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Huge ‘unofficial’ victory for Bhumjaithai in Senate election with new poll showing only 2.2% support

Huge ‘unofficial’ victory for Bhumjaithai in Senate election with new poll showing only 2.2% support

July 1, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A national opinion poll reveals the Move Forward Party still climbing in support with Pheu Thai falling. In the meantime, the Bhumjaithai Party, with only… Read More ›

Woman dies in massive fireball caused by Yala explosion in Bannang Sata near busy police living quarters

Woman dies in massive fireball caused by Yala explosion in Bannang Sata near busy police living quarters

June 30, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Massive fire bomb kills a woman in Yala’s Bannang Sata. Explosion near police quarters injures 18. Area sealed off for investigation. Insurgent attack suspected amidst… Read More ›

Teacher with everything to live for took his own life. Missing car was found in Chiang Mai on Friday night

Teacher with everything to live for took his own life. Missing car was found in Chiang Mai on Friday night

June 29, 2024

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 43-year-old deputy school director in Lamphun, northern Thailand, was found dead on Friday night after being missing for over 12 days. Teacher Bank, or… Read More ›

Crackdown on drugs sees 41% more arrests since October as Thursday saw a massive nationwide blitz 

Crackdown on drugs sees 41% more arrests since October as Thursday saw a massive nationwide blitz 

June 29, 2024

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

Nationwide blitz on 2,523 locations leads to 132 arrests as PM Srettha Thavisin spearheads the fight against drug networks. Despite his efforts, drug prices remain… Read More ›

Thailand Elite Visa for Family Members

Thailand Elite Visa for Family Members

June 29, 2024

Economy, Living, PR News, Thailand:

Easily secure long-term stays in Thailand for your family while enjoying exclusive benefits with Thailand Privilege. One of the perks of being a Thailand Elite… Read More ›

Second Trump Presidency threatens further damage to the baht, the economy and Thai money markets

Second Trump Presidency threatens further damage to the baht, the economy and Thai money markets

June 28, 2024

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

Former US President Donald Trump’s potential return to the Oval Office threatens further damage to the baht, Thai economy, and money markets. It raises concerns… Read More ›

Minister links higher inflation with increased growth. Calls a target policy hike saying 1% is ‘too low’

Minister links higher inflation with increased growth. Calls a target policy hike saying 1% is ‘too low’

June 27, 2024

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

The government and the Bank of Thailand remain at odds. Top bank officials claim the economy is on track for quality growth. However, Deputy Finance… Read More ›

US serviceman’s son’s search for his Dad’s Thai girlfriend from 1968-1971 comes to an abrupt halt

US serviceman’s son’s search for his Dad’s Thai girlfriend from 1968-1971 comes to an abrupt halt

June 27, 2024

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A poignant tale of an elderly US serviceman and his Thai girlfriend from the Vietnam War era went viral before the serviceman’s son halted the… Read More ›

Big Joke gets the boot backdated to April 18th. Now he must legally fight the order to sack him in the Administrative Court 

Big Joke gets the boot backdated to April 18th. Now he must legally fight the order to sack him in the Administrative Court 

June 26, 2024

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

Big Joke booted out. Police Commission Votes 12-0 to oust Surachate Hakparn from government service. Backdated order to April 18th. Defiant Surachate, aka Big Joke, … Read More ›

Thailand is now making progress in attracting more foreign direct investment to boost the economy

Thailand is now making progress in attracting more foreign direct investment to boost the economy

June 26, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s foreign investment rises. New government boosts FDI by 58% in five months. Japan leads with $1.1 billion, but job creation is down by 33%.… Read More ›

Assange lands in Bangkok as he spirits home to freedom and an end to his legal woes with the US

Assange lands in Bangkok as he spirits home to freedom and an end to his legal woes with the US

June 25, 2024

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

Julian Assange lands in Bangkok en route to US territory to finalise a legal fight, then home to Australia. He will soon reunite with his… Read More ›

Russian woman chases Phuket purse-snatching thief on a motorbike for 30 minutes on Sunday night

Russian woman chases Phuket purse-snatching thief on a motorbike for 30 minutes on Sunday night

June 25, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Alisa Makarenko pursued a purse snatcher through Phuket town, capturing the thrilling chase on video. Police are confident of catching the culprit using CCTV footage.… Read More ›

Former Phuket expat media salesman can expect to die in a UK prison if convicted of abuse charges

Former Phuket expat media salesman can expect to die in a UK prison if convicted of abuse charges

June 24, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Former Phuket media salesman, known locally as Peter Smith, faces 29 counts of sexual abuse after his arrest at Heathrow Airport, London. At 80 and… Read More ›

Harman, an advanced US electronics supplier to car makers invests ฿2.8 billion in new Chonburi plant

Harman, an advanced US electronics supplier to car makers invests ฿2.8 billion in new Chonburi plant

June 24, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, PR News, Thai World, Thailand:

Harman, a US-based electronics supplier to car makers and a subsidiary of Samsung, invests ฿2.8 billion in a new factory in Chonburi’s Eastern Economic Corridor… Read More ›

EV charging station fire badly damages Bangkok port for rapidly expanding electric motorcycle taxi firm

EV charging station fire badly damages Bangkok port for rapidly expanding electric motorcycle taxi firm

June 24, 2024

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Blaze destroys Bangkok EV station. Police probe fire at Winnonie motorbike charging hub. No injuries, but extensive damage feared. Station part of expanding eco-friendly taxi… Read More ›

PM Srettha defends plan to let foreigners buy more condos and to extend lease terms up to 99 years

PM Srettha defends plan to let foreigners buy more condos and to extend lease terms up to 99 years

June 23, 2024

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

PM defends foreign condo ownership change and extended lease terms as public opposition makes itself felt. Government aims to extend foreign ownership from 49% to… Read More ›

Former Stark Chairman lands in Bangkok to face the music with nearly ฿15 billion in fraud losses

Former Stark Chairman lands in Bangkok to face the music with nearly ฿15 billion in fraud losses

June 23, 2024

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

Chanin Yensudjai, nabbed in Dubai and deported, faces charges for the Stark Corporation scandal that rocked the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Authorities are ready… Read More ›

Zero-dollar tour cancer strangling Thailand’s tourism economy and poisoning its reputation abroad

Zero-dollar tour cancer strangling Thailand’s tourism economy and poisoning its reputation abroad

June 22, 2024

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

Zero-dollar tours are crippling Thailand’s tourism recovery. Up to 50% of Chinese tour group arrivals could be victims of these extortion rackets, spreading negative views… Read More ›

Vicious, random murder of a Belgian by a German in Hua Hin flew under the radar. Disturbing case

Vicious, random murder of a Belgian by a German in Hua Hin flew under the radar. Disturbing case

June 22, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A Belgian tourist senselessly attacked by a German in Hua Hin died in Leuven this week. Disturbing questions arise as Thai police investigate the vicious… Read More ›

Dark web Xanax counterfeiting gang managed from Thailand smashed in the UK with 10 people convicted

Dark web Xanax counterfeiting gang managed from Thailand smashed in the UK with 10 people convicted

June 21, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police smash international drug gang: £4 million laundered, Xanax pills sold worldwide. Brian Pitts and Katie Barlow ran the operation from a luxury Thai residence… Read More ›