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defends Thailand’s schools, calling them as good as any worldwide despite years of criticism over poor English skills, outdated methods and… Read More ›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

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