Economy
Norway’s Telenor exits True with a huge profit since 2021 merger as Chearavanont family tightens control
Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:
Telenor agreed to sell its True Corporation stake for $3.9bn, exiting Thailand as Suphachai Chearavanont’s Arise takes control. Shares slid 14.5% on heavy trade, while… Read More ›
Former hotel security manager at Holiday Inn hotel in Phuket bailed as IHG announces rapid expansion
Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Phuket court grants bail to Holiday Inn security boss accused of attempting to break into DJ Mirinda’s hotel room as CCTV is recovered. Ordered to… Read More ›
Projected arrivals in Thailand down 18% for January 2026 as foreign tourism gets off to an extremely rocky start
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Thailand’s tourism sector enters 2026 in crisis as January arrivals are forecast to plunge 18%, hit by floods, border conflict, visa crackdowns and a rising… Read More ›
Senator wants to look closely at the cryptocurrency market as upper house seeks answers on rising baht
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Senator demands probe as Thai baht jumps 9% despite weak economy. Crypto market trades over ฿100bn monthly, raising laundering fears. Agencies and Bitkub summoned to… Read More ›
Just another accident or disaster on Saturday as Thailand’s image abroad takes a battering this week
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Engineering disasters: A sinkhole swallows a pickup truck a day after a crane kills two, just a day after a rail inferno claimed 32 lives.… Read More ›
Trade expert warns the government on barter deals with China being pursued by the Commerce Ministry
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Thai expert warns barter deals with China and Russia risk US backlash, hurt rice exports and farmers, and weaken competitiveness as baht surges and a… Read More ›
One of Thailand’s top business entrepreneurs calls for a halt to the economic rot and a new digital age
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand is at a crossroads as Bitkub founder Jirayut, or ‘Top’, warns of stagnation, debt, ageing, digital drain and a weak education system as the… Read More ›
Prime Minister calls for contractors on high speed line to be blacklisted after 32 die in express rail disaster
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PM Anutin rushed to Nakhon Ratchasima after a crane smashed into a speeding train, killing 32. He blasted high-speed line contractors, slammed low compensation, raised… Read More ›
Bank of Thailand Governor orders monitoring of cash withdrawals amid widespread vote buying fears
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Cash floods Thailand as election nears. Bank of Thailand probes unusual withdrawals, NHRC flags ฿160bn surge, politicians warn of vote buying as regulators tighten scrutiny… Read More ›
People’s Party still leads the race as it unveils plans for a ‘People’s Government’ of change and reform
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People’s Party launches its proposed “People’s Government,” pledging a 12-month overhaul of the Royal Thai Police, justice reform and anti-corruption measures as new NIDA polls… Read More ›
Warning for incoming government that it may face a clash between the United States and China in Asia
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Thailand faces rising global risks as US-China tensions escalate, with experts warning of possible conflict in Asia, a Chinese move on Taiwan. US actions in… Read More ›
Scam operator arrested by CIB police on Tuesday in Prachin Buri. California Thai woman lost ฿200 million
Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A 29-year-old Thai man has been arrested for allegedly posing as a police officer to trick a Thai woman in California into transferring nearly ฿200… Read More ›
Business chiefs warn of worst year for the economy in 30 years. Vietnam on track to overtake Thailand
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Thailand on the brink: growth set to crash below 2% as debt soars, tourism slumps and the baht surges. Analysts warn 2026 could bring the… Read More ›
Political parties are getting serious about Thailand’s lack of babies problem with new policies unveiled
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Thailand faces a population collapse as birth rates fall to 1.46, the workforce shrinks, pensions strain, and GDP growth slows. Ahead of the 2026 election,… Read More ›
Thailand targets growth of over 10% in 2026 after seeing foreign tourist arrivals fall by 7.23% in 2025
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand tourism slumps 7.23% but hopes for a big comeback — officials target 36.7m visitors in 2026, up 10%. Yet crime fears, border tensions and… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Search mounted for Scots tourist who disappeared 2 weeks ago after landing in Bangkok on January 5th
January 22, 2026
Search launched for missing Scots traveller Kenny
Former ministers cleared over roles in Department of Special Investigation of 2024 Senate election poll
January 22, 2026
Court clears ex-ministers Phumtham and Thawee in
Projected arrivals in Thailand down 18% for January 2026 as foreign tourism gets off to an extremely rocky start
January 21, 2026
Thailand’s tourism sector enters 2026 in crisis as
Callous and crazed killer arrested on Tuesday in Hua Hin after brutal onslaught on sleeping receptionist
January 20, 2026
Hotel receptionist killer seized after huge manhunt in
24 year old Thai woman lives with younger twin brothers as a trio. Nong Fah insists there is no jealousy
January 20, 2026
Thai woman Nong Fah, 24, sparks nationwide buzz after
Senator wants to look closely at the cryptocurrency market as upper house seeks answers on rising baht
January 19, 2026
Senator demands probe as Thai baht jumps 9% despite
Just another accident or disaster on Saturday as Thailand’s image abroad takes a battering this week
January 18, 2026
Engineering disasters: A sinkhole swallows a pickup
Trade expert warns the government on barter deals with China being pursued by the Commerce Ministry
January 16, 2026
Thai expert warns barter deals with China and Russia
Another foreign tourist reunited with cash in hours in the heart Bangkok through diligent police work
January 16, 2026
Bangkok riverside police return lost tourist cash in
Prime Minister calls for contractors on high speed line to be blacklisted after 32 die in express rail disaster
January 14, 2026
PM Anutin rushed to Nakhon Ratchasima after a crane
Brit arrested after weekend of high jinks on Phuket. Charges include public indecency and drug driving
January 14, 2026
British tourist, 24, was arrested in Phuket after a
Drug party arrests on Koh Phangan lead to dealer’s capture. Four Israelis detained in police swoops
January 14, 2026
Thai police raided a Koh Phangan villa party,
Drug crazed man goes on rampage at Ayutthaya dorm killing two elderly people and wounding brother
January 12, 2026
A 19-year-old man went on a knife rampage in an
Young Russian tourist dies after speed boat overturns in Andaman Sea on Sunday after trawler collision
January 12, 2026
A tour speedboat carrying foreign tourists crashed
Southern insurgency sends clear message to Bangkok amid the General Election. 11 petrols stations bombed
January 11, 2026
Bombs and arson struck 11 PTT petrol stations across
Russian man accused of extortion of a car dealer is arrested by the pool at a luxury resort on Koh Samui
January 10, 2026
Thai police arrested Russian fugitive Sibgatullin
Repeat of 2023. People’s Party begins to surge in top nationwide poll with 41.36% support. Pheu Thai 2nd
January 10, 2026
People’s Party storms ahead in major online media
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