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New boss at top Thai economic agency from October 1 at the same time as new Central Bank Governor

New boss at top Thai economic agency from October 1 at the same time as new Central Bank Governor

August 27, 2025

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Thailand faces a major economic shake-up as Ms. Onfa Vejjajiva takes charge of NESDC on October 1 alongside the new Bank of Thailand Governor, marking… Read More ›

AIDS/HIV temple at the centre of massive fraud and embezzlement as top monk disrobes and confesses

AIDS/HIV temple at the centre of massive fraud and embezzlement as top monk disrobes and confesses

August 27, 2025

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AIDS temple scandal explodes as famed monk Phra Alongkot disrobes and admits decades of massive fraud and embezzlement, siphoning billions in donations, shocking Thailand’s Buddhist… Read More ›

Bolt driver in Phuket arrested for sexually assaulting young South African teacher, a female passenger

Bolt driver in Phuket arrested for sexually assaulting young South African teacher, a female passenger

August 26, 2025

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A Bolt driver in Phuket has been arrested for sexually assaulting a 28-year-old South African teacher during a late-night ride, raising urgent questions about ride-hailing… Read More ›

Top Thammasat economist warns plan to import Sri Lankan migrant workers cannot replace Cambodians

Top Thammasat economist warns plan to import Sri Lankan migrant workers cannot replace Cambodians

August 26, 2025

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Top Thai economist warns government plan to import Sri Lankan labour cannot replace hundreds of thousands of fleeing Cambodians as border tensions spark shortages, halt… Read More ›

Thailand’s position recognised as Swedish Gripen Jets deal to be signed on Monday midday in Stockholm

Thailand’s position recognised as Swedish Gripen Jets deal to be signed on Monday midday in Stockholm

August 25, 2025

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Thailand to sign ฿19.5 billion Gripen jet deal with Sweden on Monday, boosting aeronautics, reinforcing defence and emphasising lawful self-defence while addressing Cambodia’s border mine… Read More ›

Prime Minister Paetongtarn faces her fate as she files closing argument and will be in court on Friday

Prime Minister Paetongtarn faces her fate as she files closing argument and will be in court on Friday

August 25, 2025

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The Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will submit her closing argument by Monday, firmly refuses to resign and will face the crucial Constitutional Court verdict this… Read More ›

Insurgency erupts again in South with bold and brazen attacks on security forces shielded by border

Insurgency erupts again in South with bold and brazen attacks on security forces shielded by border

August 24, 2025

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Southern Thailand erupts in violence as militants launch brazen, coordinated attacks on security forces in Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani, exploiting the Thai-Malaysian border to strike… Read More ›

Tragedy, heartache and real pain off Phuket’s idyllic beaches as more die and the Blue Dragon threatens

Tragedy, heartache and real pain off Phuket’s idyllic beaches as more die and the Blue Dragon threatens

August 24, 2025

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Phuket’s beaches erupt in tragedy as four tourists die in a week. Strong monsoon currents, absent lifeguards and the venomous Blue Dragon sea slug heighten… Read More ›

Thaksin’s lawyer warns appeal against the ex-PM’s acquittal on Friday must be based on significant points of law

Thaksin’s lawyer warns appeal against the ex-PM’s acquittal on Friday must be based on significant points of law

August 23, 2025

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Thaksin Shinawatra beams after acquittal on lèse-majesté charges. Lawyer warns any appeal must focus on points of law, stressing weak evidence, flawed witnesses and the… Read More ›

Printing money, allowing more liquidity and a cheaper baht may be the economic medicine Thailand needs

Printing money, allowing more liquidity and a cheaper baht may be the economic medicine Thailand needs

August 23, 2025

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Economy showed 3% growth in the first 6 months but faces falling tourism, weak exports and 13 months of shrinking bank lending. Economists urge printing… Read More ›

Thaksin acquitted of lèse-majesté by the Criminal Court in Bangkok. Outcome expected but still sweet 

Thaksin acquitted of lèse-majesté by the Criminal Court in Bangkok. Outcome expected but still sweet 

August 22, 2025

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Thaksin Shinawatra acquitted by Bangkok court of lèse-majesté and Computer Crimes Act charges from 2016, ending a decade-long legal battle and giving the former prime… Read More ›

Two more lives lost off Phuket’s treacherous coastline, prompting calls for increased safety awareness

Two more lives lost off Phuket’s treacherous coastline, prompting calls for increased safety awareness

August 22, 2025

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More people have died in Phuket’s treacherous waters within 24 hours, prompting urgent calls for lifeguards, warning signs, stronger safety measures and greater awareness as… Read More ›

Cambodia apologises for soldier on Tuesday who was ‘drunk’ when he interfered with ASEAN border visit

Cambodia apologises for soldier on Tuesday who was ‘drunk’ when he interfered with ASEAN border visit

August 21, 2025

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Drunk Cambodian soldier disrupts ASEAN border inspection, harasses Thai troops as shelling, landmine and civilian damage are exposed, forcing military apology while Thailand highlights ongoing… Read More ›

22 year old Brit who killed a Thai woman in Pattaya with his electric bike faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted

22 year old Brit who killed a Thai woman in Pattaya with his electric bike faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted

August 21, 2025

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British tourist Brandon Mills faces up to 10 years in Pattaya after killing a Thai woman on his electric bike. His reckless stunts sparked a… Read More ›

2nd Army chief warns Acting PM Cambodian regime cannot be trusted and that border must stay closed

2nd Army chief warns Acting PM Cambodian regime cannot be trusted and that border must stay closed

August 20, 2025

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Thailand’s 2nd Army chief warns Acting PM that Cambodian regime cannot be trusted, border must remain closed as Khmer troops found planting landmines. Thailand ramps… Read More ›

Cambodia caught red-handed telling lies about PMN-2 mines. Soldiers on video clips planting bomb traps

Cambodia caught red-handed telling lies about PMN-2 mines. Soldiers on video clips planting bomb traps

August 20, 2025

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Cambodia caught red-handed in lies. Shocking video shows soldiers planting deadly PMN-2 landmines along the Thai border, injuring soldiers and violating international law, as mobile… Read More ›

Thailand unveils Digital asset payment facility for tourists in test mode with big plans for the future of the system

Thailand unveils Digital asset payment facility for tourists in test mode with big plans for the future of the system

August 19, 2025

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Kingdom launches TouristDigiPay, a bold pilot letting foreign tourists convert digital assets into Thai baht in strict sandbox mode, with monthly limits, while officials say… Read More ›

Pheu Thai increasingly confident that PM Paetongtarn can survive her Constitutional Court survival test

Pheu Thai increasingly confident that PM Paetongtarn can survive her Constitutional Court survival test

August 19, 2025

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Pheu Thai grows confident Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra can survive the Constitutional Court challenge over her Hun Sen call, insisting it aimed to protect Thais,… Read More ›

Cambodians and scammers risk all to get back into Thailand across a closed and dangerous border

Cambodians and scammers risk all to get back into Thailand across a closed and dangerous border

August 18, 2025

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Desperate Cambodians and trafficked workers risk everything to cross Thailand’s closed border as hunger, poverty, collapsed casinos and illicit scam compounds spark a surge in… Read More ›

Brutal murder of beautiful young nurse by her malevolent uncle leads to death penalty calls in Trang

Brutal murder of beautiful young nurse by her malevolent uncle leads to death penalty calls in Trang

August 18, 2025

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Brutal murder shocks Trang as 44-year-old uncle beats 20-year-old nursing student niece to death at home, sparking public outrage, funeral mourning and calls from family… Read More ›

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