Crime, Economy, Living, Thailand:
Top Cop launches disciplinary action: General Surachate Hakparn, known as Big Joke, confirms disciplinary action and a criminal investigation against police officers in response to… Read More ›
Elite entrepreneurs unleash convenience store clash: Thailand’s economic tightrope fuels a billionaire brawl as contenders challenge 7-Eleven’s reign. Focused on convenience, moguls like Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Srettha’s policies under scrutiny as former Deputy Prime Minister Kobsak Sabhavasu questions the efficacy of the Digital Wallet scheme and warns against the proposed civil… Read More ›
Foreign tourism is falling, signalling a precarious future. Manufacturing is slumping and the services sector has stumbled. Analysts warn of challenges ahead, while the government… Read More ›
Harrowing tale of British tourist, Dean Penson, stranded in a Thai hospital in a nightmarish encounter with suspected leukaemia. His best friend paints a horrific… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy is caught in a trap where it cannot generate the level of income and profit margins to increase labour pay levels to make… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Another negative impact of government intervention in the free market caused by the disastrous pandemic shutdown in 2020 was identified this week. Zombie firms with… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Move Forward’s Sirikanya Tansakul points to a sharp rise in consumption even with lower economic growth. The key problem is not private consumption or a… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Plan to boost long-haul tourist numbers from Europe as Thailand needs to woo back its former tourism market in Western countries, lost during the pandemic… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The productive exchange between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Canadian PM focused on the need to conclude a free trade agreement currently being negotiated… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Southern Land Bridge is an economic proposal with massive potential for the Thai economy and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. However, it must be commercially viable,… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A 29-year-old couple murdered a small businessman over the price of a cheap cocktail using a .38 revolver purchased on Facebook. Appalling crime shocks Thailand… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
With foreign tourism income running at just over half the level seen in 2019, Thailand’s tourism industry is moving fast to attract more tourists and… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The danger of a credit downgrade for Thailand is growing as private sector debt continues to creep up, and even with interest rates at only… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Shocking and peremptory statement from Chinese officials in Bangkok appears to order the Thai media into line over Taiwan. The trigger was a respectful interview… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
This week, an Investor Confidence Index (ICI) poll showed a massive fall in confidence in October, with capital flows accelerating out of the Kingdom and… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Top lawyer and former member of the National Reform Council, along with others, calls for a new Revenue Code and for Thailand to compete with… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand enters the countdown to the end of 2023 with an extremely troubled economy and gloomy outlook into 2024. Nothing can be taken for granted,… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Growth is likely to be similar to last year at 2.6% but only if the rebound in exports continues for the next few months, even… Read More ›
‘Madame Dear’ throws her hat in the ring for the Democrat Party leadership with the party at war 
Srettha’s crisis is not just an economic one, it is a ‘3D debt crisis’ that is strangling GDP growth 
Thailand expects good news with reports that 23 of its hostages may be freed in the coming hours 
Zombie Thai firms holding back economic growth as they struggle just to pay interest on bank debt 
Move by Navy Chief puts Chinese sub back in the water as he seeks legal clarity on the contract 
Taiwanese man had counterfeiting operation in two safes in hotel room where he was murdered 
90-day visa for European travellers to boost confidence and goodwill damaged by pandemic 
PM met Canadian Premier Trudeau at US Summit and urged a Canadian-Thai free trade pact 
Land Bridge to PM Srettha’s economic policy dreams on the agenda with a 2029 launch date 
Hopes that 25 Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be freed in the next 10 days in ceasefire 
Chinese police patrols plan dumped by ministers quickly after public backlash threatened to erupt 
Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt 
Srettha outlines Digital Wallet as his government begins to flounder with a faltering economy and confusion 
Top Shia Muslim leader condemns Thai nationals fighting with Israel’s Army as a stab in the back 
19-year-old woman nabbed for human trafficking over sex for sale service on the X social network 
Change in the tax law does target expats living in Thailand and extends reporting obligations 
4am nightlife closing hours on track for Christmas or New Year’s season despite intense blowback 
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