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Ex Finance Minister castigates Thai governance over the last 20 years. Praises Malaysia and British law

Ex Finance Minister castigates Thai governance over the last 20 years. Praises Malaysia and British law

November 11, 2025

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

Ex-Finance Minister Sommai Phasee blasts 20 years of Thai governance, citing corruption and grey capital, while praising Malaysia’s rapid economic growth, British-style legal system, efficient… Read More ›

Indian stepfather arrested in Chaam for horrifically brutal murder of an 8 year old girl found on Sunday

Indian stepfather arrested in Chaam for horrifically brutal murder of an 8 year old girl found on Sunday

November 11, 2025

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Indian stepfather arrested in Cha-am for brutal murder of an 8-year-old Thai girl found dead at home, he denies all charges while police gather evidence… Read More ›

Alcohol law debacle continues to decimate not only tourism industry but also wider grassroots economy

Alcohol law debacle continues to decimate not only tourism industry but also wider grassroots economy

November 11, 2025

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

Thailand’s alcohol law backfires, emptying bars and restaurants, confusing tourists and slashing revenue nationwide as hefty fines, unclear enforcement rules, and missing provincial committees cripple… Read More ›

German criminal thug detected by the public on Koh Phangan for offensive behaviour. Wanted by Interpol

German criminal thug detected by the public on Koh Phangan for offensive behaviour. Wanted by Interpol

November 11, 2025

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German fugitive from justice riding recklessly on Koh Phangan is caught by the police. Wanted by Interpol for armed extortion in Germany, the case raises… Read More ›

Trump brokered peace pact between Thailand and Cambodia suspended after landmine attack this week

Trump brokered peace pact between Thailand and Cambodia suspended after landmine attack this week

November 11, 2025

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

A landmine blast injures four Thai soldiers, costing one his leg, forcing Prime Minister Anutin to suspend the Trump-brokered Thailand-Cambodia peace deal signed in Kuala… Read More ›

Foreign tourists seriously injured as passenger tour bus slides out of control and overturns on highway

Foreign tourists seriously injured as passenger tour bus slides out of control and overturns on highway

November 10, 2025

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A tour bus carrying 38 foreign tourists overturned on an oil slicked mountain bend in Lampang, injuring 14 people, two critically. The crash blocked the… Read More ›

Crafty French man arrested in capital for stealth theft spree at Don Mueang Airport preying on passengers

Crafty French man arrested in capital for stealth theft spree at Don Mueang Airport preying on passengers

November 10, 2025

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

A 35-year-old French man was arrested in Bangkok after a stealth theft spree at Don Mueang Airport, repeatedly targeting passengers’ belongings, selling stolen items at… Read More ›

Superb policing leads to a bad day at the office on Sunday for gold shop robbing thug in Samut Sakhon

Superb policing leads to a bad day at the office on Sunday for gold shop robbing thug in Samut Sakhon

November 10, 2025

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A gold shop robbery in Samut Sakhon ended within minutes when Police Sergeant Major Sukit Kla Songkhram tackled a 28-year-old armed suspect. The thief, caught… Read More ›

Alcohol law shoots foreign tourism in foot for High Season with stiff fines for visitors drinking up at watering holes

Alcohol law shoots foreign tourism in foot for High Season with stiff fines for visitors drinking up at watering holes

November 10, 2025

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

Thailand’s new alcohol law backfires during high season as steep fines, unclear enforcement and embassy warnings scare foreign tourists, leaving hotels, bars, and restaurants struggling… Read More ›

Sex, drugs, business and work abuses linked to expats targeted this week by police raids on Koh Phangan

Sex, drugs, business and work abuses linked to expats targeted this week by police raids on Koh Phangan

November 10, 2025

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Sex, drugs, illegal work and visa overstays. Police raid foreign-run villas, tantric yoga classes and construction sites across Koh Phangan, arresting multiple nationals and seizing… Read More ›

