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Deadly Bangkok market tragedy sees two small traders die over a trade rivalry over second hand jeans

Deadly Bangkok market tragedy sees two small traders die over a trade rivalry over second hand jeans

July 21, 2025

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Two small traders died in a deadly Bangkok market shooting over rival second-hand jeans stalls. The 72-year-old shooter later killed himself after his wife confronted… Read More ›

Thaksin lifts morale of followers as US deal is in the works with a final rate close to that of Vietnam

Thaksin lifts morale of followers as US deal is in the works with a final rate close to that of Vietnam

July 20, 2025

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Former PM Thaksin boosts morale at Korat ceremony as US trade deal nears. Final tariff rate likely close to Vietnam’s 20%, says Finance Minister Pichai.… Read More ›

Tourism minister visits Pattaya. Promises new safer environment for foreign tourists with security tech

Tourism minister visits Pattaya. Promises new safer environment for foreign tourists with security tech

July 19, 2025

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Tourism minister visits Pattaya, pledges crackdown on crime and new security tech after safety fears shake the city. With tourism down 5%, officials vow a… Read More ›

Senate Committee Chair tells government to send Trump’s men packing and accept the 36% tariff rate

Senate Committee Chair tells government to send Trump’s men packing and accept the 36% tariff rate

July 18, 2025

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Thai Senate chair urges government to accept Trump’s 36% tariff now, then cut tariffs slowly to protect SMEs amid tense US trade talks. Balancing risks,… Read More ›

Top Banker to the less well off tipped as next Bank of Thailand boss when the cabinet meets next week

Top Banker to the less well off tipped as next Bank of Thailand boss when the cabinet meets next week

July 16, 2025

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Vitai Ratanakorn, President of Government Savings Bank and advocate for low-cost loans to the less well-off, is tipped to become the next Bank of Thailand… Read More ›

Trump tariff crisis has exposed the colonisation of the Thai economy by Chinese zero-dollar factories

Trump tariff crisis has exposed the colonisation of the Thai economy by Chinese zero-dollar factories

July 16, 2025

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Trump tariffs expose China’s economic colonisation of Thailand, revealing soaring exports but collapsing factories and rising imports. With US trade talks under pressure and regional… Read More ›

Young UK family prepare to take the plunge by selling up and moving to live in sunny Thailand for good

Young UK family prepare to take the plunge by selling up and moving to live in sunny Thailand for good

July 15, 2025

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A young UK family is selling almost everything and moving to Thailand for a fresh start. Facing soaring costs, rising crime and a failing school… Read More ›

Cambodia’s Hun Sen’s statements grow increasingly shrill as the menace of cybercrime is being tackled

Cambodia’s Hun Sen’s statements grow increasingly shrill as the menace of cybercrime is being tackled

July 14, 2025

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Hun Sen’s shrill attacks escalate as Thailand’s military cracks down on cross-border cybercrime gangs. Tensions soar with leaked calls, border raids and an international task… Read More ›

Arch conservative icon Sondhi pushes anti-American sentiment against both Thaksin and the People’s Party

Arch conservative icon Sondhi pushes anti-American sentiment against both Thaksin and the People’s Party

July 14, 2025

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Arch-conservative Sondhi Limthongkul lashes out at Thaksin and the People’s Party, warning of massive protests this September-October. He fuels anti-American sentiment with explosive claims of… Read More ›

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

July 7, 2025

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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

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

July 7, 2025

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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 ›

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