Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai police, on Thursday, arrested a 25-year-old UK national, Mr Jabran Elahi, in Ko Phangan for leading a tour without a work permit. The tour,… Read More ›
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Sinister murder suspect Mr Phurinat, 28, was arrested on Friday morning after a 5-day manhunt. Identified by CCTV, he allegedly butchered 54-year-old Mr Paisan Thong-on… Read More ›
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Thai Police acting on the PM’s orders, launched a major crackdown in Phuket, arresting 98 foreigners and 37 Thais. The unprecedented action, ‘Operation Nominee Sweep,’… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Political turmoil and tensions resurface in Thailand. Ex-PM Thaksin faces a June 18th indictment amid doubts about his prospects for bail. In the meantime, Prime… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Former World Champion boxer flees the UK to avoid a cocaine trial. Police suspect he’s in Thailand. Luke Atkin, 37, dodges court on cocaine charges.… Read More ›
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Thailand’s cabinet announced new visa measures, including the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), allowing digital nomads to live and work in Thailand for up to 180… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Holly Dean Johns, sentenced to 31 years in the notorious Bangkok Hilton, reveals her harrowing survival in her 2024 book. From drug addiction to brutal… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s tourism industry has taken a hit, falling behind Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia in the latest World Economic Forum report. Industry leaders demand urgent action… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Belgian murder suspect Mr Steve is caught in Bueng Kan while disposing of his victim’s vehicle. Police found he was burning the 49-year-old Belgian victim’s… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Foreigners in Thailand must file income tax returns for 2024 by March 2025. The new regime could mean a minimum of ฿71,000 tax for some… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Two foreign tourists were horrifically beaten by security guards on Pattaya’s Soi 6, within the city’s red light district, on Sunday. The viral video of… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s government under PM Srettha Thavisin champions LGBTQ rights with plans to host the international World Pride event in 2030. As global attitudes darken, including… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Big Joke’s Mission: Top Cop Surachate Hakparn, aka ‘Big Joke,’ vows to clean up corruption in Thailand using ‘People Power.’ Under investigation yet fighting to… Read More ›
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Luxury Porsche EV worth ฿10 million spontaneously ignites and is destroyed in central Bangkok. Firefighters controlled the blaze which erupted after it overheated. The incident… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
UK former mercenary, living in Thailand for 22 years, fined and warned by Udon Thani police after assault at PTT station. Man agrees to pay… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s Minister of Public Health aims to shut down pot shops, reclassifying flowers and buds as Category 5 narcotics. Medical experts condemn previous cannabis policy,… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
PM Srettha Thavisin narrowly survived a Constitutional Court order to stand down but now faces a court decision over appointing a minister jailed for bribery.… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A well-built foreigner attacked a young Thai gas station attendant early on Wednesday before then assaulting a cashier who intervened. Police are seeking an arrest… Read More ›
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Concern for a Thai Woman missing in Switzerland with an American boyfriend with a sinister past. Nantiwa ‘Noon’ Saejiw vanished after moving to Switzerland. She… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Elderly passenger who died in a Singapore Airlines mid-air emergency is fondly recalled at home in Gloucestershire. Geoffrey Ralph Kitchen, 73, passed away during a… Read More ›
Royal Thai Army moves to halt free for all illegality that has long plagued the Thai-Cambodian border 
Pheu Thai and the People’s Party to talk about an Orange Red alliance to elect Chaikasem Nitisiri as PM 
American teacher arrested in Suphan Buri for sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, a pupil in his class 
Anutin plays his hand for the Premiership, but only one thing is sure. Thailand is in a political crisis 
Acting PM Phumtham storms from critical Police Commission meeting over promotions controversy 
Pichai and Pheu Thai plan a seismic shift in Thailand’s economy, one that directly impacts foreign expat residents 
Lifeguards end up fighting for their own on Nai Harn Beach this Monday after Kuwaiti tourists saw red 
Sixth Thai soldier loses foot from new mine planted by Cambodia. Army commanders planning a response 
New boss at top Thai economic agency from October 1 at the same time as new Central Bank Governor 
AIDS/HIV temple at the centre of massive fraud and embezzlement as top monk disrobes and confesses 
Bolt driver in Phuket arrested for sexually assaulting young South African teacher, a female passenger 
Top Thammasat economist warns plan to import Sri Lankan migrant workers cannot replace Cambodians 
Thailand’s position recognised as Swedish Gripen Jets deal to be signed on Monday midday in Stockholm 
Prime Minister Paetongtarn faces her fate as she files closing argument and will be in court on Friday 
Insurgency erupts again in South with bold and brazen attacks on security forces shielded by border 
Tragedy, heartache and real pain off Phuket’s idyllic beaches as more die and the Blue Dragon threatens 
Thaksin’s lawyer warns appeal against the ex-PM’s acquittal on Friday must be based on significant points of law 
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