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Defiant Rangsiman Rome warns he’s not just fighting a defamation case but for the future of Thailand

Defiant Rangsiman Rome warns he’s not just fighting a defamation case but for the future of Thailand

October 6, 2025

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Defiant Rangsiman Rome vows to fight ฿100M defamation suit by Ben Smith, warning Thailand faces a takeover by call centre gangs, corruption, and criminal networks… Read More ›

Ben Smith money fixer to the elite in Thailand lines up ฿100M defamation case against Rangsiman Rome

Ben Smith money fixer to the elite in Thailand lines up ฿100M defamation case against Rangsiman Rome

October 5, 2025

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Money Man vs MP! Ben Smith, fixer to Thai elites, slaps ฿100M defamation suit on Rangsiman Rome MP over explosive claims linking him to Cambodia’s… Read More ›

Another false dawn? Minister announces delayed tourism levy will be instituted under his watch

Another false dawn? Minister announces delayed tourism levy will be instituted under his watch

October 4, 2025

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Thailand’s long-delayed ฿300 tourism tax is finally set to launch under Minister Atthakorn, promising automatic insurance coverage for all foreign visitors and billions in tourism… Read More ›

US trade pact being finalised by Commerce Ministry officials despite the shutdown in Washington

US trade pact being finalised by Commerce Ministry officials despite the shutdown in Washington

October 3, 2025

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New Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun races to finalise the US trade pact despite Washington shutdown, determined to boost Thailand exports 6-7% in 2025 as firms… Read More ›

People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome defends against Thamanat’s legal threat of over money man claims

People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome defends against Thamanat’s legal threat of over money man claims

October 3, 2025

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Thailand’s parliament erupts as MP Rangsiman defends warnings on Cambodian scam funds. Deputy PM Thamanat threatens legal action over alleged links to a South African… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand boss stresses stability taking up the reins with a new man at the Ministry of Finance

Bank of Thailand boss stresses stability taking up the reins with a new man at the Ministry of Finance

October 2, 2025

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Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn takes charge, vowing stability and independence, while new Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphat tackles weak GDP, a rising baht and… Read More ›

Phuket People’s Party MP wants action to limit and screen foreign tourist visas to weed out undesirables

Phuket People’s Party MP wants action to limit and screen foreign tourist visas to weed out undesirables

October 2, 2025

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Phuket MP Chalermpong demands tighter visa rules and pre-arrival screening for foreign tourists after repeated crimes, public scandals and disruptive behaviour spark outrage and threaten… Read More ›

People’s Party firebrand MP warns of billions pouring into Thai markets and critical firms from Cambodia

People’s Party firebrand MP warns of billions pouring into Thai markets and critical firms from Cambodia

October 1, 2025

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People’s Party MP Wiroj warns that billions from Cambodian scam and casino networks could flow into Thailand, threatening markets and critical firms, while gold exports… Read More ›

Dark days ahead for the economy despite a 1.8% GDP gain with ominous warning signs on employment

Dark days ahead for the economy despite a 1.8% GDP gain with ominous warning signs on employment

September 30, 2025

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Dark days loom for Thailand’s economy as GDP growth falls to 1.8%, but unemployment spikes, consumer confidence plunges, exports falter, tourism declines and fiscal pressures… Read More ›

Talks with Chinese ambassador indicate link between politics and Chinese visitors numbers to Thailand

Talks with Chinese ambassador indicate link between politics and Chinese visitors numbers to Thailand

September 30, 2025

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Politics and anti-Chinese sentiment may have played a role in collapsing Chinese tourist flows to Thailand in 2025 as Golden Week arrivals plunge 24%, while… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin’s policy statement on Monday mauled by Pheu Thai legal heavyweight Chusak Sirinil

Prime Minister Anutin’s policy statement on Monday mauled by Pheu Thai legal heavyweight Chusak Sirinil

September 30, 2025

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Anutin’s policy speech on Monday failed to impress as Pheu Thai legal heavyweight Chusak Sirinil tore apart the interim government, exposing its empty promises, political… Read More ›

Concern for US tariff deal as new Thai government shows enthusiasm for stronger links with Beijing

Concern for US tariff deal as new Thai government shows enthusiasm for stronger links with Beijing

September 29, 2025

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Thailand’s new government is pushing closer ties with China through a major rice deal, tourism initiatives, and trade talks, raising concerns over U.S. relations as… Read More ›

Chinese tourist guide arrested at Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya as he led tourists from a bus in crackdown

Chinese tourist guide arrested at Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya as he led tourists from a bus in crackdown

September 28, 2025

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Chinese tour guide arrested at Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya while leading tourists without a license, as Thai accomplice is detained in a nationwide crackdown… Read More ›

Ex Bangkok deputy governor demands that proper responsibility be taken for the Samsen Road sinkhole

Ex Bangkok deputy governor demands that proper responsibility be taken for the Samsen Road sinkhole

September 28, 2025

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Former Bangkok deputy governor demands full accountability for the giant Samsen Road sinkhole, slams MRTA for dodging responsibility and questions the contract consortium linked to… Read More ›

Plan to revise Thai tourism numbers by promoting sports and pivoting towards Asia and the Middle East

Plan to revise Thai tourism numbers by promoting sports and pivoting towards Asia and the Middle East

September 27, 2025

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New Tourism and Sports Minister Atthakorn Sirilathayakorn announces a bold plan to revive Thailand’s tourism industry by shifting focus to Asia and the Middle East,… Read More ›

Constitution may be going nowhere even as moves unfold. Gen Prawit stoutly defends the 2017 version

Constitution may be going nowhere even as moves unfold. Gen Prawit stoutly defends the 2017 version

September 26, 2025

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Thailand’s constitutional reform faces mounting gridlock as Pheu Thai pushes a 151-member draft with broad public input, while Bhumjaithai and the People’s Party favour parliament-only… Read More ›

Motorcycle thief arrested in Songkhla for snatching a bracelet from a tourist at speed on public taxi

Motorcycle thief arrested in Songkhla for snatching a bracelet from a tourist at speed on public taxi

September 25, 2025

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Motorcycle thief arrested in Songkhla after snatching a tourist’s gold necklace at speed on a public bus as Thailand faces falling Asian visitors and rising… Read More ›

PM Anutin vows there will be no casinos and that Thailand will go to the polls in March or April 2026

PM Anutin vows there will be no casinos and that Thailand will go to the polls in March or April 2026

September 25, 2025

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PM Anutin vows there will be no casinos as Thailand prepares for March-April 2026 election, pledges strict law enforcement, constitutional reforms, agricultural support and round-the-clock… Read More ›

New cabinet sworn in before the King and Queen at a time of political instability and economic malaise

New cabinet sworn in before the King and Queen at a time of political instability and economic malaise

September 25, 2025

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Thailand’s new Prime Minister Anutin and his conservative cabinet were sworn in before the King and Queen amid political turmoil, economic instability and urgent pressure… Read More ›

Public concern after massive sinkhole stuns Bangkok and the World on Wednesday linked to new tunnel

Public concern after massive sinkhole stuns Bangkok and the World on Wednesday linked to new tunnel

September 25, 2025

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Bangkok narrowly escapes disaster as a massive sinkhole opens near Vajira Hospital and Samsen Police Station, swallowing road and vehicles. Officials link it to subway… Read More ›

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