Economy
Thai-Cambodian border tensions left unresolved. Conflict is still on the table as visa periods for nationals are cut
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Border standoff still poses danger. Thai troops hold firm on border controls despite Cambodian pullback near Chong Bok. Visas slashed to 7 days amid crackdown… Read More ›
Tourist boss worried about Cambodian border crisis and rising online speculation about a coup d’état
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Tourism boss sounds the alarm as Thai-Cambodia border tensions escalate and coup rumours swirl online. Fears of martial law, falling tourist numbers and political chaos… Read More ›
Martial law declared in border areas with Cambodia as military takes command of Thailand’s tense standoff
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Martial law declared as Thai troops seize control of key Cambodian border zones after deadly May 28 clash. Crossings shut, tourists discouraged and military crackdown… Read More ›
Thai Cambodian border tensions worsen as matters threaten to spill over into the kingdom’s politics
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Border tensions erupt as Thai army warns of war over Cambodian buildup. PM urges calm, but conservatives rally, demanding action. With 12,000 enemy troops near… Read More ›
Thai Minsters engage with US trade chief Jamieson Greer in Paris at global OECD ministerial meeting
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Thai ministers met U.S. trade czar Jamieson Greer in Paris as pressure mounts to avoid a crippling 36% tariff hike on Thai exports by July… Read More ›
Thai air force opts for Swedish Gripen fighter jets in a rebuff to the United States and its F16 jets proposal
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Thailand dumps U.S. fighter jet deal after F-35 snub—opts for Sweden’s Gripen jets in bold defence shift. Air Force chiefs call it a leap toward… Read More ›
Good news for expats and tax residents as Revenue gives update on new law taxing foreign remittances
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Thailand’s Revenue Department plans a major tax break for expats: foreign income remitted within two years won’t be taxed. The new rule aims to boost… Read More ›
Tourism chief rebuts distorted scam centre reports linked to Taiwanese tourists. Now, a new, safer order
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Tourism chief blasts viral scam rumours as outdated and false—no new kidnappings, no deaths. Taiwan confirms victims entered Myanmar last year. Thailand steps up crackdown… Read More ›
S&P retains Thailand’s BBB+ credit rating and its stable outlook. Economy will grow by 2.3% this year
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S&P retains Thailand’s BBB+ rating with a stable outlook, forecasting 2.3% growth in 2025. Despite global trade risks and Moody’s downgrade, strong tourism, rising income… Read More ›
฿500 million drug bust in Loei points us to Thailand’s unbearable problem across its northern border
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A ฿500M meth bust in Loei lays bare Thailand’s deepening border crisis. With drugs flooding in from Myanmar’s Wa State, Thaksin warns it’s time to… Read More ›
Thai Airways rules out direct flights to the US for now. Resurgent airline happy with network partners
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Thai Airways rules out direct US flights despite its safety upgrade, citing high costs and past losses. Profitable code-share deals, strong Q1 earnings, and a… Read More ›
Bank of Thailand expert warns that Thailand must be prepared for Trump tariff impacts and uncertainty
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Trump’s tariffs are back—and Thailand’s running out of time. A Bank of Thailand official warns of serious 2025 risks as talks with Washington stall. With… Read More ›
Ministry placates taxis with a review of rules, new facilities and their own airport ride-hailing app
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Ministry averts airport taxi revolt with new ride-hailing app, crackdown on illegal drivers and upgraded facilities. Four-part plan separates app cars from taxis, enforces licensing… Read More ›
Prime Minister orders government trade talks team to review US court order striking down Trump tariffs
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Thai PM orders urgent review after US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs, freezing 36% duties that threatened exports. With a White House appeal looming, Bangkok… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Pattaya police arrest 44 year old French tourist accused of sex abuse of a minor in Nong Khai on Provincial Court order
June 10, 2025
French tourist busted in Pattaya for raping a
Last Thai hostage in Gaza confirmed as murdered by Islamist splinter group. PM expresses deep sorrow
June 9, 2025
Last Thai hostage in Gaza, Nattapong Pinta, confirmed
Cash in a plastic box millions: lawyer claiming money is husband of top anti-corruption agency official
June 8, 2025
Lawyer Thaweewat Sengkaew claims ownership of ฿12
Anutin rejects Interior Ministry shift or indeed any Bhumjaithai Party cabinet moves. Cites 2023 deal
June 8, 2025
Anutin Charnvirakul rejects any cabinet reshuffle
Tourist boss worried about Cambodian border crisis and rising online speculation about a coup d’état
June 7, 2025
Tourism boss sounds the alarm as Thai-Cambodia border
8 year old girl in Udon Thani had a narrow escape when a UK man’s car crashed through her garden wall
June 7, 2025
A British man’s car ploughed through a concrete wall
฿12 million in neat cash left out as trash in suburban condo building. Woman sought to use plastic box
June 6, 2025
฿12M TRASH SHOCK: ฿12M in crisp banknotes found
Taiwanese Scam Kingpins arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with 19 smartphones found in their luggage
June 6, 2025
Busted at the Border: Three Taiwanese scam kingpins
Chinese scam suspect rearrested at budget hotel in Chanthaburi after daring early morning escape
June 6, 2025
Chinese fraudster Li Jian, 38, recaptured at a
Horror for UK tourist in Phuket who saw his wife fall to her death in front of his eyes early Wednesday
June 5, 2025
A British tourist’s wife tragically fell seven
Thai air force opts for Swedish Gripen fighter jets in a rebuff to the United States and its F16 jets proposal
June 5, 2025
Thailand dumps U.S. fighter jet deal after F-35
Rome calls for a wider and more decisive response to Cambodia’s antics on the border after latest clash
June 4, 2025
Rome urges decisive action after a deadly clash with
Bhumjaithai fires open salvo in response to Thaksin’s bombshell over the Interior Ministry. PM silent
June 4, 2025
Thaksin’s bombshell over the Interior Ministry
S&P retains Thailand’s BBB+ credit rating and its stable outlook. Economy will grow by 2.3% this year
June 3, 2025
S&P retains Thailand’s BBB+ rating with a stable
Hun Manet confirms Cambodia ultimately may decide to send border dispute with Thailand to the Hague
June 3, 2025
Cambodia’s Hun Manet urges sending the border
฿500 million drug bust in Loei points us to Thailand’s unbearable problem across its northern border
June 2, 2025
A ฿500M meth bust in Loei lays bare Thailand’s
Nakhon Sawan vocational school teacher suspended after forcing 11 smoking students to drink butt water
June 2, 2025
A Nakhon Sawan teacher was suspended after forcing 11
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