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Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

April 20, 2025

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Chinese owner of the firm behind fatal Bangkok collapse arrested in hotel raid as Thai police expose fake Thai shareholders fronting for Chinese bosses. DSI… Read More ›

Bangkok EV car self-ignites while charging at 5 am. Owner is done as insurance costs soar over premiums

Bangkok EV car self-ignites while charging at 5 am. Owner is done as insurance costs soar over premiums

April 19, 2025

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A 2024 EV car caught fire while charging early Saturday morning in Bangkok. The incident, which luckily left no one injured, raises concerns over EV… Read More ›

Thai economy thrown into disarray by Trump’s tariffs. Exports and Tourism may both be far lower in 2025

Thai economy thrown into disarray by Trump’s tariffs. Exports and Tourism may both be far lower in 2025

April 19, 2025

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Trump’s tariffs create economic turmoil for Thailand, with exports and tourism set to drop sharply in 2025. As the baht strengthens, growth forecasts are slashed,… Read More ›

National parks boss rules out firing controversial Thai Scots National Park Ranger but issues a warning

National parks boss rules out firing controversial Thai Scots National Park Ranger but issues a warning

April 18, 2025

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Thai-Scots ranger Merman escapes dismissal after racism row with tourist. Parks chief warned him to tone down online presence urging approval for posts. Merman appeared… Read More ›

Shocking cases investigated by police in Pattaya and Bangkok of two dead babies. One may be maternal infanticide

Shocking cases investigated by police in Pattaya and Bangkok of two dead babies. One may be maternal infanticide

April 17, 2025

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Two newborn babies found dead in separate Bangkok and Pattaya cases within 48 hours. One woman claims stillbirth, the other allegedly left her baby to… Read More ›

Pichai’s team not to fly to the United States this week but next week as US-Chinese tensions escalate

Pichai’s team not to fly to the United States this week but next week as US-Chinese tensions escalate

April 16, 2025

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Pichai’s team postpones US trip amid escalating US-China tensions. Thai finance minister delays meeting with US trade reps, while global markets react to Trump’s tariffs.… Read More ›

Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out

Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out

April 15, 2025

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Finance Minister Pichai to meet Bank of Thailand chief before flying to Washington for crisis talks. Focus will be on US bond holdings, currency risks… Read More ›

Thaksin does not rule out joining talks in US as Thai team finalises plans. They fly out on Thursday ahead of Monday talks

Thaksin does not rule out joining talks in US as Thai team finalises plans. They fly out on Thursday ahead of Monday talks

April 15, 2025

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Thaksin leaves the door open to joining key US trade talks as the Thai delegation led by Pichai flies out Thursday. Final strategy set at… Read More ›

Last calls for travellers to be prepared for the Digital Entry Card (TDAC) entry system from May 1st

Last calls for travellers to be prepared for the Digital Entry Card (TDAC) entry system from May 1st

April 14, 2025

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Thailand warns incoming travellers to complete the new Digital Entry Card (TDAC) before May 1. Foreigners must register online within 3 days of arrival or… Read More ›

Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi

Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi

April 14, 2025

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Thailand was hit by two minor earthquakes on Monday, a 1.4 magnitude tremor in Chiang Mai and a 3.5 magnitude in Krabi. Despite this, the… Read More ›

Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech

Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech

April 13, 2025

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Coalition in crisis as Bhumjaithai scion slams casino bill, fuelling fury in Pheu Thai ranks. Land scandals, cannabis rifts and a Senate probe deepen tensions.… Read More ›

Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms

Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms

April 13, 2025

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Death toll rises at doomed Chatuchak building site as hopes fade and the spotlight turns to Chinese contractors, cancelled deals, poor oversight, substandard steel and… Read More ›

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

April 13, 2025

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Water fights erupt across Bangkok as Songkran 2025 kicks off in full force. PM Paetongtarn takes to the skies to monitor traffic as crowds of… Read More ›

Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained

Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained

April 12, 2025

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Pichai meets with business leaders to discuss upcoming US tariff talks, but Thailand’s chances of retaining the 10% baseline tariff rate are slim. Economic impact… Read More ›

Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China

Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China

April 11, 2025

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Trump’s global trade shake-up forces Thailand to pick a side as 2025 growth is cut to 1.5%. With harsh US tariffs, crackdowns on Chinese-linked exports,… Read More ›

American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case

American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case

April 10, 2025

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US academic Paul Chambers was granted bail but is fighting visa revocation. Arrested under lèse-majesté and the 2007 Computer Crime Act, his prosecution has sparked… Read More ›

US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025

US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025

April 10, 2025

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Trump pauses tariff hikes for 90 days, easing pressure on global markets, but Thailand risks falling behind Vietnam in talks with Washington. With GDP forecast… Read More ›

Booming kiddies tours business operated by an Israeli special forces veteran smashed by Tourist Police

Booming kiddies tours business operated by an Israeli special forces veteran smashed by Tourist Police

April 10, 2025

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Israeli ex-special forces soldier David Gozlan arrested on Ko Phangan after running illegal child-focused tours. Tourist Police caught him leading 72 kids over three days.… Read More ›

Commerce Minister confirms a Thai European Union Free Trade Pact could be negotiated by Christmas Day

Commerce Minister confirms a Thai European Union Free Trade Pact could be negotiated by Christmas Day

April 9, 2025

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Thailand aims to finalise a Free Trade Pact with the European Union by Christmas 2025, despite escalating global trade tensions and concerns over Chinese product… Read More ›

State Department says it is closely monitoring the case of US academic Paul Chambers jailed on Tuesday

State Department says it is closely monitoring the case of US academic Paul Chambers jailed on Tuesday

April 9, 2025

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The US State Department is closely monitoring the jailing of academic Paul Chambers in Thailand under lèse-majesté and cyber laws. His arrest deepens a growing… Read More ›

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