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Defiant Thanathorn vows to prove his innocence after being charged with Lèse-majesté offence in Bangkok
Culture, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The latest charges against Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a key political activist and opponent of the government, have been anticipated for some time ever since the Prime… Read More ›
Channel 5 TV rumpus shows Thailand feels the heat in an altered world after the Ukrainian war raised divisions
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The Ukraine war and the unprecedented resolve of western countries to sanction Russia even while sacrificing their individual economic interests, make it crystal clear that… Read More ›
Minister signals a move to resurrect a national internet gateway and stronger online controls
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The move is coming at a time when support for the government has hit a low ebb with a poll published last weekend showing that… Read More ›
DTAC True merger to set up a Thailand 4.0 tech behemoth to bolster the economy still ‘uncertain’
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Two sides to the merger now begin due diligence but the fate of the deal ultimately hinges on obtaining regulatory approval. DTAC, 65% owned by… Read More ›
Nong Chompoo’s uncle arrested as a suspect in her murder by police and sent to Mukdahan for prosecution
Crime, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Tragic and sad case has become controversial in Thailand due to the media coverage of the story where the prime suspect, arrested on Wednesday, Mr… Read More ›
Under pressure Thai PM apologises to the media over spraying incident but then scolds them again over footage
Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The unique position of the Thai Prime Minister who, while elected by parliament as PM is neither an MP nor the leader of a political… Read More ›
Clubhouse a new headache for Thai authorities as it becomes a home to the Progressive Movement
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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, deposed by the 2006 military coup, will soon appear on the network after he told a Bangkok seminar on Valentine’s… Read More ›
Thailand’s online VAT tax ready to fall on online US giants as the OECD calls for a global solution
Economy, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
France faced the threat of retaliatory tariffs placed on its wine by the US over its digital tax under Trump but the current US President… Read More ›
Top model agency unmasked for sexually abusing thousands of young children in Thailand by DSI
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The arrest of a man in May last year linked to a photo supplied by Australian police gave officers the breakthrough that led to yesterday’s… Read More ›
Super startup Bitkub suffers another setback with SEC order barring it from opening new accounts
Economy, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The firm, led by dynamic CEO Jirayut Srupsrisopa, expanded by 1000% in 2020 and another 1000% in the opening weeks of 2021 reaching trading volumes… Read More ›
Rocky days for Thai media and ad industry as virus ravages budgets and spends with economic uncertainty
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Crisis for the Thai media and ad industry existed long before the virus emerged in Wuhan as spending on media in Thailand fell inexorably from… Read More ›
Bitkub, Thailand’s online cryptocurrency success story faces scrutiny after SEC action this week
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The firm, led by Oxford-educated Jirayut Srupsrisopa, expanded dramatically last year and lately employed 230 people from a larger office complex in Bangkok with its… Read More ›
Princess Ubolratana explains Christmas Eve to fans as part of her efforts to fight youth drug use
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Now 69 years old, the glamorous Princess Ubolratana lived and raised a family in the United States for twenty-six years before she returned to Thailand… Read More ›
Key Twitter account linked with supporting the monarchy shut by the tech firm over policy violations
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Protest leader Parit Chiwarak or ‘Penguin’ has contrasted online activities in support of the student-led movement to those engaged in by a closed down account… Read More ›
Tripadvisor American who smeared a local hotel was already a convicted criminal jailed in the United States
Crime, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
It is important to note that the hotel only reluctantly brought legal action against Barnes who, by his own admission, was not just leaving a… Read More ›
Big tech US website Tripadvisor stings struggling Thai hotels and resorts after acting in bad faith
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Actions of US tech giant are questionable and have left a family business struggling with a tsunami of negative and vituperative commentary after it was… Read More ›
Thai minister defends ban on world adult site Pornhub as move sparks nationwide protests against the move
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The move, this week, drew some praise even from anti-government activists but has alienated a large and probably silent contingent of the kingdom’s population, both… Read More ›
Pornhub is shuttered in Thailand as Ministry blocks access online to its 10th largest market in the world
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The move follows a new policy directive issued to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society last week by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and… Read More ›
Shock poll shows the Thai public is suspicious of third parties behind the kingdom’s current political unrest
Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Dr Noppadol Kannikar of the firm Super Poll, in his commentary on the findings of a survey of public opinion in Thailand from the 20th… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Both sides of the political divide agree a General Election will be called before the end of 2022
April 29, 2022
The key question that may determine the outcome of the
Anutin may agree to abolish Thailand Pass but wants all foreign tourists to have booster shots for easy access
April 27, 2022
Calls for a wider reopening are coming at a time when
Policeman jailed, sacked from the force over death of young doctor at a zebra crossing in Bangkok
April 25, 2022
Police Corporal Norawich Buadok was charged with
Good economic news, test now is how to emerge from stagflation with large price shock looming as inflation rises
April 23, 2022
All to play for as the economy looks set to achieve
Elite Thai police units arrest Ukrainian tax evaders living in Phuket after raiding their luxury villa
April 21, 2022
The operation on Tuesday was launched by units of the
Decision time on plans to ease further restrictions on foreign tourists with strong conflicting views at this time
April 18, 2022
Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul on
Thai Me too moment as top party leader to face sex charges as women come forward with reports
April 16, 2022
On Friday, one 30-year-old woman, Hathairat ‘Ann’
Minister proposes that vaccinated tourists fly in without notice from May 1st to boost the economy
April 14, 2022
Thailand’s foreign tourism industry is not expected
Defiant Thanathorn vows to prove his innocence after being charged with Lèse-majesté offence in Bangkok
April 12, 2022
The latest charges against Thanathorn
Teenage love plot sees 53-year-old woman knifed to death near Bangkok by her daughter’s young lover
April 9, 2022
Horrible twist of the knife as teenage girl
Stalled Chinese submarine shines light on Rolls Royce firm supplying engines to China’s military
April 7, 2022
The spotlight on Thailand’s submarine deal with
Poll supports retention of the one ballot election process which would torpedo Pheu Thai landslide hopes
April 4, 2022
The developments over the last week including a key
Prolonged Ukraine war to see Thai inflation at 6.3%, a stalled economy and a possible downgrade
April 2, 2022
Vice President at Siam Commercial Bank Yanyong
Thai planners prepare to let the baht ‘swing’ in a move to boost growth via tourism and exports at this time
March 29, 2022
Top university boss predicts that, technically,
Minister says Thailand Pass could be gone by June 1st, but suggests the retention of a test on arrival
March 26, 2022
Comments by Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and
Travel sector calls for endemic status, scrapping of Thailand Pass and full normality on entry to the country
March 23, 2022
Industry leaders from the Federation of Thai
Advertising income from foreign internet firms boosts Thailand’s coffers as oil prices recede
March 20, 2022
Electricity prices to rise to ฿4 a unit from May as
