Media
US TV late-night star Conan O’Brien to feature Bangkok in HBO travel show in possible tourism boost
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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
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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
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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 ›