Lorry and pickup truck in a head-on collision in Kalasin leaving four bodies within the wreckage
Relatives of the man who died in the smash called to the scene of the tragedy after locals recognised his mangled pickup in the wreckage.… Read More ›
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Pandemic drawing to a close, senior public health official says growing Omicron strain is harmless
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
The speed at which Omicron is spreading as well as its more benign clinical outcomes could be the game-changer that brings an end to this… Read More ›
Top official describes the popular ‘Test and Go’ entry as a loophole exposing Thailand to Omicron
Economy, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday did not go as far as public health officials had demanded by banning alcohol sales nationwide.… Read More ›
Tourism business owners think the unthinkable, the Omicron storm may bring with it good news over time
The ‘Test and Go’ entry regime was not even given a hearing this week as senior public health officials simply dismissed the prospect of reviewing… Read More ›
Air force seeks eight F35 fighter jets at a time when Thailand’s defence budget finds itself at a low ebb
Thailand’s military defence expenditure has not been above the NATO recommended level of 2% of GDP since 1997, the year of the Asian Financial Crisis.… Read More ›
Thai vaccine certs accepted in Europe as Omicron offers glimmers of hope for a virus fatigued world
Public health officials are currently scrambling to control an emerging cluster in Kalasin caused by a returned couple from Belgium who travelled extensively in Kalasin… Read More ›
On the run Israeli tourist tracked down to Ko Samui, surrenders to authorities, taken to hospital
29-year-old Ohan Baruch picked up a taxi last Saturday and paid ฿2,500 to be taken to Pattaya where he failed to check into a hotel… Read More ›
Minister suggests that ‘Test and Go’ now paused entry regime may be restarted in the New Year
Mixed signals from Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul and the Director of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) General Supoj Malaniyom on Tuesday… Read More ›
Omicron nightmare for already troubled tourism sector: plan to suspend ‘Test and Go’ entry route
Shock development will upend the recovery of the foreign tourism sector which only this week saw some life being breathed into foreign tourist hotspots such… Read More ›
Inflationary fears for Thailand more muted than in the United States but planners should prepare
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
The World Bank warns that chronic levels of household debt and a failure to contain a flare-up from Omicron could see Thailand’s economy go backwards… Read More ›
Thailand again signals move away from mass-market foreign tourism with falling numbers being seen
Continued statements that Thailand is moving away from its former, perhaps controversial but highly lucrative foreign tourism market must tend to irk foreign adults who… Read More ›
Officials concerned that a rising crypto asset trend poses a real threat to Thailand’s financial stability
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand has seen explosive growth in the cryptocurrency sector since January, a process that has seen the country create its first billion-dollar startup or unicorn.… Read More ›
Do or Die mission for ex-husband in Ayutthaya who gunned his spurning ex-wife down lying on a hammock
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
35-year-old husband went to the family home of his ex-wife to either make up with her or commit murder. When 32-year-old Jarupan Insutha again insisted… Read More ›
Thailand’s first female investigative police officer takes on deputy superintendent job in Surat Thani
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Activists are calling for more gender equality within the force pointing to criminal cases involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of women which are a… Read More ›
Man with mental health issues kills his mother with knives and plastic bags in a central Bangkok office
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Ongoing violent crimes within families driven by mental health are a weekly feature of news reports in Thailand. Even before the increased pressures and anxiety… Read More ›
Thaksin affirms loyalty to the monarchy amid new efforts to limit discourse and Amnesty probe
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
There is increasing tension about public commentary in Thailand with a Royal Thai Police investigation announced last week into international human rights group Amnesty International.… Read More ›
Omicron has arrived in Thailand but top officials believe they can manage an escalating situation
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Officials are emphasising the need for no panic as Omicron has landed. Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha, over the weekend, reached out to the nightlife… Read More ›
With Omicron hovering, firms already suffering a cash flow crunch with the economy again in peril
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
A senior official with the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has warned that the loss of small and medium-sized firms by even… Read More ›
Thailand pushes ahead with foreign tourism drive, may defer switch to antigen testing over Omicron
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A senior Thai public health official, on Monday, Dr Chawetsan Namwat, said his department had noted the mild symptoms being reported from the new Omicron… Read More ›
French expat government critic deported after being denied entry into Thailand via Phuket on Saturday
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Last year he was told by the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok that his visa was already cancelled and he was to be deported. He has… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Thai woman in New York appeals for tip offs to police on a mugger who sexually assaulted her on subway
December 16, 2021
A lawyer for Ms Jirajariyawetch said his client was
Do or Die mission for ex-husband in Ayutthaya who gunned his spurning ex-wife down lying on a hammock
December 13, 2021
35-year-old husband went to the family home of his
A cautious recovery in 2022 says Bank of Thailand boss but PM strikes a mildy more optimistic note
December 11, 2021
Baht is predicted to fall due to tightening monetary
Thaksin affirms loyalty to the monarchy amid new efforts to limit discourse and Amnesty probe
December 8, 2021
There is increasing tension about public commentary in
China could be an economic time bomb sitting on Thailand’s doorstep as Evergrande collapse nears
December 4, 2021
As Thailand and the world battle the COVID-19 virus
With Omicron hovering, firms already suffering a cash flow crunch with the economy again in peril
December 1, 2021
A senior official with the University of the Thai
French expat government critic deported after being denied entry into Thailand via Phuket on Saturday
November 28, 2021
Last year he was told by the Immigration Bureau in
Prachin Buri trans woman murdered by angry married family man after refusing to end their love affair
November 25, 2021
Police have already obtained a confession to the
Nightlife to reopen on a certified basis as officials try to balance public health and the economy
November 22, 2021
As Thailand’s reopening numbers are reassessed, a
Police chief to expedite the removal of ‘Ferrari Joe’ as capital murder charges are due to be filed in court
November 18, 2021
Charges expected to be filed at the Central Criminal
Thailand Pass is being upgraded but passenger stress stories continue with cancellation threats
November 15, 2021
A UK man with a wife who was seeking to visit her
Tourism reopening may lose momentum as government pivots back to public health priorities
November 11, 2021
Failure by Thailand to relaunch the entertainment and
UK Foreign Secretary visits Bangkok after AUKUS security pact further raises tensions with China
November 8, 2021
Thailand unveiled a memorandum of understanding with
Thailand’s first unicorn success story, hailed by Bangkok’s markets, turns over ฿9 billion a day
November 6, 2021
This week former Minister of Finance Korn Chatikavanij
4 women behind multi-million dollar counterfeit racket smashed by police in Nakhon Pathom after raid, arrests
November 3, 2021
Girl power team operating a US dollar counterfeiting
Economy climbing out ‘of a hole’, foreign firm’s confidence levels rose sharply during October
November 1, 2021
The Finance Ministry is insisting the economic growth
US businessman in Bangkok kidnap plot seeks justice as police link him to damaging American TV report
October 29, 2021
Senior officers with the Food and Drug Administration
