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Irate daughter in law kills mother in law at home and also tried to execute estranged partner and others
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Durian dispute turns deadly as Thanyathorn Songserm reportedly targets four members of her former partner’s family. His mother is killed, his brother seriously wounded and… Read More ›
45 year old Australian Simon Peter Carman is refused bail as he pleaded not guilty to murder in Pattaya
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Australian murder accused Simon Peter Carman stays behind bars after denying killing 17-year-old “Cake” in Pattaya. CCTV, DNA and an autopsy form the prosecution case… Read More ›
Time for government to tighten its belt as debt ceiling looms and public debt surges from the pre Covid era
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s debt races towards its 70% ceiling as chief economic planner Danucha Pichayanan demands 2–3 years of tight budgets. Debt servicing tops ฿400 billion yearly… Read More ›
Thailand prepares to impose a 30% tax on EVs built outside the kingdom in a move to boost its auto base
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand slams the brakes on cheap imported EVs with a proposed 30% tax, demanding foreign carmakers build locally as Chinese price wars squeeze its huge… Read More ›
Thai star Lisa hits big time in US with ‘SaWaDiKa’ shooting into the Hot 100 before a Jimmy Fallon spot
Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:
Lisa conquers another US milestone as “SaWaDiKa” hits Billboard No. 69, smashes 100 million YouTube views and carries Bangkok nightlife, tuk-tuks and Muay Thai onto… Read More ›
Good Samaritan in Pattaya gets punched for his trouble by erratic farang after he lost motorbike keys with girlfriend
Good Samaritan Sarasin Pramoonpong, 17, offers to help a stranded foreigner in Pattaya but ends up injured. Police took the aggressive, shirtless man away after… Read More ›
Purchaser of foreclosed Chiang Mai property shocked on Tuesday to find skeletal remains of former owner
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Skeleton found beneath a mosquito net stuns a Chiang Mai homebuyer after a foreclosed house is sold at auction. Police suspect missing owner Sriwan Sae… Read More ›
Mother urges police to find Chinese national involved in road traffic crash that claimed her son’s life
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Tommy Boulanger, 15, dies from catastrophic brain injuries after a Chinese driver reverses into his path in Pattaya. Nearly seven months later, Wang Xian remains… Read More ›
British man attacked and slashed by drunk motorbike duo on Tuesday as they tried to steal his smartphone
Knife-wielding motorcycle robbers slash and beat British man Anand Kumar in Jomtien but fail to steal his phone. Minutes later, a Russian tourist is held… Read More ›
Election Commission member derails PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s efforts to put senate scandal in the past
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Sitthichot blows the Senate scandal open, revealing a 5–2 EC split over clearing Anutin and other political heavyweights. He cites voting lists, phone records, money… Read More ›
United Nations process begins with hearing in Singapore. Thai Foreign Minister took a bold, hard line
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand and Cambodia face off in Singapore over 26,000 sq km of Gulf waters and a potential $300 billion energy prize. Sihasak rejects Cambodia’s 1972… Read More ›
Partnership between Nestlé and the billionaire Mahagitsiri family descends into all out legal warfare
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Nestlé and billionaire Prayudh Mahagitsiri turned Nescafé into Thailand’s dominant coffee brand. Now their 34-year partnership has become a ฿120 billion legal war as Nestlé… Read More ›
From stalls to smartphones, Thai Revenue pulls in a growing cohort of online traders in new economy
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s taxman chases the smartphone economy as 173,579 unregistered operators enter the system, including 56,091 online traders. Weak markets and rising costs are pushing more… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Partnership between Nestlé and the billionaire Mahagitsiri family descends into all out legal warfare
September 15, 2026
Nestlé and billionaire Prayudh Mahagitsiri turned
Four bodies removed Tuesday from a Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao in new crackdown on illegal burials
September 15, 2026
British and Israeli visa overstayers are among four
Election Commission exposed based on Monday’s sweeping decisions and judgments warns opposition
September 15, 2026
Election Commission commissioners face possible
Chinese man arrested after he fled to Thailand in 1991. Firm’s capital raised weeks before his shock downfall
September 14, 2026
Fugitive Zhu Zhishan spent 36 years living as Thai
Thailand’s K-shaped economy sees a large number of people cut back on food and meals to make ends meet
September 14, 2026
Billions pour into Thailand’s data centres and
Opinion poll shows public concern about Israeli misbehaviour in Thailand amid a febrile political mood
September 14, 2026
Thailand faces a febrile week as anger over Israelis
Ex Pheu Thai minister warns Commission members that soon they could be judged as crunch vote looms
September 13, 2026
Khunying Sudarat warns EC commissioners they may one
Sex and financial scandal at famous monastery rocks Thailand. Abbot and girlfriend amassed huge wealth
September 13, 2026
Sex videos expose ex-abbot Atichot and mistress Ae as
Thailand hailed as a haven for retirees and digital nomads but officials breed doubt and uncertainty
September 12, 2026
Thailand ranks third for digital nomads and fourth for
Commerce Minister Suphajee responds to Sondhi Limthongkul’s attack on new liberal investment rules
September 12, 2026
Sondhi attacks Commerce Minister Suphajee over
Pressure movement against Israel in Thailand gains momentum as it combines with street protests
September 12, 2026
Phuket tensions rise as over 500 protesters march
Bank bandit arrested at a Bangkok resort. 54 year old Saifa Kasemut has a history of armed robbery crime
September 12, 2026
Police catch convicted robber Saifa Kasemut after a
Former Prime Minister and Democrat Party leader cites a lack of public trust in the Election Commission
September 11, 2026
Abhisit turns the budget debate into a full-scale
Foreign nominee companies down by 81.77% as government seizes or freezes assets of over 20 billion
September 11, 2026
Anutin sharpens Thailand’s foreign nominee crackdown
Ayutthaya abbot disrobes as top temple official is arrested by police who worked undercover for months
September 10, 2026
Disciples turn on revered Ayutthaya abbot as police
Veteran protest leader and media boss Sondhi begins his street protest campaign at Israel’s Embassy
September 10, 2026
Veteran Yellow Shirt leader Sondhi is back on
Substantial US Thai trade deal ready to be finalised by a call between Anutin and Trump says Minister
September 10, 2026
Thailand and US head for a sweeping trade pact with
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