputy PM’s backing 

October 26, 2023

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

Bhumjaithai Party MP last month urged the government to look at how Singapore is benefiting from selectly legalising casinos with a report that the US… Read More ›

Thailand brings in elephant patrols to protect tourists in Ayutthaya as visitor numbers fall

Thailand brings in elephant patrols to protect tourists in Ayutthaya as visitor numbers fall

October 24, 2023

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

Latest tourism security scare in the centre of Lopburi. A 26-year-old man was arrested on Saturday following an early morning handbag snatch targeting a UK… Read More ›

Thai hostages held by Hamas used to leverage influence over Israel as it prepares to invade Gaza

Thai hostages held by Hamas used to leverage influence over Israel as it prepares to invade Gaza

October 22, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Comments by the Iranian Ambassador in Bangkok demonstrate Hamas is using the 19 Thai hostages as leverage to halt the bombardment of the enclave. Ambassador… Read More ›

Myanmar scam gang linked with  19-year-old girl’s iPhone suicide in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Myanmar scam gang linked with 19-year-old girl’s iPhone suicide in Nakhon Si Thammarat

October 19, 2023

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

Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) has already identified the financial trail concerning the money transferred by the young girl at the centre of an enormous… Read More ›

Bangkok’s Governor gives green light for 4 am opening hours for nightlife in tourist hotspots

Bangkok’s Governor gives green light for 4 am opening hours for nightlife in tourist hotspots

October 17, 2023

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

The proposal looks like it is proceeding nationwide this year, pushed by the country’s new soft power panel and endorsed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.… Read More ›

Israel to pay ฿35k per month to wives of Thai workers killed in Hamas raid and child support

Israel to pay ฿35k per month to wives of Thai workers killed in Hamas raid and child support

October 15, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The government is working with Israeli authorities to provide replacement and reserve passports to a growing number of Thais in Israel who want to return… Read More ›

Move to boost tourism sector with worrying signals near the start of the country’s high season

Move to boost tourism sector with worrying signals near the start of the country’s high season

October 12, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Thailand’s recovering airline industry, including the restructured operations of Thai Airways and Thai Air Asia X, is riding to the rescue of the country’s vital… Read More ›