Economy
New Education Minister defends country’s schools and universities. As good as any in the World, she says
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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defends Thailand’s schools, calling them as good as any worldwide despite years of criticism over poor English skills, outdated methods and… Read More ›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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 ›
Thai News for Foreigners
New Education Minister defends country’s schools and universities. As good as any in the World, she says
July 8, 2025
New Education Minister Narumon defends Thailand’s
Royal Thai Navy takes part in 12-day exercise with US and Canadian navies in the Upper Gulf of Thailand
July 8, 2025
The Thai, US, and Canadian navies launch 12-day CARAT
EV car fire in Songkhla was not self-combustion. Ex Democrat Party MP was targeted with a criminal act
July 7, 2025
Ex-Democrat MP Sirichoke’s electric car in Songkhla
Crackdown on dangerous marijuana infused products after toddler left unconscious in hospital for 24 hours
July 7, 2025
Toddler hospitalised 24 hours after eating cannabis
Under fire minister leading a party in turmoil is pursuing one of the government most worthy policies
July 6, 2025
Under fire Deputy PM Pirapan leads bold energy reforms
Ex Songkhla Democrat Party MP & Prime Ministerial advisor warns about the particular danger of EV cars
July 6, 2025
Former Democrat MP Sirichoke Sopha warns of hidden EV
Political courting has begun to decide Thailand’s next Prime Minister if Paetongtarn is removed by judges
July 5, 2025
Thailand’s next PM likely to be Chaikasem if
70 year old Udon Thani man played like a fiddle by Chinese sex doll scammers, drops police report plan
July 5, 2025
Lonely 70-year-old Thai man duped by sex doll scammers
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
Thailand’s trade talks with the US collapse, leaving
Austrian died after falling down Koh Samui stairwell on Wednesday morning. Lost footing while drunk
July 4, 2025
A 45-year-old Austrian tourist died after falling down
New cabinet members solemn oath-taking ceremony before the King and Queen at the Dusit Palace
July 3, 2025
Thailand’s new cabinet took a solemn oath before the
Political feud targeting the Prime Minister as Senators object to her swearing in as Culture Minister
July 3, 2025
Suspended PM Paetongtarn faces backlash over bid to
Welsh family need help as 29-year-old Ashton Jones, father of two, still battles for his life in a Pattaya hospital
July 2, 2025
Ashton Jones meanwhile remains on a ventilator in
PM Paetongtarn suspended from duties while Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit takes power
July 1, 2025
PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the
Army security agency confirms bomb spree targeting tourist hotspots near Phuket linked to insurgency
July 1, 2025
Thailand’s security forces arrest 5 suspects linked
Third loved one and tourist downed off Karon Beach in dangerous rip tides in just 18 days on Saturday
June 30, 2025
Third tourist drowns at Phuket’s Karon Beach in just
Death traps: Laotian mother killed carrying her baby across the road at a Pathum Thani Zebra crossing
June 30, 2025
A Laotian mother was killed crossing a Pathum Thani
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