British Chamber of Commerce calls for more urgency on free trade talks to boost trade and investment

British Chamber of Commerce calls for more urgency on free trade talks to boost trade and investment

November 9, 2025

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

British Chamber urges Thailand to fast-track a UK free trade deal as EU and US agreements advance, warning delays could disadvantage exporters and investors and… Read More ›

Scam centre volunteer fleeing Burma arrested in Mae Sot. Previously deported he had returned in August 

Scam centre volunteer fleeing Burma arrested in Mae Sot. Previously deported he had returned in August 

November 9, 2025

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Scam centre volunteer fleeing Burma arrested at Mae Sot Airport. Previously deported Kenyan Mbuvi Maxwell returned illegally in August to resume work with cross-border scammers.… Read More ›

UK man ends up behind bars in Ireland after being duped by Thai drug traffickers into smuggling pot 

UK man ends up behind bars in Ireland after being duped by Thai drug traffickers into smuggling pot 

November 9, 2025

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

A 23-year-old man from Coventry has been jailed in Dublin for three and a half years after smuggling nearly 25kg of cannabis from Thailand. James… Read More ›

Tense rescue of Russians from a jagged shoreline off a private island near Phuket carried out by Navy 

Tense rescue of Russians from a jagged shoreline off a private island near Phuket carried out by Navy 

November 9, 2025

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Royal Thai Navy conducts tense night rescue of four Russian tourists stranded on jagged cliffs of Maiton Island after their speedboat runs aground, bringing them… Read More ›

PM Anutin, Bhumjaithai Party and MotoGP event savaged in attack by former Justice Minister Thawee

PM Anutin, Bhumjaithai Party and MotoGP event savaged in attack by former Justice Minister Thawee

November 9, 2025

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Ex Justice Minister Thawee attacks PM Anutin, the Bhumjaithai Party, and Chidchob-linked MotoGP deal, citing ฿4 billion in state funding, rising costs, Buriram poverty, contested… Read More ›

Thais and a Nigerian arrested in ฿114 million romance scam online fraud ring in Chonburi and Bangkok

Thais and a Nigerian arrested in ฿114 million romance scam online fraud ring in Chonburi and Bangkok

November 8, 2025

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Thais and a Nigerian arrested in a ฿114 million online romance scam racket across Bangkok and Chonburi, with money sent to Nigeria. Only ฿2.5 million… Read More ›

Thai Girl 12 trafficked in June to Japan by mother for brothel work in Tokyo sought help from police to go home

Thai Girl 12 trafficked in June to Japan by mother for brothel work in Tokyo sought help from police to go home

November 8, 2025

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

Thailand was shocked as a 12-year-old girl trafficked by her mother to a Tokyo massage parlour in June was rescued by Japanese police. She is… Read More ›

Eye popping appointment of Ben Smith’s ex lawyer as an official at the Prime Minister’s Office defended

Eye popping appointment of Ben Smith’s ex lawyer as an official at the Prime Minister’s Office defended

November 8, 2025

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

Surprise appointment of Ben Smith’s ex-lawyer to PM’s Office raises speculation about Anutin’s coalition as corruption probes widen. Thamanat ally Thanadol Suwannarit defends his role… Read More ›

Israeli arrested at Phuket Airport after military grade ammunition is found in his luggage by airport staff

Israeli arrested at Phuket Airport after military grade ammunition is found in his luggage by airport staff

November 7, 2025

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

An Israeli tourist, 26, was arrested at Phuket Airport after security staff found 29 rounds of 5.56mm military-grade ammunition and a loaded magazine in his… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin recommits to deal with the People’s Party to bring about Constitutional change

Prime Minister Anutin recommits to deal with the People’s Party to bring about Constitutional change

November 7, 2025

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

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul retreats from his hardline stance, reaffirming his pact with the People’s Party to push constitutional reform, hold a national referendum and… Read More ›

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