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Thai SME sector raises the alarm as the government struggles to deal with a fast-moving US tariff crisis

Thai SME sector raises the alarm as the government struggles to deal with a fast-moving US tariff crisis

July 13, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thai SMEs sound alarm as US imposes 36% tariffs, risking 3.7M jobs and 5,000 factories. Vietnam gains edge with 0% tariffs, deepening trade gap. Government… Read More ›

American tourist beaten by bar owner as he tried to share the ambience with friends in online video clip

American tourist beaten by bar owner as he tried to share the ambience with friends in online video clip

July 12, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

An American tourist was left bloodied after a brutal beating by a Pattaya bar owner for filming the venue’s ambience. The unprovoked attack is the… Read More ›

Thaksin joins Thai tariff crisis talks at Phitsanulok Mansion. Confirms real fears of Chinese retaliation

Thaksin joins Thai tariff crisis talks at Phitsanulok Mansion. Confirms real fears of Chinese retaliation

July 11, 2025

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

Thaksin joins urgent talks at Phitsanulok Mansion as Thailand faces a crushing 36% US tariff. With China’s warnings and US pressure mounting, the country races… Read More ›

Thailand still in denial about the gravity of its position as the US effectively downgrades it economically

Thailand still in denial about the gravity of its position as the US effectively downgrades it economically

July 11, 2025

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

Thailand blindsided as U.S. slaps 36% tariff, dwarfing Vietnam’s 20% deal. Exports, jobs and investor confidence plunge as officials stall, misread signals and lean on… Read More ›

Danger for Bhumjaithai as the Election Commission moves to finalise the Senate election collusion probe

Danger for Bhumjaithai as the Election Commission moves to finalise the Senate election collusion probe

July 10, 2025

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

Bhumjaithai faces danger as the Election Commission nears its explosive Senate election collusion report. PM Paetongtarn hits back at Anutin’s casino bill claims amid falling… Read More ›

Another rich lowlife in Thailand bites the dust as combined police task force descends on Koh Phangan

Another rich lowlife in Thailand bites the dust as combined police task force descends on Koh Phangan

July 10, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

European fraudster arrested on Koh Phangan after joint Thai-Australian police raid. Over ฿19 million seized, including crypto and property. He used Thai nominee companies to… Read More ›

Thaksin stoutly defends Prime Minister Ung Ing and blames the 2017 Constitution for thwarting progress

Thaksin stoutly defends Prime Minister Ung Ing and blames the 2017 Constitution for thwarting progress

July 10, 2025

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

Former PM Thaksin fiercely defends daughter PM Ung Ing, blames the 2017 Constitution for blocking progress, accuses the Senate of election fraud, warns of political… Read More ›

Vietnam becomes the US partner of choice while Thailand is gutted with 36% tariff and left the big loser

Vietnam becomes the US partner of choice while Thailand is gutted with 36% tariff and left the big loser

July 9, 2025

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

Vietnam wins big with a 20% U.S. tariff, while Thailand is hammered with a 36% rate, sparking fears of potential investor flight, collapsing U.S. exports,… Read More ›

New Education Minister defends country’s schools and universities. As good as any in the World, she says

New Education Minister defends country’s schools and universities. As good as any in the World, she says

July 8, 2025

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

New Education Minister Narumon defends Thailand’s schools, calling them as good as any worldwide despite years of criticism over poor English skills, outdated methods and… Read More ›

Scamble for Thailand’s future place in the emerging, divided new world under Trump. Mixed U.S. signals

Scamble for Thailand’s future place in the emerging, divided new world under Trump. Mixed U.S. signals

July 7, 2025

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

Thailand scrambles to avoid devastating US tariffs after talks collapse. Mixed signals from Washington add uncertainty as the country offers major concessions. With rivals securing… Read More ›

Red Bull family fortune charges ahead for another year, ranking as Thailand’s No.1 and powered by China

Red Bull family fortune charges ahead for another year, ranking as Thailand’s No.1 and powered by China

July 7, 2025

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

Red Bull’s Yoovidhya family tops Thailand’s billionaire list for the second year with $44.5B, powered by explosive growth in China. Despite economic challenges, Thailand’s richest,… Read More ›

Turning point for Thailand as it awaits what could be a heavy economic sting from finalised US tariffs

Turning point for Thailand as it awaits what could be a heavy economic sting from finalised US tariffs

July 6, 2025

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

Thailand faces a critical 72-hour deadline as the US prepares to impose tariffs on its exports. With Vietnam securing a 20% rate, Thailand risks higher… Read More ›

Under fire minister leading a party in turmoil is pursuing one of the government most worthy policies

Under fire minister leading a party in turmoil is pursuing one of the government most worthy policies

July 6, 2025

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Under fire Deputy PM Pirapan leads bold energy reforms to cut soaring electricity costs and boost Thailand’s energy security amid party turmoil. Despite political chaos… Read More ›

Ex Songkhla Democrat Party MP & Prime Ministerial advisor warns about the particular danger of EV cars

Ex Songkhla Democrat Party MP & Prime Ministerial advisor warns about the particular danger of EV cars

July 6, 2025

Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Former Democrat MP Sirichoke Sopha warns of hidden EV dangers after his parked, unplugged PHEV burst into flames at 3 am. The explosion destroyed the… Read More ›

Miracle in Pattaya as woman who hanged herself comes back to life as rescuers put her in a body bag

Miracle in Pattaya as woman who hanged herself comes back to life as rescuers put her in a body bag

July 5, 2025

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

Rescue workers in Pattaya were stunned when a 49-year-old woman who hanged herself and showed no pulse suddenly opened her eyes before being placed in… Read More ›

Thailand strikes out at efforts to clinch a US tariff deal. Finance Minister Pichai now on the way home, not giving up

Thailand strikes out at efforts to clinch a US tariff deal. Finance Minister Pichai now on the way home, not giving up

July 4, 2025

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Thailand’s trade talks with the US collapse, leaving it sidelined as neighbours secure deals. With a slashed growth forecast and rising tariffs looming, Finance Minister… Read More ›

Cross-border corruption and money laundering between Thai and Cambodian labour officials probed

Cross-border corruption and money laundering between Thai and Cambodian labour officials probed

July 4, 2025

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

DSI busts massive foreign worker extortion ring in Bangkok. Raids over a potential ฿6 billion scam, secret payments to Cambodian officials, and suspected collusion within… Read More ›

James Bond Man with the Golden Gun museum fiasco in Phang-nga exposed by People’s Party MP on field trip

James Bond Man with the Golden Gun museum fiasco in Phang-nga exposed by People’s Party MP on field trip

July 1, 2025

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

James Bond Museum in Phang-nga cost ฿40M but closed after one day. MP Phakamon calls it a “complete failure” due to no staff, no marketing… Read More ›

Army security agency confirms bomb spree targeting tourist hotspots near Phuket linked to insurgency

Army security agency confirms bomb spree targeting tourist hotspots near Phuket linked to insurgency

July 1, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s security forces arrest 5 suspects linked to BRN insurgents behind a coordinated bomb plot targeting Phuket and southern tourist hotspots. Fifteen devices meant to… Read More ›

With the economy sputtering, the top Thai team flies to the US to secure a favourable trade deal with Trump

With the economy sputtering, the top Thai team flies to the US to secure a favourable trade deal with Trump

July 1, 2025

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

Thailand’s top trade team flies to Washington for high-stakes talks with Trump as the economy stalls. With tariffs looming and time running out, officials race… Read More ›

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