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Hlun Solo’s remains due back on Thursday as his family are set to pursue a second autopsy in Thailand

Hlun Solo’s remains due back on Thursday as his family are set to pursue a second autopsy in Thailand

August 5, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

After more than two weeks in a Georgian morgue, Hlun Solo’s body returns to Thailand on Thursday. His family will seek a second autopsy before… Read More ›

Thailand’s first lunar mission to launch this month as the country’s partnership with China bears fruit

Thailand’s first lunar mission to launch this month as the country’s partnership with China bears fruit

August 5, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Historic countdown begins as Thailand prepares to send its first scientific payload to the Moon aboard China’s Chang’e 7. The mission crowns years of Thai… Read More ›

Looking for ‘Finger’ as pressure grows to find killer’s police handler. Retired detective denies it’s him

Looking for ‘Finger’ as pressure grows to find killer’s police handler. Retired detective denies it’s him

August 5, 2026

Crime, Media, Thailand:

Retired Huai Yai detective denies being gang leader Pong’s police superior as detectives prepare to have the suspect’s LGBTQ girlfriend identify the officer known as… Read More ›

Thai workers are now World leaders for AI use. More than double the global average. Firms must wise up

Thai workers are now World leaders for AI use. More than double the global average. Firms must wise up

August 5, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Microsoft says Thai workers are using advanced AI at more than double the global average, creating new forms of work once thought impossible. The company… Read More ›

Chinese refugee Zhang Xinyan makes it to Canada on second flight after receiving a senior police escort

Chinese refugee Zhang Xinyan makes it to Canada on second flight after receiving a senior police escort

August 5, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand has allowed Chinese activist Zhang Xinyan to fly to Canada after blocking her July 8 departure despite her UN refugee status. Canadian diplomatic pressure… Read More ›

Dream wedding turns to tragedy after UK groom died in his sleep after a motorbike crash last Thursday

Dream wedding turns to tragedy after UK groom died in his sleep after a motorbike crash last Thursday

August 4, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

British tourist Kyle Campbell, 32, died after being discharged from a Thai hospital with a head injury days before marrying his fiancée. His family are… Read More ›

Minister plans to inject loan decree cash into boosting Thailand’s dwindling tourism prospects in 2026

Minister plans to inject loan decree cash into boosting Thailand’s dwindling tourism prospects in 2026

August 4, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Tourism Minister Surasak launches a ฿2.45bn recovery drive with possible flight subsidies as visitor numbers slip, global tensions mount and Thailand moves to restore confidence… Read More ›

Former Deputy PM and Justice Minister calls for death penalty to be carried out after all legal appeals end

Former Deputy PM and Justice Minister calls for death penalty to be carried out after all legal appeals end

August 4, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Pirapan calls for immediate executions after Pattaya’s five-body murder horror, saying brutal killers deserve death. As police probe alleged links between officers and suspect “Pong”,… Read More ›

Battle for Bangkok Port opens up with plans to close the old cargo facility and focus on development

Battle for Bangkok Port opens up with plans to close the old cargo facility and focus on development

August 4, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s biggest waterfront redevelopment is on the table as ministers seek to move Bangkok Port to Laem Chabang, unlocking 2,353 rai while unions, experts and… Read More ›

Prime Minister in Indonesia for two-day visit focused on regional issues, security and economic progress

Prime Minister in Indonesia for two-day visit focused on regional issues, security and economic progress

August 4, 2026

Economy, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand and Indonesia enter a new era as PM Anutin and President Prabowo unveil a five-year partnership covering defence, trade, cybercrime, transport and ASEAN cooperation… Read More ›

Police chief orders probe into claims that the local Pattaya police station had links to Killer ‘Pong’

Police chief orders probe into claims that the local Pattaya police station had links to Killer ‘Pong’

August 3, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Thailand’s police chief orders an urgent probe into claims Huai Yai officers supplied drugs to accused multiple murderer “Pong”. Detectives are examining phones, summoning witnesses… Read More ›

Thai woman berry picking in Sweden survives bear attack by playing dead after being mauled at first

Thai woman berry picking in Sweden survives bear attack by playing dead after being mauled at first

August 3, 2026

Media, Thailand:

Thai berry picker Am Saisuk, 46, cheated death after a bear mauled her in northern Sweden. Her split-second decision to “play dead” saved her life,… Read More ›

Thailand to get tough with online platforms and may even support class action lawsuits by consumers

Thailand to get tough with online platforms and may even support class action lawsuits by consumers

August 3, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand moves to make digital platforms answer for online scams, counterfeit goods and unsafe products as Ms. Supamas backs class action lawsuits to help consumers… Read More ›

UN Rapporteur warns of a ‘Living Hell’ in Cambodian scam compounds despite Phnom Penh’s crackdown

UN Rapporteur warns of a ‘Living Hell’ in Cambodian scam compounds despite Phnom Penh’s crackdown

August 3, 2026

Crime, Media, Politics, Thailand:

A UN warning has cast new doubt on Cambodia’s anti-scam drive, saying victims still face a “living hell” inside prison-like compounds despite mass raids, international… Read More ›

Dark case of murder and terror in Pattaya only beginning as police explore the horror reign of ‘Pong’

Dark case of murder and terror in Pattaya only beginning as police explore the horror reign of ‘Pong’

August 3, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Five bodies, an alleged reign of terror and fears of more victims. Bail refused for Pattaya murder suspect “Pong” as police probe claims the accused… Read More ›

Sweeping overhaul of the deportation process places immense new power in the hands of the government

Sweeping overhaul of the deportation process places immense new power in the hands of the government

August 2, 2026

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

Thailand’s new deportation regime gives authorities broader powers to expel foreigners considered contrary to the public good or Thai moral values as ministers streamline removals,… Read More ›

Freed 28-year-old Thai woman returns to Bangkok and meets Narcotics Suppression Bureau officers

Freed 28-year-old Thai woman returns to Bangkok and meets Narcotics Suppression Bureau officers

August 2, 2026

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

From Japanese prison to key witness. Thai woman Ms. Jutathip returned home after prosecutors cleared her over meth hidden in coffee sachets. Police are now… Read More ›

No leniency for killers says Prime Minister who flew to Pattaya on Saturday and apologised to Russians

No leniency for killers says Prime Minister who flew to Pattaya on Saturday and apologised to Russians

August 1, 2026

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

Five linked murders, two recently released ex-prisoners and a possible death penalty. PM Anutin flew to Pattaya, apologised to the Russian people, said the slain… Read More ›

Pattaya Horror as murder of two Russian siblings exposes dark-hearted criminal gang who killed people for kicks

Pattaya Horror as murder of two Russian siblings exposes dark-hearted criminal gang who killed people for kicks

August 1, 2026

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

Five murders, two hidden graves and four suspects. Police say confessions to the murders of Russian siblings Diana Nazimova, 22, and Roman Nazimov, 17, led… Read More ›

Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is all that is needed to refer 229 cases for Senate collusion

Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is all that is needed to refer 229 cases for Senate collusion

August 1, 2026

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

Thawee warns the Election Commission is “not a court” as pressure mounts to send the Senate collusion probe to the Supreme Court. More than 229… Read More ›

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