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Just an old man reporting on parole. Ex Premier in Mercedes Maybach reports to local Probation Office

Just an old man reporting on parole. Ex Premier in Mercedes Maybach reports to local Probation Office

May 29, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the public spotlight on Thursday as cameras swarmed Bangkok Probation Office 1 during his first parole reporting session, arriving in a… Read More ›

Corruption activist Atchariya faces a new defamation trial over cyber police bribery claims on National TV

Corruption activist Atchariya faces a new defamation trial over cyber police bribery claims on National TV

May 29, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Thailand’s Criminal Court accepted a defamation lawsuit against activist Achariya Ruangrattanapong over explosive claims that a senior cyber police commander took gambling bribes, as the… Read More ›

Thailand stunned as top anti corruption official mows down delivery driver while four times over drink driving limit

Thailand stunned as top anti corruption official mows down delivery driver while four times over drink driving limit

May 29, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Witnesses claimed an attempt was made to switch drivers after a drunken crash killed a delivery rider in Nonthaburi. Senior anti-corruption chief Jarong Kroamoh faces… Read More ›

Police deny any Koh Samui taxi mafia but confirm 8 suspects are now being sought over cabbie’s murder

Police deny any Koh Samui taxi mafia but confirm 8 suspects are now being sought over cabbie’s murder

May 28, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Koh Samui’s bloody taxi war deepened Thursday as police linked eight suspects to the murder of driver Sikharin Phromcharoen. One man is in custody, and… Read More ›

Alcohol and property disputes were key factors in stepmother’s murder. Suspect confesses to police before charges

Alcohol and property disputes were key factors in stepmother’s murder. Suspect confesses to police before charges

May 28, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Surin police reenact a fatal domestic shooting as the 40-year-old suspect, Mr Mana is taken through the crime scene, hideout and gun dump after confessing… Read More ›

People’s Party leader doubles down on ‘blue regime’ remarks but stresses it refers to political groups

People’s Party leader doubles down on ‘blue regime’ remarks but stresses it refers to political groups

May 28, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Nattapong Ruangpanyawut refuses to apologise over “blue regime” claims as Senate threats and legal warnings escalate. Prime Minister Anutin dismissed the allegations as just political… Read More ›

56 year old woman arrested in Nakhon Sawan over a 2019 fraud case linked to finding places in the army

56 year old woman arrested in Nakhon Sawan over a 2019 fraud case linked to finding places in the army

May 28, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Fugitive woman, 56, arrested after 4-year Thai Army job scam. Police say Ms. Prakaiwan took 200k baht as a deposit for fake military placements, then… Read More ›

Parliament to decide on DSI request to quiz Songhla MP Chonnapat who police link to organised crime

Parliament to decide on DSI request to quiz Songhla MP Chonnapat who police link to organised crime

May 28, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thai parliament faces explosive vote on MP Chonnapat Naksua as DSI seeks summons over alleged billion-baht gambling network. Organised crime claims, immunity rules and a… Read More ›

Police Hospital released findings on wound suffered by Formula One star Mika Salo on Bangkok night out

Police Hospital released findings on wound suffered by Formula One star Mika Salo on Bangkok night out

May 28, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Formula One star Mika Salo was not slashed in Bangkok, Thai police say. Forensic doctors found his 28-stitch leg wound was likely caused by a… Read More ›

Health Minister is on hand at Suvarnabhumi Airport as Ebola quarantine, screening measures go live

Health Minister is on hand at Suvarnabhumi Airport as Ebola quarantine, screening measures go live

May 28, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand has activated emergency Ebola controls at Suvarnabhumi Airport, ordering quarantine, isolation, and strict screening for arrivals from Congo and Uganda after WHO warned that… Read More ›

Ko Samui taxi war erupts leaving one taxi man dead, one arrested and police seeking seven more suspects

Ko Samui taxi war erupts leaving one taxi man dead, one arrested and police seeking seven more suspects

May 28, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Koh Samui’s brutal taxi turf war exploded into murder when a gang allegedly ambushed a cab carrying foreign tourists and shot driver Mr. Firth dead… Read More ›

Minister cites 13 million arrivals as tourism efforts bank on Middle East boost despite flight losses

Minister cites 13 million arrivals as tourism efforts bank on Middle East boost despite flight losses

May 27, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s vital tourism industry is under threat as Chinese arrivals weaken, Gulf airlines slash flights and Middle East tensions hit bookings. Despite 13.4 million visitors… Read More ›

Lumpini police officer left fighting for his life after early morning shooting at his apartment in Bangkok

Lumpini police officer left fighting for his life after early morning shooting at his apartment in Bangkok

May 27, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Bangkok shock as a police lieutenant is found critically wounded in a gunshot blast inside his Lumpini police housing apartment, sparking a major probe. His… Read More ›

Hard working and under pressure Prime Minister Anutin returns from France to a packed schedule and issues at home

Hard working and under pressure Prime Minister Anutin returns from France to a packed schedule and issues at home

May 27, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Anutin lands in Bangkok at 5:51 am after French trip, as posts show him working 4 hours on the VIP flight while others slept. His… Read More ›

Angry mob, tense scenes in Nong Bua Lamphu after horrific murder of 13 year old girl by her stepfather

Angry mob, tense scenes in Nong Bua Lamphu after horrific murder of 13 year old girl by her stepfather

May 27, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Pornchai “Jack” escorted by over 50 police for a murder reenactment in Nong Bua Lamphu as mob tried to lynch him. Girl found dead, mother… Read More ›

Prime Minister briefs French President Macron on the Cambodian border issue during Élysée Palace visit in Paris

Prime Minister briefs French President Macron on the Cambodian border issue during Élysée Palace visit in Paris

May 27, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Anutin Charnvirakul heads home after tense Paris talks with Emmanuel Macron, defending Thailand’s stance on the Cambodia border with photo evidence as a UNESCO inspection… Read More ›

Former Democrat Party spokesman, top aide arrested in Bangkok over 100 million baht in bounced cheques

Former Democrat Party spokesman, top aide arrested in Bangkok over 100 million baht in bounced cheques

May 27, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Chavanond Intarakomalyasut, a former Democrat Party spokesman, was arrested in Bangkok over alleged 100 million baht dud cheques as police uncovered multiple warrants, bounced repayment… Read More ›

Ebola emergency controls and 21 day quarantine declared for visitors from Congo and Uganda after WHO move

Ebola emergency controls and 21 day quarantine declared for visitors from Congo and Uganda after WHO move

May 27, 2026

Living, Media, Thailand:

Thailand orders mandatory 21-day Ebola quarantine for travellers linked to Congo and Uganda after deadly outbreak kills more than 200 people. Authorities tighten airport screening,… Read More ›

British man arrested over hit and run motorbike smash that left top doctor seriously injured is named

British man arrested over hit and run motorbike smash that left top doctor seriously injured is named

May 26, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

British boat operator Duncan Wilcock was arrested after a Ko Pha-ngan hit-and-run left top Thai doctor Dr. Thirasak Kaew-Amatawong critically injured. Police tracked the suspect… Read More ›

Finnish Formula One star Mika Salo quells reports of bike blade attack in Bangkok. It was an ‘accident’

Finnish Formula One star Mika Salo quells reports of bike blade attack in Bangkok. It was an ‘accident’

May 26, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Former F1 star Mika Salo denies he was slashed in a Bangkok attack after suffering a 28-stitch leg wound near Nana intersection. Thai police now… Read More ›

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