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Paetongtarn’s government set to tackle the evil of chronic debt in Thailand as the tide still rises
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
DEBT CRISIS: Heartbreak in Thailand. A young husband mourns his wife’s tragic suicide, highlighting the nation’s crippling household debt. As PM Paetongtarn pledges action, informal… Read More ›
Technology Crime Suppression police seeking phone evidence and audio clips in widening Icon Group scandal
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thai World:
Authorities intensify investigation, targeting 18 arrested bosses and confirming shocking audio clips implicating political connections and corruption. The hunt for evidence continues amid mounting public… Read More ›
Death of Yahya Sinwar a turning point. Death of evil monster celebrated in Israel. Boosts Netanyahu’s position
Yahya Sinwar’s death marks a turning point in the Israel-Gaza conflict, celebrated in Israel as a blow to Hamas. While Netanyahu gains support, many Palestinians… Read More ›
Bomb attacks in Narathiwat just a week before the Tak Bai massacre anniversary injures eight security force personnel
Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Narathiwat bombings injure eight just days before the 20th anniversary of the Tak Bai massacre, sparking fears of further violence amid rising tensions in Thailand’s… Read More ›
PM Paetongtarn channels that old Shinawatra grassroots magic to push the sluggish Thai economy forward
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revives grassroots support to boost Thailand’s sluggish economy. The new initiative focuses on helping small businesses through reduced costs and increased… Read More ›
Near miss as Tour bus in Nakhon Ratchasima explodes just after 50 Indonesian tourists evacuated it
50 Indonesian tourists narrowly escaped a fiery bus explosion in Nakhon Ratchasima after one spotted flames. The incident happened just 15 days after the tragic… Read More ›
Dutchman’s bar rampage over ฿130 change means he must pay over compensation and also risks charges
A 61-year-old Dutch man in Thailand has agreed to pay compensation after a violent bar outburst over ฿130 change. Following negotiations with the bar owner,… Read More ›
Muted inflation and a stronger baht key drivers of Wednesday’s shock interest rate cut by the Bank of Thailand
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Bank of Thailand cuts interest rates by 25 basis points in a surprise move. Stronger baht and muted inflation are thought to be key factors… Read More ›
29-year-old Indian tourist jumped to his death in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area. Cannabis found in room
A 29-year-old Indian tourist jumped to his death from a 15th-floor hotel in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area. Police found cannabis in his room but no signs… Read More ›
Thailand is studying a Negative Income Tax (NIT) scheme to involve all adults in the country’s ageing economy
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s government is urgently studying a negative income tax (NIT) plan to include all adults in the economy, addressing an ageing society and a widespread… Read More ›
China’s biggest ever military incursion into Taiwan’s waters and airspace leaves US deeply concerned
China’s biggest military incursion into Taiwan’s airspace has alarmed the US. The PLA’s 125 warplanes marked a record deployment. This follows Taiwan President Lai’s assertive… Read More ›
Buriram cannabis factory raided for illegal Vietnamese staff as drugs czar declares a new regime
Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Buriram cannabis factory raided, 24 illegal workers arrested. New cannabis crackdown follows UK ambassador’s warning on drug smuggling and looming stricter Thai regulations on production… Read More ›
Labour Minister Phiphat wants to offer ฿3k per child for 7 years to boost the country’s declining workforce
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s Labour Minister proposes ฿3,000 per month per child for seven years to boost the workforce and counter demographic decline. With falling birth rates and… Read More ›
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