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Thai-Cambodian border tensions left unresolved. Conflict is still on the table as visa periods for nationals are cut

Thai-Cambodian border tensions left unresolved. Conflict is still on the table as visa periods for nationals are cut

June 9, 2025

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Border standoff still poses danger. Thai troops hold firm on border controls despite Cambodian pullback near Chong Bok. Visas slashed to 7 days amid crackdown… Read More ›

Tourist boss worried about Cambodian border crisis and rising online speculation about a coup d’état

Tourist boss worried about Cambodian border crisis and rising online speculation about a coup d’état

June 7, 2025

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Tourism boss sounds the alarm as Thai-Cambodia border tensions escalate and coup rumours swirl online. Fears of martial law, falling tourist numbers and political chaos… Read More ›

Martial law declared in border areas with Cambodia as military takes command of Thailand’s tense standoff

Martial law declared in border areas with Cambodia as military takes command of Thailand’s tense standoff

June 7, 2025

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Martial law declared as Thai troops seize control of key Cambodian border zones after deadly May 28 clash. Crossings shut, tourists discouraged and military crackdown… Read More ›

Thai Cambodian border tensions worsen as matters threaten to spill over into the kingdom’s politics

Thai Cambodian border tensions worsen as matters threaten to spill over into the kingdom’s politics

June 7, 2025

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Border tensions erupt as Thai army warns of war over Cambodian buildup. PM urges calm, but conservatives rally, demanding action. With 12,000 enemy troops near… Read More ›

Thai Minsters engage with US trade chief Jamieson Greer in Paris at global OECD ministerial meeting

Thai Minsters engage with US trade chief Jamieson Greer in Paris at global OECD ministerial meeting

June 5, 2025

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Thai ministers met U.S. trade czar Jamieson Greer in Paris as pressure mounts to avoid a crippling 36% tariff hike on Thai exports by July… Read More ›

Thai air force opts for Swedish Gripen fighter jets in a rebuff to the United States and its F16 jets proposal

Thai air force opts for Swedish Gripen fighter jets in a rebuff to the United States and its F16 jets proposal

June 5, 2025

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Thailand dumps U.S. fighter jet deal after F-35 snub—opts for Sweden’s Gripen jets in bold defence shift. Air Force chiefs call it a leap toward… Read More ›

Good news for expats and tax residents as Revenue gives update on new law taxing foreign remittances

Good news for expats and tax residents as Revenue gives update on new law taxing foreign remittances

June 4, 2025

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Thailand’s Revenue Department plans a major tax break for expats: foreign income remitted within two years won’t be taxed. The new rule aims to boost… Read More ›

Tourism chief rebuts distorted scam centre reports linked to Taiwanese tourists. Now, a new, safer order

Tourism chief rebuts distorted scam centre reports linked to Taiwanese tourists. Now, a new, safer order

June 3, 2025

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Tourism chief blasts viral scam rumours as outdated and false—no new kidnappings, no deaths. Taiwan confirms victims entered Myanmar last year. Thailand steps up crackdown… Read More ›

S&P retains Thailand’s BBB+ credit rating and its stable outlook. Economy will grow by 2.3% this year

S&P retains Thailand’s BBB+ credit rating and its stable outlook. Economy will grow by 2.3% this year

June 3, 2025

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S&P retains Thailand’s BBB+ rating with a stable outlook, forecasting 2.3% growth in 2025. Despite global trade risks and Moody’s downgrade, strong tourism, rising income… Read More ›

฿500 million drug bust in Loei points us to Thailand’s unbearable problem across its northern border

฿500 million drug bust in Loei points us to Thailand’s unbearable problem across its northern border

June 2, 2025

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A ฿500M meth bust in Loei lays bare Thailand’s deepening border crisis. With drugs flooding in from Myanmar’s Wa State, Thaksin warns it’s time to… Read More ›

Thai Airways rules out direct flights to the US for now. Resurgent airline happy with network partners

Thai Airways rules out direct flights to the US for now. Resurgent airline happy with network partners

June 1, 2025

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Thai Airways rules out direct US flights despite its safety upgrade, citing high costs and past losses. Profitable code-share deals, strong Q1 earnings, and a… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand expert warns that Thailand must be prepared for Trump tariff impacts and uncertainty

Bank of Thailand expert warns that Thailand must be prepared for Trump tariff impacts and uncertainty

May 31, 2025

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Trump’s tariffs are back—and Thailand’s running out of time. A Bank of Thailand official warns of serious 2025 risks as talks with Washington stall. With… Read More ›

Ministry placates taxis with a review of rules, new facilities and their own airport ride-hailing app

Ministry placates taxis with a review of rules, new facilities and their own airport ride-hailing app

May 30, 2025

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Ministry averts airport taxi revolt with new ride-hailing app, crackdown on illegal drivers and upgraded facilities. Four-part plan separates app cars from taxis, enforces licensing… Read More ›

Prime Minister orders government trade talks team to review US court order striking down Trump tariffs

Prime Minister orders government trade talks team to review US court order striking down Trump tariffs

May 30, 2025

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Thai PM orders urgent review after US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs, freezing 36% duties that threatened exports. With a White House appeal looming, Bangkok… Read More ›

Higher Education Ministry official says Thai students need not fear new Trump move on college visas

Higher Education Ministry official says Thai students need not fear new Trump move on college visas

May 29, 2025

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Trump freezes new student visa interviews worldwide, sparking concern among Thai students. But ministry says existing US appointments remain valid. Thai students are seen as… Read More ›

Bangkok Bank closing accounts held by foreigners without long-term visas. Russian tourists up in arms

Bangkok Bank closing accounts held by foreigners without long-term visas. Russian tourists up in arms

May 29, 2025

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Bangkok Bank is freezing accounts held by foreigners without long-term visas, triggering outrage from Russian tourists. The crackdown, linked to new SIM ID rules and… Read More ›

Police crack the whip on Bangkok taxis just 24 hours before showdown meeting over Airport closure threat

Police crack the whip on Bangkok taxis just 24 hours before showdown meeting over Airport closure threat

May 28, 2025

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Bangkok taxi tensions explode as police crackdown ahead of talks. Drivers threaten to blockade Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang over Grab access. Unions vow no special… Read More ›

Cannabis regulatory regime expected in June ending pot free for all with medical certification needed to buy the drug

Cannabis regulatory regime expected in June ending pot free for all with medical certification needed to buy the drug

May 28, 2025

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Thailand to end cannabis free-for-all by June with strict new rules requiring medical certs, 30-day limits and licenced supplies. The crackdown comes amid rising smuggling… Read More ›

3 office workers at Chinese Pattaya property brokerage arrested as interest in the resort city surges

3 office workers at Chinese Pattaya property brokerage arrested as interest in the resort city surges

May 27, 2025

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Three Chinese workers were arrested in a Pattaya real estate raid amid a crackdown on illegal foreign businesses. Following the March 28 earthquake in Bangkok,… Read More ›

Top Thai economist sees a weaker US dollar ahead in trade and warns the government must act decisively

Top Thai economist sees a weaker US dollar ahead in trade and warns the government must act decisively

May 26, 2025

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Top Thai economist Dr. Anusorn warns the US dollar is set to weaken under Trump’s new trade war, pushing the baht up. He urges swift… Read More ›

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