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PM defends foreign condo ownership change and extended lease terms as public opposition makes itself felt. Government aims to extend foreign ownership from 49% to… Read More ›
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Chanin Yensudjai, nabbed in Dubai and deported, faces charges for the Stark Corporation scandal that rocked the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Authorities are ready… Read More ›
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Zero-dollar tours are crippling Thailand’s tourism recovery. Up to 50% of Chinese tour group arrivals could be victims of these extortion rackets, spreading negative views… Read More ›
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Good news for Thailand as S&P retains BBB+ rating despite lower GDP outlook and ฿500 billion Digital Wallet plan. Kingdom jumps ahead of the UK… Read More ›
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The Thai government faces urgent demands to support the critical ICE car manufacturing sector amid an influx of unsold Chinese EVs. Over 10,000 cars clog… Read More ›
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Thai hotels and tourism firms were shocked by the June 3rd collapse of German travel giant FTI, responsible for 100,000 bookings last year. Amid reports… Read More ›
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Thailand’s ambitious EV industry plan faces challenges as Western markets and local consumers show tepid interest. May EV sales dropped 1.5% year-on-year, as traditional car… Read More ›
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PM Srettha points to political instability for a 16% stock market plunge. Analysts say Thailand’s faltering economy, declining manufacturing and lack of foreign investment are… Read More ›
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Thailand’s manufacturing base is crumbling due to rising costs, loss of competitiveness and technological changes. This week, the government announced a carbon tax on industrial… Read More ›
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Myanmar’s junta faces financial collapse with the kyat plummeting. Remittances are halved while hyperinflation surges. Junta crackdown targets funds flowing to Bangkok’s hot condo market,… Read More ›
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Thailand’s private sector and government promise free-to-air coverage of the Euro 2024 tournament. This move, driven by football’s growing popularity, aims to benefit bars, hostelries… Read More ›
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Political instability looms in Thailand. Senate elections face turmoil, PM’s future in jeopardy, top party dissolution imminent, and Thaksin’s potential re-jailing. June could plunge the… Read More ›
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Government House confirms the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) will be available by the end of June, despite speculation of delays. This visa allows foreigners… Read More ›
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Thailand’s Revenue Department plans to tax all foreign residents on income earned globally, effective 2025. This move, aligned with OECD goals, aims to widen the… Read More ›
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Thailand’s economic decline is linked to impractical and ill-conceived policies and implementation. The latest is the BRICS gamble. Despite 1,700 factory closures in 2023, no… Read More ›
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Political turmoil and tensions resurface in Thailand. Ex-PM Thaksin faces a June 18th indictment amid doubts about his prospects for bail. In the meantime, Prime… Read More ›
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Thailand’s cabinet announced new visa measures, including the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), allowing digital nomads to live and work in Thailand for up to 180… Read More ›
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Thailand’s tourism industry has taken a hit, falling behind Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia in the latest World Economic Forum report. Industry leaders demand urgent action… Read More ›
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Foreigners in Thailand must file income tax returns for 2024 by March 2025. The new regime could mean a minimum of ฿71,000 tax for some… Read More ›
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Luxury Porsche EV worth ฿10 million spontaneously ignites and is destroyed in central Bangkok. Firefighters controlled the blaze which erupted after it overheated. The incident… Read More ›
New Zealand Day brothers have landed back home in their own country after 4 months in detention 
Elderly, retired British couple see dream life turn sour after dangerous spat with Hua Hin neighbours turned violent 
New Senate heads for parliament as Election result is confirmed by the country’s oversight agency 
War in Myanmar is making Thai officials nervous with ominous signs that the military junta is faltering 
Berserk Foreigner in Phuket assaults a man, steals a passenger van and crashes it causing disruption 
Ranong femme fatale followed her illicit lover to his new job. It ended on Friday night with murder on the street 
Narcotics Suppression Bureau voted on Friday to reschedule Cannabis as an illicit drug by January 1st 2025 
Passenger van travellers rescued by Highway Police from rabid driver high on crystal methamphetamine 
Top Thai insurer says no more new policies for EV cars. Later, it emphasised renewals case by case 
Turkish Romeo tries to coerce a Thai woman by stealing her phone and uploading her naughty photos 
Woman dies in massive fireball caused by Yala explosion in Bannang Sata near busy police living quarters 
Crackdown on drugs sees 41% more arrests since October as Thursday saw a massive nationwide blitz 
Minister links higher inflation with increased growth. Calls a target policy hike saying 1% is ‘too low’ 
Big Joke gets the boot backdated to April 18th. Now he must legally fight the order to sack him in the Administrative Court 
Assange lands in Bangkok as he spirits home to freedom and an end to his legal woes with the US 
Former Phuket expat media salesman can expect to die in a UK prison if convicted of abuse charges 
EV charging station fire badly damages Bangkok port for rapidly expanding electric motorcycle taxi firm 
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