Culture
King and Queen visit South to a rapturous salute from well-wishers in Trang and Phatthalung provinces
The higher visibility of the Thai Monarch and his Queen has been a positive for the country in recent weeks and has helped buoy spirits… Read More ›
Anon calls for officials in government to defect as PM vows a hardline stance against all lawbreakers
Culture, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Charges brought against high school students 15-year-old Benamaporn ‘Ploy’ Nivas, and 17-year-old Lopnaphat ‘Min’ Wangsit highlight that this is an intergenerational struggle in Thailand between… Read More ›
French man’s deportation shock is a wake-up call to all foreigners in Thailand using social media
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
In 2019, 47-year-old Yan Eric Marchal was visited by plainclothes police after he released a video on Facebook parodying a song linked to the National… Read More ›
King tells western TV crews that he loves all Thai people equally and the kingdom is the land of compromise
Culture, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The King and Queen received a rousing reception from well-wishers and followers on Sunday in Bangkok. The atmosphere prompted some revealing comments from the King… Read More ›
Sean Connery, the sexiest man alive, who played James Bond, has passed away at 90 years of age in Bahamas
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Remembered as the greatest Scotsman ever, Connery revealed that his decades of success were never planned when he was growing up in working-class Edinburgh. He… Read More ›
Thai King and Queen surprise crowd outside the Grand Palace on Tuesday with warm personal greetings
Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The 13th of October is the 4th anniversary of the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. A solemn ceremony took place at 7.41 pm… Read More ›
Human rights of westerners tied to Thailand being trampled by popular virus measures taken worldwide
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
This crisis, far from petering out, seems to be entering a renewed stage of life with increasing economic consequences and human suffering. While the public… Read More ›
New army chief takes the helm this week amid growing tensions and rising public apathy toward politics
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
New army leader is understood to have been handpicked by the King and comes from a modest, non-elite background. General Narongphan Jitkaewtae is known for… Read More ›
Government reviewing prostitution laws, public consultations expected in 2021 amid reform calls from workers
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The UN in 2014 estimated that there were over 123,000 prostitutes in Thailand although sex workers say the figure is at least twice that with… Read More ›
Strong new evidence suggests that there was no basis to prosecute Red Bull driver ‘Boss’ Vorayuth
Crime, Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Evidence that policeman caused his own death. New expert witness says Red Bull’s Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya was driving within the speed limit on the 3rd… Read More ›
Army chief Apirat calls for restraint in the exercise of free speech and unity as the kingdom faces the virus crisis
Culture, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Protest leader, Tattep Ruangprapaikitseree, denies a suggestion by the army chief that there are forces behind the student protests in Thailand. He accused General Apirat… Read More ›
Convicted serial killer’s story ends over sixty years after his 1959 execution in Bang Kwang Prison
Crime, Culture, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Si Quey was 32 when he went before a firing squad and is reported to have admitted to killing seven children including the murder of… Read More ›
Buriram judge brokers justice for Danish man and his Thai wife after abrupt relationship breakdown
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The case before the court was not decided but the judge indicated that their relationship was one of marriage and therefore suggested that assets, excluding… Read More ›
Thai security chief suggests a full reopening of the kingdom to international flights from July 1st
Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Shock announcement that international flights will fully reopen on July 1st will be welcome and good news to many foreigners with links to Thailand. Many… Read More ›
Growing concern and frustration among a large number of expats cut off from their families in Thailand
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Fears are growing that inward access to Thailand may be restricted for some time even beyond the already extended passenger flight ban until July 1st.… Read More ›
US actor and Thai son struggling to survive virus ordeal in India as they wait to fly home to life in Thailand
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Geoffrey Giuliano is a well-known movie actor and writer of books on legendary figures in the music industry. He is 66 years old and stranded… Read More ›
Dogs and cats mission in Phuket as 11 tonnes of feed moved in showing the best of human spirit at this time
Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World:
The Soi Dog Foundation in Phuket is supported by western countries making life better for stray dogs and cats. As the city locks down, this… Read More ›
Germans arrested for defying local authorities in Chiang Mai and removing Covid 19 checkpoint
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The foolhardy and provocative action by up to 20 German nationals in removing a legal checkpoint, a measure to contain the Covid 19 virus in… Read More ›
Rival monkey kingdoms fought a pitched battle in the Thai city of Lopburi on Wednesday morning
Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
LOPBURI: Locals seemed to understand the cause of the outbreak in the precincts of the city and even recognised the leaders or monarchs of both… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Big tech US website Tripadvisor stings struggling Thai hotels and resorts after acting in bad faith
November 14, 2020
Actions of US tech giant are questionable and have
Thai ministers set out ambitious agenda to make the kingdom the dominant digital player in ASEAN
November 12, 2020
Another seminar, later in the week, heard a more down
Tourism industry totters on the brink as tourists from the UK, the USA and Europe can now apply on conditions
November 11, 2020
Countries in South America and the Indo Pacific region
Experts see a brighter day under a Biden/ Harris US administration as PM pens congratulations
November 10, 2020
Top Thai economist predicts that Senator Kamala Horris
Top international school in Phuket in hot water after two UK teachers were arrested for working illegally there
November 9, 2020
Officials are warning employers in Thailand following
French man’s deportation shock is a wake-up call to all foreigners in Thailand using social media
November 5, 2020
In 2019, 47-year-old Yan Eric Marchal was visited by
25-year-old American killed during police siege after Pattaya crime spree with a stolen Glock 9mm handgun
November 3, 2020
Police have identified the man as Michael Giavasse.
King tells western TV crews that he loves all Thai people equally and the kingdom is the land of compromise
November 2, 2020
The King and Queen received a rousing reception from
Sean Connery, the sexiest man alive, who played James Bond, has passed away at 90 years of age in Bahamas
November 1, 2020
Remembered as the greatest Scotsman ever, Connery
Coup again ruled out by Prawit as reconciliation is sought but with growing calls for Prayut to go
October 30, 2020
After another week of protests and two days of a
Visa amnesty finally ending but the new regime is pragmatic and may allow for further renewals
October 29, 2020
Foreign embassies in Thailand including that of the
Foreign condo buyers to get permanent residency under debt-free scheme being mooted by officials
October 26, 2020
It comes as the government attempts to streamline what
Strength of support for the monarchy being seen this week as political unrest deepens into standoff
October 25, 2020
Events this week show that the Thai public still
Rapidly rising debt levels in Thailand means that the country must open up to mass tourism quickly in 2021
October 24, 2020
The reality is that this economic crisis in Thailand
Top minister accuses protesters of imperiling economic recovery and the health of Thai people at this time
October 23, 2020
The comments come as there are tentative signs that
Special Tourist Visa – first Chinese tourists flying in with plans for European visitors to follow soon
October 21, 2020
Tourism Authority Governor says officials are working
Voice TV ordered shut by a Thai court as action against media outlets proceeds despite assurances
October 20, 2020
Top government officials appeared reticent on Tuesday
