Economy
Thailand’s EV sales momentum downside as officials prepare to deal with rising consumer complaints
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Hundreds of EV owners could get their day in court without paying legal costs after Thailand moved towards unprecedented action against one manufacturer. A total… Read More ›
Consumer products counterfeit racket smashed in Bangkok and Saraburi. Police warn of real health risks
Crime, Economy, Media, Thailand:
Counterfeit coffee, cocoa and fabric softener flooded small shops before police smashed a fake goods network. Four suspects confessed after raids uncovered 226,720 bogus branded… Read More ›
Shift in the Thai economy sees the lowest baht value in 15 months as imports rise far faster than exports
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy faces a new warning as the baht slumps to a 15-month low, imports outstrip record exports and the current account swings to a… Read More ›
Landbridge scheme shunted after review as plan emerges to strengthen rail connectivity and Ranong Port
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s trillion-baht Land Bridge is effectively dead after a government review found it uneconomic, environmentally risky and commercially weak. Ministers are switching to a new… Read More ›
Minister of Finance Ekniti says kingdom not severely impacted by latest tariff round imposed on Friday
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Bangkok is scrambling to protect Thai exports after Trump’s latest tariff blitz placed Thailand in the tougher 12.5% bracket. Ministers are rushing negotiations as Washington… Read More ›
Crackdown turned nightmare for foreign owners with plan to treat nominee schemes as money laundering
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s nominee crackdown could become far more severe as a proposal would make hidden foreign ownership a money laundering crime. AMLO powers, land seizures, asset… Read More ›
Site foreman callously murdered by balaclava clad executioners as insurgency campaign hits hard
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s southern insurgency has turned deadlier as militants kill six people in 24 hours, executing a Yala road foreman hours after six insurgents openly rode… Read More ›
King Power in tentative talks with Citigroup about Leicester City sale after freefall to UK’s third tier
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
From 5,000-1 Premiership miracle to League One misery. King Power is reportedly exploring a sale of Leicester City as Citigroup seeks potential buyers amid consecutive… Read More ›
Transport policy shift following China visit. Thailand to strengthen cargo connectivity with the mainland
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Prime Minister Anutin reshapes Thailand’s transport strategy after Beijing talks, putting China rail links and new seaports ahead of the trillion-baht Land Bridge. Top banker… Read More ›
Fitch continues to warn about weaker bank profits in Thailand amid a lacklustre economy with low growth
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s biggest banks face another bruising year as Fitch warns profits will fall, bad loans will rise and slower growth will squeeze lending. Krungthai Bank… Read More ›
ThaiBev looks at selling its 500 KFC restaurants in the kingdom in what could be a record breaking deal
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
ThaiBev is weighing the sale of Thailand’s biggest KFC franchise, with more than 500 restaurants potentially changing hands in one of the country’s largest fast-food… Read More ›
Democrat Party Deputy Leader reveals flaws in the TH-AI Passport plan and calls on Minister to abort it
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s ฿1.6 billion TH-AI Passport faces growing pressure after Karndee Leowpairoj said tests found free AI models outperform it. She cites procurement concerns, costly spending,… Read More ›
Nominee shareholding crackdown moves into Chiang Mai with 31 firms raided and 5 foreigners arrested
Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Jailed until 2037, yet listed as a director and shareholder in eight Chiang Mai companies. The extraordinary discovery came as police raided 31 suspected foreign… Read More ›
Top tycoon says Chinese state visit by PM Anutin could be a turning point for massive inward investment
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Suphachai Chearavanont says PM Anutin’s China roadshow could restore Thailand as ASEAN’s manufacturing powerhouse, with Chongqing, Sichuan and Huawei central to a drive for AI,… Read More ›
Bhumjaithai led government targets online platforms with new Digital Platform bill with stronger powers
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand is preparing landmark laws to tighten control over digital platforms, with mandatory registration, revenue disclosure, seller verification, fraud liability, advertising transparency and stronger consumer… Read More ›
Suphajee led high powered Thai team to Washington DC seeking to close a US trade deal and partnership
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Bangkok is racing to seal a landmark US trade deal after Commerce Minister Suphajee met top White House and trade officials, with Section 301 tariff… Read More ›
Middle East War having more severe impact on tourism than previously feared especially in South
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Nearly 40% of Thai hotels suffered a sharper-than-expected guest slump as the Middle East conflict hit tourism, forcing deep discounts and cost cuts, while Phangnga… Read More ›
Thailand is the beating heart of new media genre. Short online mini shows, billions of viewing hours
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand is cashing in on the global short-form drama boom, topping Southeast Asia in spending as TikTok expands Thai mini-series with explosive download growth, soaring… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Thailand and China move closer on defence and security co-operation after Prime Minister’s visit
July 25, 2026
The Kingdom and mainland are fast-tracking closer
Minister of Finance Ekniti says kingdom not severely impacted by latest tariff round imposed on Friday
July 24, 2026
Bangkok is scrambling to protect Thai exports after
Crackdown turned nightmare for foreign owners with plan to treat nominee schemes as money laundering
July 24, 2026
Thailand’s nominee crackdown could become far
Site foreman callously murdered by balaclava clad executioners as insurgency campaign hits hard
July 24, 2026
Thailand’s southern insurgency has turned
King Power in tentative talks with Citigroup about Leicester City sale after freefall to UK’s third tier
July 24, 2026
From 5,000-1 Premiership miracle to League One misery.
Abhisit shifts to active support for opposition’s efforts to expose massive collusion in 2024 Senate election
July 23, 2026
Former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva joins opposition demands
Five soldiers killed in attack by armed insurgents at a checkpoint in Narathiwat on Wednesday evening
July 23, 2026
Thailand’s Deep South erupts again as militants
Police hunt DJ in Nakhon Si Thammarat after body is found with baffling evidence as to cause of death
July 23, 2026
Former DJ disappears after decomposing body is found
New Zealand teenager released on bail after mum flies to the rescue. Days spent in jail and head shaved
July 22, 2026
Mother rescues New Zealand teenager Loukas Rainger
Am Cyanide beats second murder rap in court. Judges rule not enough evidence she poisoned a vegetable vendor
July 22, 2026
Thailand’s suspected cyanide serial killer
Border Patrol volunteer shot in Yala while on leave at a relatives home as insurgency unrest continues
July 22, 2026
Security forces have launched an urgent manhunt after
Suspect wanted for exchange robbery in Phuket looks like a foreigner. Police say it may be an elaborate disguise
July 22, 2026
Police are probing possible insider knowledge after a
Top lawyer in fight with Nakhon Ratchasima host bar over the use of formal legal gowns to serve guests
July 21, 2026
Celebrity lawyer Saiyut Pengboonchu has gone to police
Police are to summon, charge staff found at a private property in Nonthaburi working on exam papers
July 21, 2026
Eleven people found at a Bang Bua Thong house in June,
Democrat Party Deputy Leader reveals flaws in the TH-AI Passport plan and calls on Minister to abort it
July 21, 2026
Thailand’s ฿1.6 billion TH-AI Passport faces
Big Ran, the top police officer in nominee shareholder operations tipped as 16th National Police Chief
July 20, 2026
The race for Thailand’s top police job appears
People’s Party leader launches scathing attack on Prime Minister Anutin and government on corruption
July 20, 2026
People’s Party declares political war on the
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