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Illicit drug crackdown targets Nigerian drug lord on Ko Phangan arrested on Friday in sting operation

Illicit drug crackdown targets Nigerian drug lord on Ko Phangan arrested on Friday in sting operation

March 4, 2025

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Nigerian drug lord Ugomwa J was arrested in a Ko Phangan sting after selling cocaine to undercover police. Officers seized 25.71 grams of cocaine worth… Read More ›

Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs as he confirms reciprocal tariff regime from April 2nd

Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs as he confirms reciprocal tariff regime from April 2nd

March 4, 2025

Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs as he confirms reciprocal tariff regime from April 2nd. Thailand braces for economic impact, while US manufacturing… Read More ›

DSI panel to decide on a criminal probe into the 2024 Senate election which could spark political crisis

DSI panel to decide on a criminal probe into the 2024 Senate election which could spark political crisis

March 4, 2025

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A DSI panel’s decision on a Senate election probe may trigger a major political crisis, exposing alleged collusion and deepening rifts in Thailand’s ruling coalition.… Read More ›

Historic London talks as leaders realise they still need the United States and Trump to find peace in Ukraine

Historic London talks as leaders realise they still need the United States and Trump to find peace in Ukraine

March 3, 2025

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Leaders in Europe push for peace in Ukraine amid growing tensions, but US support remains critical for the success of negotiations. Thailand closely monitors the… Read More ›

Swede in Pattaya breaks down on Sunday morning after rushing back home to find his girlfriend dead

Swede in Pattaya breaks down on Sunday morning after rushing back home to find his girlfriend dead

March 3, 2025

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A Swedish man in Pattaya broke down in grief early Sunday after rushing home to find his girlfriend had taken her own life. Police arrived… Read More ›

Bangkok police in city centre security sweep following US and Japanese Embassy advisories to tourists

Bangkok police in city centre security sweep following US and Japanese Embassy advisories to tourists

March 2, 2025

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Bangkok police tighten security at tourist hotspots after US and Japan warn of potential backlash over Uyghur deportations. Patrols focus on key sites, including Erawan… Read More ›

Timid Prime Minister accused of ‘floating’ above politics and refusing questions from opposition MPs

Timid Prime Minister accused of ‘floating’ above politics and refusing questions from opposition MPs

March 2, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn faces growing backlash as opposition accuses her of dodging tough questions and ‘floating’ above politics. A new poll shows deep public dissatisfaction, fueling… Read More ›

Trouble in cannabis paradise on Ko Phangan as two smiling thieves make off with a shop owner’s weed 

Trouble in cannabis paradise on Ko Phangan as two smiling thieves make off with a shop owner’s weed 

March 1, 2025

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Ko Phangan cannabis shop owner offers reward after two smiling thieves steal ฿6,000 worth of weed, but police refuse to act without their identities. Frustrated,… Read More ›

US issues terror alert for its nationals in Bangkok following the repatriation of 48 Uyghurs to China

US issues terror alert for its nationals in Bangkok following the repatriation of 48 Uyghurs to China

February 28, 2025

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US warns Americans in Thailand of possible terror threat after Bangkok deports Uyghurs to China, sparking outrage in Washington. Thai PM faces backlash as human… Read More ›

Police Chief defends late night deportation of 48 Uyghurs back to China. How long more could it go on?

Police Chief defends late night deportation of 48 Uyghurs back to China. How long more could it go on?

February 27, 2025

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Thailand’s police chief defends the late-night deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China, calling it a necessary move after a decade of detention. The operation sparked… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand cuts loan rates 25 basis points as the kingdoms battens down the hatches for a tough year

Bank of Thailand cuts loan rates 25 basis points as the kingdoms battens down the hatches for a tough year

February 26, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Bank of Thailand slashes rates as the economy braces for impact. Weak GDP, US tariffs and stagnant loan books spark fears, but officials insist the… Read More ›

Iranian arrested for indecent assault of female moto-taxi while riding pillion on her bike in Bangkok

Iranian arrested for indecent assault of female moto-taxi while riding pillion on her bike in Bangkok

February 25, 2025

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Iranian arrested at Bangkok airport after allegedly groping a female moto-taxi driver while riding pillion. Victim sought police help after the suspect fled without paying.… Read More ›

Southern Senator tells Thaksin insurgents don’t want him after the ex-premier’s historic Sunday visit

Southern Senator tells Thaksin insurgents don’t want him after the ex-premier’s historic Sunday visit

February 24, 2025

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Senator warns Thaksin that his southern visit wasn’t welcome as a bomb exploded just before his arrival. Insurgents signal rejection of ex-PM’s peace role. Thaksin… Read More ›

Rome says heads should roll over security screening failure of Immigration Bureau’s biometric system

Rome says heads should roll over security screening failure of Immigration Bureau’s biometric system

February 22, 2025

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17 million entered Thailand in 2024 without proper screening—MP demands a Police shake-up. People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome slams the Immigration Bureau over biometric system… Read More ›

Senators are up in arms about Department of Special Investigation (DSI) probe into the 2024 election

Senators are up in arms about Department of Special Investigation (DSI) probe into the 2024 election

February 21, 2025

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Senator’s Fury over Election probe. Thailand’s Senate erupts over a DSI investigation into alleged vote-rigging in the 2024 election. Minister of Justice Thawee Sodsong plays… Read More ›

Despite a security crisis, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau biometric system is stalled over licence issues

Despite a security crisis, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau biometric system is stalled over licence issues

February 20, 2025

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Thai MP Rangsiman Rome blasts Immigration Bureau’s failed biometric system as scammers slip through gaps. With licenses expired and data limits exceeded, security risks grow… Read More ›

Bully boy who clouted a young nurse twice in the head to face a charge of assault of an official while on duty

Bully boy who clouted a young nurse twice in the head to face a charge of assault of an official while on duty

February 19, 2025

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Fury in Rayong as factory worker brutally slaps young nurse for protecting child from infection risk. CCTV footage sparks outrage, while officials vow legal action… Read More ›

PM intervenes in rising standoff between Pai locals and Israeli foreigners in the idyllic tourist town

PM intervenes in rising standoff between Pai locals and Israeli foreigners in the idyllic tourist town

February 18, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Tensions rise in Pai as PM Paetongtarn steps in to counter claims about Israeli tourists amid local unrest. Police crackdown on foreigners as reports of… Read More ›

Economic growth in 2025 faces growing downside risk as growth for 2024 now confirmed at only 2.5%

Economic growth in 2025 faces growing downside risk as growth for 2024 now confirmed at only 2.5%

February 17, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s economy faces mounting risks in 2025 as growth slows to 2.5% in 2024. Experts warn of weak investment, lower export growth and looming US… Read More ›

Metropolitan Police move swiftly to obtain arrest warrant for Chinese punter in young model’s death

Metropolitan Police move swiftly to obtain arrest warrant for Chinese punter in young model’s death

February 16, 2025

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Bangkok police issue arrest warrant for Chinese punter after young model dies of suspected overdose. Family claims they were pressured to drop the case as… Read More ›

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