The Head of the Immigration Bureau, Lieutenant General Sompong Chingduan, has issued a call for immediate action on the border as, so far, over 320… Read More ›
It is reported that the Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, Wichai Chaimongkol, has filed a complaint urging drug suppression police to… Read More ›
The international media spotlight has turned on Thailand after diplomatic sources strongly indicated that the Australian woman, held in Iran on trumped-up espionage charges, was… Read More ›
Wallop Bhukkanasut was employed by Thai Airways in senior roles before becoming Chairman in April 2009. His tenure was short-lived, brought to a crashing halt… Read More ›
Thailand has, for over two years, pursued a liberalisation programme to make medical extracts of cannabis available to those in need and is now further… Read More ›
The late arrest of a man, sought in connection with a murder over 14 years old, has left Pattaya police investigating the alleged role of… Read More ›
It is important to note that the hotel only reluctantly brought legal action against Barnes who, by his own admission, was not just leaving a… Read More ›
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Actions of US tech giant are questionable and have left a family business struggling with a tsunami of negative and vituperative commentary after it was… Read More ›
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On a broader note, the premier again appealed to all sides to participate in parliamentary efforts to find a way out of the current political… Read More ›
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The dangerous incident is yet another warning to foreigners to stay clear of all political protest activity in Thailand during what is an escalating and… Read More ›
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Officials are warning employers in Thailand following the case. The school authorities could be facing up to ฿2 million in fines and up to 10… Read More ›
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A further hearing is scheduled for December where parents of the children are seeking up to ฿5 million in compensation claims against the school whose… Read More ›
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The move, this week, drew some praise even from anti-government activists but has alienated a large and probably silent contingent of the kingdom’s population, both… Read More ›
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Police have identified the man as Michael Giavasse. The incident began on Monday evening when he stole a 9mm Glock handgun from the Pattaya Shooting… Read More ›
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A 63-year-old woman hired a 48-year-old hitman to slaughter her estranged 58-year-old husband on October 5th for a fee of ฿40,000. She told police she… Read More ›
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Wesley Barnes, at the conclusion of this week’s summit meeting with the hotel, has made it clear that he will not be issuing any further… Read More ›
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Police Lieutenant Chakri Singhal named the man on Wednesday as Jerry Harris Bunker who has been married to a 33-year-old Thai woman from Chiang Mai… Read More ›
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Mr Thapanaphong, an engineer employed by the business safety division within the Ministry of Energy proposed a ฿50,000 bribe at a meeting arranged at a… Read More ›
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British man was found by police clutching a strap from his girlfriend’s handbag about a mile from the petrol station where they had stopped on… Read More ›
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Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant but a tool to track the fugitive which can be followed up with his arrest and extradition… Read More ›
Big tech US website Tripadvisor stings struggling Thai hotels and resorts after acting in bad faith 
Thai ministers set out ambitious agenda to make the kingdom the dominant digital player in ASEAN 
Tourism industry totters on the brink as tourists from the UK, the USA and Europe can now apply on conditions 
Experts see a brighter day under a Biden/ Harris US administration as PM pens congratulations 
Top international school in Phuket in hot water after two UK teachers were arrested for working illegally there 
French man’s deportation shock is a wake-up call to all foreigners in Thailand using social media 
25-year-old American killed during police siege after Pattaya crime spree with a stolen Glock 9mm handgun 
King tells western TV crews that he loves all Thai people equally and the kingdom is the land of compromise 
Sean Connery, the sexiest man alive, who played James Bond, has passed away at 90 years of age in Bahamas 
Coup again ruled out by Prawit as reconciliation is sought but with growing calls for Prayut to go 
Visa amnesty finally ending but the new regime is pragmatic and may allow for further renewals 
Foreign condo buyers to get permanent residency under debt-free scheme being mooted by officials 
Strength of support for the monarchy being seen this week as political unrest deepens into standoff 
Rapidly rising debt levels in Thailand means that the country must open up to mass tourism quickly in 2021 
Top minister accuses protesters of imperiling economic recovery and the health of Thai people at this time 
Special Tourist Visa – first Chinese tourists flying in with plans for European visitors to follow soon 
Voice TV ordered shut by a Thai court as action against media outlets proceeds despite assurances 
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