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PM Paetongtarn confirms her father Thaksin will be in court on June 13th. Trade proposals sent to the US

PM Paetongtarn confirms her father Thaksin will be in court on June 13th. Trade proposals sent to the US

May 13, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn says Thaksin will appear in court on June 13 to explain his health. She confirms Thailand sent trade proposals to the US, calling… Read More ›

Top economist warns Thailand must get talks going with United States after US-China 90 day pause is unveiled

Top economist warns Thailand must get talks going with United States after US-China 90 day pause is unveiled

May 12, 2025

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Top Thai economist warns the country faces severe economic fallout unless urgent trade talks with the US begin. As China secures a 90-day tariff cut,… Read More ›

Prime Minister Paetongtarn visits Vietnam this week as Hanoi readies to surpass Thailand’s ailing economy

Prime Minister Paetongtarn visits Vietnam this week as Hanoi readies to surpass Thailand’s ailing economy

May 12, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn heads to Hanoi as Vietnam surges toward overtaking Thailand’s economy, luring tourists, retirees and investors with cheaper costs, better visa deals and booming… Read More ›

Top coalition parties deny a potential election with swirling reports over the Senate collusion probe

Top coalition parties deny a potential election with swirling reports over the Senate collusion probe

May 12, 2025

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Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai deny split as budget rumours swirl amid Senate probe and Thaksin scandal. Party insists coalition remains united, blames political manoeuvres and… Read More ›

White Lotus effect on Thai tourism may make it an elitist destination and turn off mass market punters

White Lotus effect on Thai tourism may make it an elitist destination and turn off mass market punters

May 11, 2025

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The White Lotus gave Thailand a luxury glow-up but failed to lift overall tourist numbers—raising fears it may alienate mass market punters and turn the… Read More ›

Thai Airlines flies high. Plan to exit rehabilitation plan at the end of June with a stock market relisting

Thai Airlines flies high. Plan to exit rehabilitation plan at the end of June with a stock market relisting

May 10, 2025

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Thai Airways posts ฿9.8bn Quarter One profit and carries 4.33m passengers as it prepares to exit court rehab by July. A return to the Stock… Read More ›

Thailand is entering a dark economic storm in late 2025 lasting at least a year says Central Bank boss

Thailand is entering a dark economic storm in late 2025 lasting at least a year says Central Bank boss

May 10, 2025

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Thailand faces economic turmoil as US tariffs, currency volatility and cheap imports threaten both the 2025 and 2026 outlook, warns central bank chief, preparing to… Read More ›

People’s Party MP calls for repeal of alcohol control laws as sales are liberalised for tourist outlets

People’s Party MP calls for repeal of alcohol control laws as sales are liberalised for tourist outlets

May 10, 2025

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People’s Party MP Thaophipop Limjittrakarn has called for a full repeal of Thailand’s alcohol control laws after the government’s partial liberalisation for tourists left local… Read More ›

Political crisis brewing. ‘Blue’ line senators called upon the acknowledge collusion charges in Bangkok

Political crisis brewing. ‘Blue’ line senators called upon the acknowledge collusion charges in Bangkok

May 9, 2025

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Political firestorm erupts as six Bangkok senators are summoned over alleged 2024 Senate election collusion. DSI and EC escalate probe amid denials, with links to… Read More ›

2025 Ad spend growth now projected at just 2.2% as the Thai economy battles headwinds and aftershocks

2025 Ad spend growth now projected at just 2.2% as the Thai economy battles headwinds and aftershocks

May 9, 2025

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Thailand’s ad spend forecast cut to 2.2% in 2025 as economic tremors, falling tourism and tariff woes hit hard. Top firm warns brands not to… Read More ›

Doctors with Corrections Department who treated Thaskin censured and suspended by Medical Council

Doctors with Corrections Department who treated Thaskin censured and suspended by Medical Council

May 9, 2025

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Two Corrections Department doctors suspended and a third censured over Thaksin’s hospital stay. Medical Council cites serious ethical breaches. Final decision rests with Health Minister.… Read More ›

Thaksin denied court permission to fly to Qatar where he had hoped to meet US President Donald Trump

Thaksin denied court permission to fly to Qatar where he had hoped to meet US President Donald Trump

May 8, 2025

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Thaksin Shinawatra was refused permission to fly to Qatar despite the Emir’s invitation. His lawyer said he hoped to meet Donald Trump there. The ex‑premier… Read More ›

US academic Paul Chambers is fighting Nareauan’s University decision to dismiss him on April 9th

US academic Paul Chambers is fighting Nareauan’s University decision to dismiss him on April 9th

May 8, 2025

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US academic Paul Chambers is challenging his dismissal from Naresuan University and the revocation of his visa after Thai prosecutors dropped royal defamation charges. His… Read More ›

More arrests due over collapsed Auditor General building including an engineer. Up to 100 people may have died

More arrests due over collapsed Auditor General building including an engineer. Up to 100 people may have died

May 8, 2025

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More arrests are expected over the collapse of the Auditor General’s building, including an engineer. The death toll may reach 100, with investigators uncovering issues… Read More ›

Anutin turns the tables on casino issue. Calls for public referendum on the Entertainment Complex bill

Anutin turns the tables on casino issue. Calls for public referendum on the Entertainment Complex bill

May 7, 2025

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Anutin turns the heat up on Paetongtarn’s casino push, calling for a national referendum after a 520-rai Bangkok Port site was revealed for a mega… Read More ›

Prime Minister calls for less inflamed rhetoric but promises to hunt down insurgency killers in the South

Prime Minister calls for less inflamed rhetoric but promises to hunt down insurgency killers in the South

May 6, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn urges calm over Southern unrest but vows to track insurgents after 4 civilians—including a child and blind woman—were gunned down and a police… Read More ›

CP boss says Thailand must engage US and become Southeast Asia’s top data centre with cheap energy 

CP boss says Thailand must engage US and become Southeast Asia’s top data centre with cheap energy 

May 6, 2025

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CP chief Suphachai Chearavanont calls for deeper US ties, small nuclear reactors, and legal casinos. He wants to see Thailand become Southeast Asia’s top data… Read More ›

Thailand’s obscure negotiation strategy with United States an outlier as PM promises a ‘secret deal’

Thailand’s obscure negotiation strategy with United States an outlier as PM promises a ‘secret deal’

May 5, 2025

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Thailand under fire as PM Paetongtarn teases ‘secret deal’ with US amid stalled talks, rising tariffs, and growing pressure from rivals. As China warns against… Read More ›

Arrivals with smartphones can still register before Immigration checks. Anutin calls for new Department

Arrivals with smartphones can still register before Immigration checks. Anutin calls for new Department

May 4, 2025

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Travellers urged to use smartphones to submit TDAC forms on arrival as the Immigration Bureau offers help at airports. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Anutin pushes for… Read More ›

More long-haul tourists in April as Thai hotels hold tight on room rates in hard pursuit of higher revenue

More long-haul tourists in April as Thai hotels hold tight on room rates in hard pursuit of higher revenue

May 3, 2025

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Thailand is shifting to high-cost tourism, with hotel rates soaring and long-haul arrivals rising. European and North American visitors surge, while budget travel declines. Hoteliers… Read More ›

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