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Witty warning from ‘Maverick Ambassador’ that Thailand is drawing closer to Beijing after PM’s visit
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Retired diplomat Rasmi Chalijanchai says Thailand has crossed a diplomatic line with China, warning Beijing’s growing influence threatens the kingdom’s independence and hoping it never… Read More ›
Police search for Russian siblings who disappeared after Sunday morning motorbike ride in Pattaya
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Two Russian siblings vanished after a pre-dawn motorcycle ride near Pattaya as CCTV captured a mystery motorcycle following them. Police are racing to identify the… Read More ›
Chumphon shop owner thwarts fake cash transfer and seizes notes for police to pursue the bad guys
Counterfeit 1,000-baht notes are back in circulation after a Chumphon shop owner foiled a scam to swap fake cash for a bank transfer. She seized… Read More ›
Big shakeup in trade to the European Union as forced labour must seen to be shut out from supply chains
Thailand’s 1-trillion-baht EU export trade faces its toughest compliance test yet as Brussels demands proof products are free from forced labour before sweeping new rules… Read More ›
No more money for petrol station which suffered the most deadly salvo in the 2025 Thai Cambodian war
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
One year after Cambodia’s rocket attack killed civilians in Si Sa Ket, the owner of the devastated petrol station has been denied further government compensation… Read More ›
Thailand’s EV sales momentum downside as officials prepare to deal with rising consumer complaints
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Hundreds of EV owners could get their day in court without paying legal costs after Thailand moved towards unprecedented action against one manufacturer. A total… Read More ›
Thai woman’s Italian job ends with criminal fines, apologies and agreement to remove viral BTS footage
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Millions watched as a BTS clash between a Thai woman and Italian teenagers spiralled into a police investigation, embassy apology and criminal fines before ending… Read More ›
Frenchman who attacked police on Friday with a knife dies after being shot when he refused to surrender
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Knife-wielding Frenchman Ba Adam has died after police shot him in Bangkok when two Taser deployments failed and an officer was wounded. Investigators are probing… Read More ›
Crackdown on foreign nominee firms and business concerns moves into Krabi with 1,000 firms hot listed
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Krabi becomes the next target in Thailand’s illegal business crackdown as more than 1,000 companies face investigation. Deputy Interior Minister Polpeera orders a money trail… Read More ›
Four rescued 12 miles offshore from Pattaya on Friday evening when a speedboat capsized in windy seas
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
A speedboat sank in violent seas off Chonburi, triggering a dramatic offshore rescue that saved four people. The rescue boat was then forced to shelter… Read More ›
Shift in the Thai economy sees the lowest baht value in 15 months as imports rise far faster than exports
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy faces a new warning as the baht slumps to a 15-month low, imports outstrip record exports and the current account swings to a… Read More ›
Police say Italians may face action and visa revocation if a formal complaint is made over BTS incident
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Mocking a Thai passenger on a Bangkok BTS may now have legal consequences. Police say complaints against Italian students can proceed under Thai law after… Read More ›
Argy bargy over Taiwanese film show highlights Chinese efforts to censor or control Thai media output
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
China’s shadow over Thailand? Fresh claims the Chinese Embassy tried to pressure a Taiwan film festival come as Bangkok deepens ties with Beijing, prompting a… Read More ›
Landbridge scheme shunted after review as plan emerges to strengthen rail connectivity and Ranong Port
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s trillion-baht Land Bridge is effectively dead after a government review found it uneconomic, environmentally risky and commercially weak. Ministers are switching to a new… Read More ›
Reviewer wins Phuket defamation trial but Thailand’s draconian laws are a danger to foreign visitors
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Think before posting in Thailand. A Phuket court threw out a five million baht lawsuit over a one-star review. However, the case exposes harsh defamation… Read More ›
Minister of Finance Ekniti says kingdom not severely impacted by latest tariff round imposed on Friday
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Bangkok is scrambling to protect Thai exports after Trump’s latest tariff blitz placed Thailand in the tougher 12.5% bracket. Ministers are rushing negotiations as Washington… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Thai woman’s Italian job ends with criminal fines, apologies and agreement to remove viral BTS footage
July 26, 2026
Millions watched as a BTS clash between a Thai woman
Consumer products counterfeit racket smashed in Bangkok and Saraburi. Police warn of real health risks
July 26, 2026
Counterfeit coffee, cocoa and fabric softener flooded
Crackdown on foreign nominee firms and business concerns moves into Krabi with 1,000 firms hot listed
July 26, 2026
Krabi becomes the next target in Thailand’s
Four rescued 12 miles offshore from Pattaya on Friday evening when a speedboat capsized in windy seas
July 26, 2026
A speedboat sank in violent seas off Chonburi,
Shift in the Thai economy sees the lowest baht value in 15 months as imports rise far faster than exports
July 25, 2026
Thailand’s economy faces a new warning as the
Argy bargy over Taiwanese film show highlights Chinese efforts to censor or control Thai media output
July 25, 2026
China’s shadow over Thailand? Fresh claims the
Thailand and China move closer on defence and security co-operation after Prime Minister’s visit
July 25, 2026
The Kingdom and mainland are fast-tracking closer
Minister of Finance Ekniti says kingdom not severely impacted by latest tariff round imposed on Friday
July 24, 2026
Bangkok is scrambling to protect Thai exports after
Crackdown turned nightmare for foreign owners with plan to treat nominee schemes as money laundering
July 24, 2026
Thailand’s nominee crackdown could become far
Site foreman callously murdered by balaclava clad executioners as insurgency campaign hits hard
July 24, 2026
Thailand’s southern insurgency has turned
King Power in tentative talks with Citigroup about Leicester City sale after freefall to UK’s third tier
July 24, 2026
From 5,000-1 Premiership miracle to League One misery.
Abhisit shifts to active support for opposition’s efforts to expose massive collusion in 2024 Senate election
July 23, 2026
Former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva joins opposition demands
Five soldiers killed in attack by armed insurgents at a checkpoint in Narathiwat on Wednesday evening
July 23, 2026
Thailand’s Deep South erupts again as militants
Police hunt DJ in Nakhon Si Thammarat after body is found with baffling evidence as to cause of death
July 23, 2026
Former DJ disappears after decomposing body is found
New Zealand teenager released on bail after mum flies to the rescue. Days spent in jail and head shaved
July 22, 2026
Mother rescues New Zealand teenager Loukas Rainger
Am Cyanide beats second murder rap in court. Judges rule not enough evidence she poisoned a vegetable vendor
July 22, 2026
Thailand’s suspected cyanide serial killer
Border Patrol volunteer shot in Yala while on leave at a relatives home as insurgency unrest continues
July 22, 2026
Security forces have launched an urgent manhunt after
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