Media
US TV late-night star Conan O’Brien to feature Bangkok in HBO travel show in possible tourism boost
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The filming of the show took place in May and should help boost Western tourists to the kingdom with figures showing the majority of the… Read More ›
Army chief says there is ‘zero’ chance of another coup in Thailand and wants to see positive change
Culture, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Royal Thai Army Commander-in-chief emphasised the importance of peace in the country to grow the economy as also the army’s key goal. He said he… Read More ›
Court rejects order against Chuwit as he predicts Bhumjaithai Party to win fewer seats than in 2019
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Political pundits this week however disagreed with Mr Chuwit’s assessment suggesting that the party may return anywhere from 60 to 70 MPs and be a… Read More ›
Move Forward leader denies claims he held shares in media company barring him as a Bangkok MP
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Allegations against the Move Forward Party leader, if taken up by the Election Commission and forwarded to the Constitutional Court, could see him barred from… Read More ›
Thai King and Queen to be at Westminster Abbey in London for the coronation of King Charles III
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The Thai royal couple will join other Heads of State and royalty from Europe and Asia at the ancient ceremony which is being made available… Read More ›
Thailand’s biggest serial killer suspect legally protected from the death penalty as horror grows
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The scale of the horror linked with this case is mind-numbing with each case representing, by the callous nature of the murders, a deeply traumatic… Read More ›
Anutin may give up politics if the latest opinion poll giving Bhumjaithai Party 3% proves correct
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The discrepancy between different opinion polls, studies and reputable political punditry that has talked up Bhumjaithai’s prospects of becoming Thailand’s second-largest party while a major… Read More ›
Chuwit vows to continue his crusade against the Bhumjaithai Party and marijuana despite order
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Activist plans to appeal the court order on Friday and to stage a public rally at Victory Monument at 5 pm in his campaign calling… Read More ›
Fear-mongering, fake news and disinformation being stoked in China against visiting Thailand
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Thai officials through the Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing were forced this week to issue a reassurance to potential Chinese visitors to the country regarding… Read More ›
Police chief orders probe into police officers who sought a rescinded arrest warrant for a sitting senator
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The case is now being guided by the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) as it involves criminal activities outside the kingdom with over a thousand… Read More ›
Tragic death of Wild Boar captain in UK to be reviewed by coroner’s court. Severe head injury reported
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Great sadness over the untimely death of the 17-year-old who was following his dream at a prestigious UK football academy when his life was cut… Read More ›
Stiff opposition to government media regulation bill as industry groups call for its withdrawal in parliament
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Media bodies in Thailand are wary of the new bill which includes a ฿25 million media fund and the control it may give to officials… Read More ›
Taxi man adamant Taiwanese star in extortion case was loud and drunk on the night concerned in Bangkok
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Police continue to investigate the incident as a direct conflict appears to have developed between the version of events of the Taiwanese actress and serving… Read More ›
Confidence and trust in Thailand damaged by Chinese VIP tourist services advertised online
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Problem facing Thai authorities relates to the new online world where discreet services can be advertised cheaply and effectively while the activities of Chinese tourists… Read More ›
‘The Serpent’ serial killer who terrorised Bangkok released by Nepal on human rights grounds
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The 78-year-old thief and murderer profited handsomely and lived in luxury off his exploits since he was arrested in India in 1976 even while spending… Read More ›
Thailand looking at new modular US nuclear reactors as a future sustainable power source
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Successful summit was wrapped up by Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha in Bangkok on Saturday as he handed over the baton to the US… Read More ›
Pattani bombs put Thai security agencies on alert as they gear up for APEC Summit in Bangkok
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Deputy Prime Minister issued a new order to Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) in the South and other agencies to step up already heightened vigilance… Read More ›
World Cup all set to be available on free-to-air TV in a vital boost to the foreign tourism industry
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The US dollar has fallen by 3.7% against the baht in the last 3 weeks as the number of foreign tourists entering the country is… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Move Forward’s ‘Government of Hope’ coalition delivers a programme promising a new charter
May 22, 2023
Thailand’s proposed ‘government of hope’
Jatuporn warns Pheu Thai may be turned as he predicts a political impasse. Should wait for 2024
May 21, 2023
The surprise election result has raised the stakes in
Family of Chinese businessman threaten to lynch suspects and refuse to believe prostitution story
May 20, 2023
Police were told by the killer that the 43-year-old
Phuket speedboat involved in Tuesday’s accident was seaworthy but charges may still be filed
May 19, 2023
Accident is a timely reminder of the need for tighter
Pita, Move Forward and seven other parties meet in Bangkok and come out smiling, ready to govern
May 18, 2023
The right noises are being heard with growing support,
Closer ties between Bangkok and Shanghai hailed with recent visit of powerful Chinese Mayor
May 16, 2023
A top Thai official sees stronger links between China
Unlikely rags to riches convict star arrested again in Thailand over online gambling promotion
May 15, 2023
Mr Panya rose to fame in a classic movie, based on a
Move Forward Party’s good election result leaves uncertainty as to who will form the next government
May 14, 2023
The results were good news for the Bhumjaithai Party
Alleged cyanide killer’s lawyer off the case as police and key witness meet Am Cyanide in prison on Saturday
May 13, 2023
Am Cyanide was served a 15th warrant and charged in
Army chief says there is ‘zero’ chance of another coup in Thailand and wants to see positive change
May 12, 2023
Royal Thai Army Commander-in-chief emphasised the
Ukrainian boy flown to Bangkok as family and supporters raise ฿3 million to help fund his medical care
May 12, 2023
Cost of intensive care treatment runs at ฿130,000
Move Forward leader denies claims he held shares in media company barring him as a Bangkok MP
May 10, 2023
Allegations against the Move Forward Party leader, if
Crackdown on foreign tourism abuses with police in hotspots targeting Chinese and Russian gangs
May 8, 2023
The crackdown involves targeting firms licensed in the
Dark predictions as the opposition parties look set to sweep to power in next weekend’s General Election
May 8, 2023
Video clip paints a sombre picture of the
Move Forward Party surging in the polls as the General Election campaign enters its final week
May 7, 2023
Polls show the current ruling Palang Pracharat Party
Thailand: you can leave but you must pay ฿1,000 more. Departures tax hailed as the kiss of death
May 6, 2023
The new levy is being proposed by the Revenue
Two arrested after gang used woman planted at a party to gain access to home of Chinese visitors
May 5, 2023
A rapid and quick-thinking response by police
