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Officials defend government. Moody’s downgrades Thailand’s outlook from stable to negative in new note

Officials defend government. Moody’s downgrades Thailand’s outlook from stable to negative in new note

April 30, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thai officials slam Moody’s ‘negative’ outlook as premature, pin hopes on May trade talks with US. Ministers dismiss outlook downgrade as premature, tout baht strength… Read More ›

Defence Minister: Attorney General expediting a ‘thorough’ review of the Paul Chambers case at all levels

Defence Minister: Attorney General expediting a ‘thorough’ review of the Paul Chambers case at all levels

April 30, 2025

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Thai officials are expediting a thorough review of Dr Paul Chambers’ prosecution, insisting it follows Thai law and is unrelated to US trade talks. Deputy… Read More ›

Prime Minister struggles to explain what is happening with US-Thai trade talks raising an ‘ASEAN’ plan 

Prime Minister struggles to explain what is happening with US-Thai trade talks raising an ‘ASEAN’ plan 

April 30, 2025

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Confusion grows as PM Paetongtarn avoids key questions on US–Thai trade talks, raises vague ASEAN plan and deflects on Thaksin’s claim linking talks to the… Read More ›

Another brawl between locals and foreign tourists in Pattaya. Tourism targets put in doubt over security

Another brawl between locals and foreign tourists in Pattaya. Tourism targets put in doubt over security

April 29, 2025

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UK tourists clash with Thai locals in yet another Pattaya street brawl, sparking fresh concerns over rising violence and aggressive foreign behaviour. With tourism targets… Read More ›

Third Army defends its role in the prosecution of American Professor Paul Chambers in Phitsanulok

Third Army defends its role in the prosecution of American Professor Paul Chambers in Phitsanulok

April 29, 2025

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Third Army defends its role in prosecuting US academic Paul Chambers after fierce parliamentary criticism. Major General Winthai insists procedures were lawful amid rising tensions… Read More ›

Central bank to lower rates as Thailand prepares for tariff crisis as it decides between US and China

Central bank to lower rates as Thailand prepares for tariff crisis as it decides between US and China

April 28, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand slashes rates and boosts debt to face tariff crisis as bond inflows surge, baht strengthens, and government weighs pivot from China to the US… Read More ›

Thailand online TM 6 goes live for new arrivals after Thursday. Now paper TM6 forms will also be allowed

Thailand online TM 6 goes live for new arrivals after Thursday. Now paper TM6 forms will also be allowed

April 28, 2025

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Thailand’s new online TM6 form goes live on April 28, 2025, for arrivals from Thursday. Paper forms will still be allowed as a backup. The… Read More ›

Sirikanya calls on government to come clean over US position on talks after Paul Chambers revelation

Sirikanya calls on government to come clean over US position on talks after Paul Chambers revelation

April 28, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Sirikanya urges the government to come clean on US concerns over the Paul Chambers case, drop charges and act transparently as Thailand risks falling behind… Read More ›

Thaksin confirms that the Paul Chambers case now being raised by US trade negotiators with Thailand

Thaksin confirms that the Paul Chambers case now being raised by US trade negotiators with Thailand

April 26, 2025

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Thaksin confirms US raised Paul Chambers’s case with Thailand as broader talks focus on trade, security and human rights amid growing US concern over Chinese… Read More ›

Thaksin announces a change in trade and industrial policy. Sounded much like a pivot towards the United States

Thaksin announces a change in trade and industrial policy. Sounded much like a pivot towards the United States

April 25, 2025

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Thaksin signals a shift toward the US as he calls for trade policy overhaul, tighter export controls and readiness for tariff talks. His comments contrast… Read More ›

People’s Party MP Sirikanya asks if Thailand’s talks with the United States are postponed indefinitely

People’s Party MP Sirikanya asks if Thailand’s talks with the United States are postponed indefinitely

April 24, 2025

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Thailand faces mounting pressure as trade talks with the US stall, Sirikanya slams government confusion, Uyghur deportation strains ties, Chambers case draws MAGA attention in… Read More ›

Thailand flys high after US aviation agency gives it Category 1 safety status. Airline and tourism boost

Thailand flys high after US aviation agency gives it Category 1 safety status. Airline and tourism boost

April 24, 2025

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Thailand’s aviation industry soars with FAA’s Category 1 safety status restoration, allowing Thai Airways to resume US flights and boosting tourism. The move promises increased… Read More ›

Tourism chief targets European tourists in the second half of 2025 while cabinet orders shorter visas for holidaymakers

Tourism chief targets European tourists in the second half of 2025 while cabinet orders shorter visas for holidaymakers

April 23, 2025

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Tourism chief targets high-spending Europeans and Middle Easterners for the second half of 2025 as cabinet orders shorter visa stays amid rising concern over foreign… Read More ›

DSI confirms arrested Chinese man is state employee of China. Chuanling Zhang later released on bail

DSI confirms arrested Chinese man is state employee of China. Chuanling Zhang later released on bail

April 23, 2025

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Chinese businessman Chuanling Zhang, arrested in connection with the deadly Chatuchak building collapse, was granted bail by the court. The DSI confirms he is a… Read More ›

Paul Chamber’s brother says academic must be returned to United States before US-Thai trade talks

Paul Chamber’s brother says academic must be returned to United States before US-Thai trade talks

April 22, 2025

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US–Thai trade talks stall again as PM urges caution and balance with China, while Paul Chambers’s brother demands no talks begin until the jailed academic… Read More ›

Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door

Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door

April 22, 2025

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Rumours swirl of a major cabinet shake-up as PM Paetongtarn hints at dropping Bhumjaithai from the government. Speculation intensifies after fiery clashes, poor poll ratings,… Read More ›

China warns Thailand not to ‘please’ the United States at its expense. US trade talks again postponed

China warns Thailand not to ‘please’ the United States at its expense. US trade talks again postponed

April 22, 2025

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China warns Thailand against siding with the US as trade talks are postponed again. Pressure mounts on Bangkok over F-16 jet deal rejection, cabinet reshuffle… Read More ›

Arrested man linked with Chatuchak building collapse tells police he is a Chinese state employee

Arrested man linked with Chatuchak building collapse tells police he is a Chinese state employee

April 21, 2025

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Chinese man arrested over deadly Chatuchak building collapse claims he is a Chinese state employee sent to oversee infrastructure investment. Investigators suspect proxy use of… Read More ›

People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul agrees with higher borrowing to deal with the Trump tariff crisis

People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul agrees with higher borrowing to deal with the Trump tariff crisis

April 20, 2025

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Opposition MP Sirikanya Tansakul backs higher public borrowing to tackle the Trump tariff crisis but urges the government to revise its 2026 budget and present… Read More ›

Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

April 20, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Chinese owner of the firm behind fatal Bangkok collapse arrested in hotel raid as Thai police expose fake Thai shareholders fronting for Chinese bosses. DSI… Read More ›

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