Economy
Bank of Thailand warns economy faces headwinds in second half of 2025. Low inflation but no deflation
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Bank of Thailand officials warn of uncertain economic outlook for the second half of 2025, with growth potentially dipping to 1.3%. While inflation remains under… Read More ›
Top coalition parties deny a potential election with swirling reports over the Senate collusion probe
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Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai deny split as budget rumours swirl amid Senate probe and Thaksin scandal. Party insists coalition remains united, blames political manoeuvres and… Read More ›
White Lotus effect on Thai tourism may make it an elitist destination and turn off mass market punters
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The White Lotus gave Thailand a luxury glow-up but failed to lift overall tourist numbers—raising fears it may alienate mass market punters and turn the… Read More ›
Thai Airlines flies high. Plan to exit rehabilitation plan at the end of June with a stock market relisting
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Thai Airways posts ฿9.8bn Quarter One profit and carries 4.33m passengers as it prepares to exit court rehab by July. A return to the Stock… Read More ›
Thailand is entering a dark economic storm in late 2025 lasting at least a year says Central Bank boss
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Thailand faces economic turmoil as US tariffs, currency volatility and cheap imports threaten both the 2025 and 2026 outlook, warns central bank chief, preparing to… Read More ›
People’s Party MP calls for repeal of alcohol control laws as sales are liberalised for tourist outlets
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People’s Party MP Thaophipop Limjittrakarn has called for a full repeal of Thailand’s alcohol control laws after the government’s partial liberalisation for tourists left local… Read More ›
Political crisis brewing. ‘Blue’ line senators called upon the acknowledge collusion charges in Bangkok
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Political firestorm erupts as six Bangkok senators are summoned over alleged 2024 Senate election collusion. DSI and EC escalate probe amid denials, with links to… Read More ›
2025 Ad spend growth now projected at just 2.2% as the Thai economy battles headwinds and aftershocks
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Thailand’s ad spend forecast cut to 2.2% in 2025 as economic tremors, falling tourism and tariff woes hit hard. Top firm warns brands not to… Read More ›
Doctors with Corrections Department who treated Thaskin censured and suspended by Medical Council
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Two Corrections Department doctors suspended and a third censured over Thaksin’s hospital stay. Medical Council cites serious ethical breaches. Final decision rests with Health Minister.… Read More ›
Thaksin denied court permission to fly to Qatar where he had hoped to meet US President Donald Trump
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Thaksin Shinawatra was refused permission to fly to Qatar despite the Emir’s invitation. His lawyer said he hoped to meet Donald Trump there. The ex‑premier… Read More ›
US academic Paul Chambers is fighting Nareauan’s University decision to dismiss him on April 9th
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US academic Paul Chambers is challenging his dismissal from Naresuan University and the revocation of his visa after Thai prosecutors dropped royal defamation charges. His… Read More ›
More arrests due over collapsed Auditor General building including an engineer. Up to 100 people may have died
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More arrests are expected over the collapse of the Auditor General’s building, including an engineer. The death toll may reach 100, with investigators uncovering issues… Read More ›
Anutin turns the tables on casino issue. Calls for public referendum on the Entertainment Complex bill
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Anutin turns the heat up on Paetongtarn’s casino push, calling for a national referendum after a 520-rai Bangkok Port site was revealed for a mega… Read More ›
Prime Minister calls for less inflamed rhetoric but promises to hunt down insurgency killers in the South
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PM Paetongtarn urges calm over Southern unrest but vows to track insurgents after 4 civilians—including a child and blind woman—were gunned down and a police… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Top coalition parties deny a potential election with swirling reports over the Senate collusion probe
May 12, 2025
Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai deny split as budget rumours
White Lotus effect on Thai tourism may make it an elitist destination and turn off mass market punters
May 11, 2025
The White Lotus gave Thailand a luxury glow-up but
X porn entrepreneur, a woman, arrested by cyber police officers in Nonthaburi. Earned ฿100k a month for years
May 11, 2025
Thai cyber cops bust 19-year-old X/Twitter star
Senator calls on summoned members to suspend duties. Fears tainted decisions. 146 Senate members to be summoned
May 11, 2025
Senator Nantana calls for summoned members to suspend
Thai Airlines flies high. Plan to exit rehabilitation plan at the end of June with a stock market relisting
May 10, 2025
Thai Airways posts ฿9.8bn Quarter One profit and
People’s Party MP calls for repeal of alcohol control laws as sales are liberalised for tourist outlets
May 10, 2025
People’s Party MP Thaophipop Limjittrakarn has
2025 Ad spend growth now projected at just 2.2% as the Thai economy battles headwinds and aftershocks
May 9, 2025
Thailand’s ad spend forecast cut to 2.2% in 2025 as
Doctors with Corrections Department who treated Thaskin censured and suspended by Medical Council
May 9, 2025
Two Corrections Department doctors suspended and a
Thaksin denied court permission to fly to Qatar where he had hoped to meet US President Donald Trump
May 8, 2025
Thaksin Shinawatra was refused permission to fly to
US academic Paul Chambers is fighting Nareauan’s University decision to dismiss him on April 9th
May 8, 2025
US academic Paul Chambers is challenging his dismissal
Irishman beaten in brawl with Soi 6 hostesses taken in by Pattaya Police for questioning on Wednesday
May 8, 2025
Irishman taken in after violent brawl with Soi 6 bar
2 tourists from Brazil arrested with over ฿22 million in cocaine in secret compartment of their luggage
May 7, 2025
Two Brazilian tourists were arrested at Suvarnabhumi
Homeless elderly German dumped in Pattaya by his Thai wife sparks debate over Thai Foreigner marriage
May 7, 2025
Homeless German man dumped by his Thai wife in Pattaya
CP boss says Thailand must engage US and become Southeast Asia’s top data centre with cheap energy
May 6, 2025
CP chief Suphachai Chearavanont calls for deeper US
Australian tourist flying in from Bali handcuffed after he came through Immigration for armed robbery
May 6, 2025
Australian tourist flying from Bali to Phuket arrested
Area of Laos opposite the Thai border in Chiang Rai erupts into armed conflict – 5 Lao soldiers dead in fierce fighting
May 5, 2025
Rebel militias storm Lao army outposts opposite Chiang
Out of control foreign driver in Phuket hunted down for arrest by police after Sunday motoring terror
May 5, 2025
Phuket police are hunting a white foreign driver who
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