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Opinion shows Prime Minister Paetongtarn finished with the public. Huge support for the People’s Party

Opinion shows Prime Minister Paetongtarn finished with the public. Huge support for the People’s Party

June 29, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Public abandons PM Paetongtarn as shock NIDA poll shows People’s Party soaring to 46%. Pheu Thai collapses, military coup fears rise. With a decisive court… Read More ›

Security scare as 2 men arrested in tourist provinces near Phuket linked to non lethal explosive devices

Security scare as 2 men arrested in tourist provinces near Phuket linked to non lethal explosive devices

June 29, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Two men arrested in tourist provinces near Phuket after non-lethal explosive devices were found. Thai officials say Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga remain safe as… Read More ›

Bangkok protest passes off with no overnight camp. Meanwhile, the PM prepares for July 1st court date

Bangkok protest passes off with no overnight camp. Meanwhile, the PM prepares for July 1st court date

June 29, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Bangkok protest draws 20,000 with no overnight camp. Speakers blast PM Paetongtarn amid growing unrest. Police keep peace as cabinet reshuffle seeks royal approval. All… Read More ›

Minister dismisses reports of an 18% tariff deal with the United States on exports. Talks still in play

Minister dismisses reports of an 18% tariff deal with the United States on exports. Talks still in play

June 27, 2025

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Finance Minister shoots down 18% tariff deal with U.S., says talks still ongoing. Thailand pushes to keep 10% rate as July 9 deadline looms. UTCC… Read More ›

Police raid on a Den of Iniquity weed shop shows just why Thailand has moved to again outlaw the drug

Police raid on a Den of Iniquity weed shop shows just why Thailand has moved to again outlaw the drug

June 27, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Police raid a Khon Kaen weed shop-turned-teen drug den ignites national uproar, exposing why Thailand will recriminalize cannabis. New laws ban high-THC weed by Nov… Read More ›

Crazed Hun Sen threatens to expose Thaksin before Bangkok street protests as his evil empire is exposed

Crazed Hun Sen threatens to expose Thaksin before Bangkok street protests as his evil empire is exposed

June 26, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Crazed Hun Sen vows to expose Thaksin ahead of Bangkok protests as his criminal empire unravels. Cambodia’s strongman fuels Thailand’s border crisis with threats, scams… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn hoping to get a fillip from US-Thai trade talks as she battles for political survival against arch foes

PM Paetongtarn hoping to get a fillip from US-Thai trade talks as she battles for political survival against arch foes

June 26, 2025

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Under fire at home, PM Paetongtarn looks to US trade talks for a vital economic and political lifeline. As growth slows and dissent brews, her… Read More ›

Prime Minister Paetongtarn’s casino plan may be the motive for Hun Sen’s betrayal of the Shinawatra clan

Prime Minister Paetongtarn’s casino plan may be the motive for Hun Sen’s betrayal of the Shinawatra clan

June 25, 2025

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Hun Sen’s explosive audio leak may be revenge over Paetongtarn’s casino plans, threatening decades-old family ties and pushing Thailand toward chaos. With protests rising and… Read More ›

Finance Minister is banking on a U.S. extension of the reciprocal tariff suspension expiring on July 9

Finance Minister is banking on a U.S. extension of the reciprocal tariff suspension expiring on July 9

June 25, 2025

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Thailand reels from political turmoil and a 4.24% tourism drop as US tariffs on exports threaten to soar from 10% to 36% on July 9.… Read More ›

US attack on Iran and Gulf of Hormuz threats spark fears of an oil price shock and more economic pain

US attack on Iran and Gulf of Hormuz threats spark fears of an oil price shock and more economic pain

June 24, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

US strikes on Iran and threats to block the Strait of Hormuz risk soaring oil prices. Thailand faces inflation, supply disruptions and pressure on its… Read More ›

Search for a new central bank boss heats up amid a political and economic storm buffeting the kingdom

Search for a new central bank boss heats up amid a political and economic storm buffeting the kingdom

June 23, 2025

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Thailand faces rising turmoil as U.S. tariffs loom, exports slump and political tensions flare. Amid the chaos, six contenders vie to lead the central bank,… Read More ›

Cunning loan shark racket offering loans secured on iCloud access to iPhone devices smashed in Bangkok

Cunning loan shark racket offering loans secured on iCloud access to iPhone devices smashed in Bangkok

June 22, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Bangkok police bust a loan shark gang using iCloud access to lock iPhones if borrowers missed payments. The gang charged a brutal 365% yearly interest… Read More ›

Teenager dies of hunger in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. Responding rescue workers find a starving family

Teenager dies of hunger in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. Responding rescue workers find a starving family

June 20, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 14-year-old boy has died of hunger in Nonthaburi after months without food. His parents, found barely alive, survived only on tap water. The tragedy… Read More ›

Liquidity crisis or shortage of cash on the ground is shrinking Thailand’s economic growth prospects

Liquidity crisis or shortage of cash on the ground is shrinking Thailand’s economic growth prospects

June 19, 2025

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Thailand faces a growing economic crisis as credit dries up, exports rely on Chinese goods and tourism declines. With GDP at risk of falling below… Read More ›

Cabinet gives green light for a Thai Formula One Grand Prix starting in 2028. Design and plans in gear

Cabinet gives green light for a Thai Formula One Grand Prix starting in 2028. Design and plans in gear

June 17, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand revs up for F1! Cabinet approves ฿40bn plan to host Grand Prix from 2028, with Bangkok likely as the venue. Design work is already… Read More ›

Hun Sen warns Jatuporn: ‘You know how capable I am’ in sinister message as formal relationship plummets

Hun Sen warns Jatuporn: ‘You know how capable I am’ in sinister message as formal relationship plummets

June 17, 2025

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Hun Sen threatens Thai protest leader Jatuporn with a sinister warning as Cambodia demands Thailand reopen all border crossings within 24 hours or face a… Read More ›

Talks with the United States to begin but Thailand is hopeful of an extension to the July 8th deadline

Talks with the United States to begin but Thailand is hopeful of an extension to the July 8th deadline

June 16, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand begins talks with the US on tariffs as exports dip in June. The government seeks an extension to the July 8 deadline while cracking… Read More ›

Cambodia a big loser from the border spat. Over 1 million Khmer workers in Thailand unlikely to return

Cambodia a big loser from the border spat. Over 1 million Khmer workers in Thailand unlikely to return

June 16, 2025

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Top Thai business leaders warn Cambodia stands to lose most in border dispute as over 1 million migrant workers stay put in Thailand. Tourism collapse… Read More ›

Cambodia files complaint against Thailand with International Court of Justice (ICJ). What comes next?

Cambodia files complaint against Thailand with International Court of Justice (ICJ). What comes next?

June 15, 2025

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Cambodia files complaint against Thailand at ICJ over disputed border zones after indecisive talks. Tensions remain,  border trade is dampened and nationalism rises. Both nations… Read More ›

Anutin rules out Interior Ministry move. No one has broached cabinet reshuffle yet. Ready for opposition

Anutin rules out Interior Ministry move. No one has broached cabinet reshuffle yet. Ready for opposition

June 15, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Deputy PM Anutin denies talks of losing Interior Ministry or a cabinet reshuffle. He vows to keep his post or lead Bhumjaithai into opposition. Amid… Read More ›

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