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Chuwit raises the alarm over a ‘working group’ into sensitive cases set up by the new Justice Minister

Chuwit raises the alarm over a ‘working group’ into sensitive cases set up by the new Justice Minister

October 5, 2025

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

Whistleblower Chuwit Kamolvisit warns the new Justice Minister’s ‘working group’ could secretly influence sensitive probes into Senate collusion, Khao Kradong land, and Khanong Phra Airport… Read More ›

Australian arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Held overnight on defamation complaint from Malaysia

Australian arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Held overnight on defamation complaint from Malaysia

October 5, 2025

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

Australian journalist Murray Hunter, 66, was pulled off a Bangkok flight over a Malaysian defamation complaint, held overnight in lockup, bailed for ฿20,000, and faces… Read More ›

Ben Smith money fixer to the elite in Thailand lines up ฿100M defamation case against Rangsiman Rome

Ben Smith money fixer to the elite in Thailand lines up ฿100M defamation case against Rangsiman Rome

October 5, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Money Man vs MP! Ben Smith, fixer to Thai elites, slaps ฿100M defamation suit on Rangsiman Rome MP over explosive claims linking him to Cambodia’s… Read More ›

Fire at Bangkok Army medical facility brought under control on Saturday evening. Faulty wiring suspected

Fire at Bangkok Army medical facility brought under control on Saturday evening. Faulty wiring suspected

October 5, 2025

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

Fire breaks out on fifth floor of Bangkok Army medical facility on Saturday evening, triggering urgent evacuation, rapid firefighting response. Suspected faulty wiring, no injuries… Read More ›

Raging prison director in Korat guns down estranged wife and her new lover before taking his own life

Raging prison director in Korat guns down estranged wife and her new lover before taking his own life

October 5, 2025

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A jealous prison director in Korat fatally shot his estranged wife and her new lover, a young prison guard, during a violent confrontation at their… Read More ›

Chinese tourist’s body recovered on Friday after he was swept away on Wednesday at Nai Harn Beach

Chinese tourist’s body recovered on Friday after he was swept away on Wednesday at Nai Harn Beach

October 4, 2025

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

Chinese tourist Yuan Wenyi’s body was recovered off Phuket’s Nai Harn Beach after violent seas swept him away Wednesday, one of two drownings that day,… Read More ›

Steely new line being taken as Thailand toughens its Cambodian border posture. Families ordered out

Steely new line being taken as Thailand toughens its Cambodian border posture. Families ordered out

October 4, 2025

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Thailand escalates its hardline border stance as Cambodian families in Ban Nong Ya Kaeo and Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo Province face forced removal.… Read More ›

Crypto conman arrested in Bangkok after police operation following tip off from a visiting countryman

Crypto conman arrested in Bangkok after police operation following tip off from a visiting countryman

October 4, 2025

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

Crypto crook finally nailed in Bangkok mall after sharp-eyed visiting countryman tipped off police, triggering dramatic takedown. Portuguese fugitive Carlos Laposo, behind €500M in crypto… Read More ›

Hitman who murdered Kim Limya in Bangkok gets life in prison on Friday. Cambodian abettors remain free

Hitman who murdered Kim Limya in Bangkok gets life in prison on Friday. Cambodian abettors remain free

October 4, 2025

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

Hitman who murdered Cambodian opposition leader Lim Kimya in Bangkok is sentenced to life in prison, while his Cambodian handlers remain free, shielded by Hun… Read More ›

Another false dawn? Minister announces delayed tourism levy will be instituted under his watch

Another false dawn? Minister announces delayed tourism levy will be instituted under his watch

October 4, 2025

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

Thailand’s long-delayed ฿300 tourism tax is finally set to launch under Minister Atthakorn, promising automatic insurance coverage for all foreign visitors and billions in tourism… Read More ›

Brit left his home in Pattaya and is believed to have crossed over into Myanmar to call centre scammers

Brit left his home in Pattaya and is believed to have crossed over into Myanmar to call centre scammers

October 3, 2025

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A 19-year-old British man vanished after leaving Pattaya and is feared trapped by Myanmar call centre scam gangs. Thai police launched an urgent search as… Read More ›

China denies any interest in the Thai Cambodian conflict after it was revealed Chinese arms were used

China denies any interest in the Thai Cambodian conflict after it was revealed Chinese arms were used

October 3, 2025

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

China denies any role or stake in the Thai‑Cambodian border conflict after Chinese arms were used, as Thailand strengthens military readiness, closes crossings, reviews agreements,… Read More ›

US trade pact being finalised by Commerce Ministry officials despite the shutdown in Washington

US trade pact being finalised by Commerce Ministry officials despite the shutdown in Washington

October 3, 2025

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

New Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun races to finalise the US trade pact despite Washington shutdown, determined to boost Thailand exports 6-7% in 2025 as firms… Read More ›

People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome defends against Thamanat’s legal threat of over money man claims

People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome defends against Thamanat’s legal threat of over money man claims

October 3, 2025

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

Thailand’s parliament erupts as MP Rangsiman defends warnings on Cambodian scam funds. Deputy PM Thamanat threatens legal action over alleged links to a South African… Read More ›

Major breakthrough in Pattaya as evil Dutch pimp of underage children is arrested by elite DSI police

Major breakthrough in Pattaya as evil Dutch pimp of underage children is arrested by elite DSI police

October 3, 2025

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

Major breakthrough in Pattaya as 77-year-old Dutch pimp Jos Reinard is arrested by elite DSI police for sexually exploiting underage children, exposing the vile traffickers’… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand boss stresses stability taking up the reins with a new man at the Ministry of Finance

Bank of Thailand boss stresses stability taking up the reins with a new man at the Ministry of Finance

October 2, 2025

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

Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn takes charge, vowing stability and independence, while new Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphat tackles weak GDP, a rising baht and… Read More ›

2 more tourists drown off Phuket’s idyllic but deadly beaches on Wednesday as drownings toll mounts

2 more tourists drown off Phuket’s idyllic but deadly beaches on Wednesday as drownings toll mounts

October 2, 2025

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Two tourists drown off Phuket beaches as hidden rip tides and treacherous offshore currents push this year’s drowning toll to nearly 40, showing how paradise… Read More ›

British veteran fighting for life and stranded in Thailand even as his daughters do all they can to help

British veteran fighting for life and stranded in Thailand even as his daughters do all they can to help

October 2, 2025

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

Stranded Brit war hero, 73, lies unconscious in Thai hospital as daughters fight to bring him home. With no insurance and costs soaring, the family… Read More ›

Phuket People’s Party MP wants action to limit and screen foreign tourist visas to weed out undesirables

Phuket People’s Party MP wants action to limit and screen foreign tourist visas to weed out undesirables

October 2, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Phuket MP Chalermpong demands tighter visa rules and pre-arrival screening for foreign tourists after repeated crimes, public scandals and disruptive behaviour spark outrage and threaten… Read More ›

Asian split in two by a 32 story fall from Pattaya building block on Wednesday. Police suspect suicide

Asian split in two by a 32 story fall from Pattaya building block on Wednesday. Police suspect suicide

October 2, 2025

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

Asian man, 30–40, plunges from 32-story Pattaya condo, body split in two on impact. Police find cigarette butts on rooftop, suspect suicide. Authorities investigate, question… Read More ›

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