The MG brand is back and again hugely popular in Thailand despite a few hiccups for one Thai woman
A negative post on MG cars by a Thai woman has highlighted a new age of global co-operation in selling the private car dream to… Read More ›
Economy
Thailand is feeling the heat from its hot tourism industry
Economy, Foreigners, Media, Thai World:
The unabated climb in Thai tourism numbers comes at a price including environmental concerns and a potential drop off in European or western visitors… Read More ›
Thai PM’s European trip underlined western acceptance of Thailand’s new order and a brighter future
Economy, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Success of Thai PM’s trip to the UK and France drew ire of activist groups but it is now clear that we are living in… Read More ›
Elections to be held in Thailand next year and stability is likely to be maintained
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s new constitution and political landscape has changed utterly since the last election in 2011 A General Election in Thailand will not be held until… Read More ›
Thai PM confirms China as Thailand’s ‘No.1 partner’
Economy, Politics, Thai World:
As relations between Thailand and the USA improve, the country promotes ASEAN and friendship with all countries but appears to want to keep its economic… Read More ›
Foreigners in Thailand should find out more about Thailand 4.0 and be part of the change that is coming
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand 4.0 is no government PR gimmick or propaganda exercise – it is an honest plan that could transform Thailand The Thai government plans to… Read More ›
Some Thai people lose patience as China sends 1 million tourists per month to visit Thailand
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The Chinese tourist boom poses a challenge to Thai travel and tourist interests as well as the Thai public Thailand has become an irresistible magnet… Read More ›
Thailand’s Economic and diplomatic policies are working
Economy, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Biggest challenge Thailand’s economy may ultimately face is demographics as in Europe Things are looking up for Thailand as this year’s economic growth is expected… Read More ›
Thai Government switches sugar to ethanol production as prices plunge
New Thai government ethanol initiative highlights a leading Thai company and an emerging industry for Thailand Worldwide sugar production surplus and the rise of biofuel… Read More ›
Thai online bank scraps all fees to fight off Asian rivals
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Personal, Thailand:
Online for banking for foreigners to Thailand looks like a brighter proposition but the days of the old fashioned branch service are numbered here also… Read More ›
Fake goods and counterfeit brands in Thailand not yet a thing of the past but maybe soon
Culture, Economy, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand is suppressing fake and counterfeit goods but intellectual property infringement remains 2017 raids on Bangkok’s gigantic shopping centres which for decades were a mecca… Read More ›
Fake Thai slimming product revealed as just milk powder as Thai police investigate
Crime, Economy, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thai World:
Beauty serum was a soybean byproduct that produced a rash as Thailand reels from ambitious scam involving nearly 60 TV, film and internet stars The… Read More ›
Thailand preparing for new democratic future as PM submits new cabinet
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Thailand is on the way towards a new democratic future which the National Council for Peace and Order hopes will usher in a new political… Read More ›
Thailand is safe for foreigners who take responsibility as dangers lurk in paradise
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, Thai World, Thailand:
This week Thailand’s Tourism minister told the Thai Public Broadcasting service that she was confident that tourists, who continue to visit Thailand in ever increasing… Read More ›
Noble spirit of Thailand’s elderly helps country deal with demographic problem
Economy, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s working-age population is set to peak next year with the percentage of the population over 65 more than doubling between now and 2030. Experts… Read More ›
Thai property market steady but concerns about high end speculation in Bangkok
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Thailand:
Changes to deposit protection limits on bank accounts in Thailand may give a boost to property investments even as there are warnings of speculation at… Read More ›
European expats moving to Thailand question UN yardsticks for quality of life
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand is rising in UN tables showing greater levels of happiness and economic development. Despite this some foreigners living in Thailand take issue with the… Read More ›
Former PM calls for a culture shift and sustainable democracy to advance Thailand
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A former Thai Prime Minister, who heralded a new age of economic development and modernisation in Thailand in the aftermath of the 1991 coup, has… Read More ›
Thai PM says foreign countries are not listening to government’s plan for Thailand’s stability
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During his visit to Washington for the Nuclear summit of world leaders the Thai Prime Minister and military junta leader reiterated the mission of the… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Industry leaders and central bank all warn that foreign tourism must return to avoid a collapse
February 19, 2021
Uncertainty looms as the Thai government, like its
Dutchman arrested as he tried to board a plane to the Netherlands while under ฿100 million probe
February 16, 2021
Details of the case were outlined by Police Major
Door closing on quick foreign tourism return as economic recovery is delayed to the end of 2022
February 15, 2021
Thai economic planners are still hoping for mass
Police Chief defends officers after Saturday’s riots in Bangkok saying all will face charges in court
February 15, 2021
Violence and mayhem seen in the heart of Bangkok.
Thailand- the first large country with a fertility problem yet without wealth to easily fund healthcare for the old
February 14, 2021
The kingdom’s economy will have to begin adapting
Top model agency unmasked for sexually abusing thousands of young children in Thailand by DSI
February 12, 2021
The arrest of a man in May last year linked to a photo
Coup boss writes to Prayut for support as UK man with Chinese partner flees troubled Myanmar
February 10, 2021
UK teacher Ian Richmond emerged from Myanmar on
Thai Airways seeking business rehabilitation plan that has the unanimous support of it’s creditors
February 9, 2021
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam
Top Thai official says vaccine passports are legally a matter for the WHO under international law
February 8, 2021
Pragmatic assessment by the man tasked with fighting
Drinks giant Thai Beverage to resume expansion with Singapore IPO for Asean regional beer operation
February 7, 2021
Latest move sees the huge Thai drinks conglomerate
Refloat of foreign tourism in the 2nd half of 2021 with vaccines pushed by minister and industry for the sector
February 7, 2021
Determined plan being pushed by the Phuket Tourist
Australian arrested in Myanmar as coup takes on significance for US Chinese rivalry in the region
February 6, 2021
The Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, visited Myanmar
Baht losing against the dollar as vaccination success hopes in the United States grow stronger
February 5, 2021
There may soon be even more pressure on the Thai
Murder charge for 19 year old who barrelled down elderly 84-year-old Thai man in San Francisco
February 4, 2021
Vicha Ratanapakdee’s daughter Kim told reporters
Key bank committee votes to keep interest rates steady but warns of economic risks short-term
February 4, 2021
A top official with Standard Chartered Bank in
Top boss Heinecke: vaccines the ‘single ray of hope’ for the country’s battered tourism sector
February 3, 2021
In a two page letter sent to the Prime Minister’s
US and UK show a way to end vaccine nightmare says top doctor urging vaccination for ‘herd immunity’
February 3, 2021
Thailand now appears ready to go all-in on a vaccine
