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Thaksin denied court permission to fly to Qatar where he had hoped to meet US President Donald Trump

Thaksin denied court permission to fly to Qatar where he had hoped to meet US President Donald Trump

May 8, 2025

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Thaksin Shinawatra was refused permission to fly to Qatar despite the Emir’s invitation. His lawyer said he hoped to meet Donald Trump there. The ex‑premier… Read More ›

US academic Paul Chambers is fighting Nareauan’s University decision to dismiss him on April 9th

US academic Paul Chambers is fighting Nareauan’s University decision to dismiss him on April 9th

May 8, 2025

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US academic Paul Chambers is challenging his dismissal from Naresuan University and the revocation of his visa after Thai prosecutors dropped royal defamation charges. His… Read More ›

Irishman beaten in brawl with Soi 6 hostesses taken in by Pattaya Police for questioning on Wednesday

Irishman beaten in brawl with Soi 6 hostesses taken in by Pattaya Police for questioning on Wednesday

May 8, 2025

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Irishman taken in after violent brawl with Soi 6 bar hostesses in Pattaya early Wednesday. The 29-year-old was found injured and bleeding. Police are reviewing… Read More ›

2 tourists from Brazil arrested with over ฿22 million in cocaine in secret compartment of their luggage

2 tourists from Brazil arrested with over ฿22 million in cocaine in secret compartment of their luggage

May 7, 2025

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Two Brazilian tourists were arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with ฿22 million worth of cocaine hidden in secret luggage compartments. The pair arrived via Paris from… Read More ›

Homeless elderly German dumped in Pattaya by his Thai wife sparks debate over Thai Foreigner marriage

Homeless elderly German dumped in Pattaya by his Thai wife sparks debate over Thai Foreigner marriage

May 7, 2025

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Homeless German man dumped by his Thai wife in Pattaya reignites fierce debate on Thai-foreigner marriages, age gaps and rising cross-cultural unions as officials step… Read More ›

CP boss says Thailand must engage US and become Southeast Asia’s top data centre with cheap energy 

CP boss says Thailand must engage US and become Southeast Asia’s top data centre with cheap energy 

May 6, 2025

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CP chief Suphachai Chearavanont calls for deeper US ties, small nuclear reactors, and legal casinos. He wants to see Thailand become Southeast Asia’s top data… Read More ›

Australian tourist flying in from Bali handcuffed after he came through Immigration for armed robbery

Australian tourist flying in from Bali handcuffed after he came through Immigration for armed robbery

May 6, 2025

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Australian tourist flying from Bali to Phuket arrested at Bangkok airport over armed robbery warrant issued just a day earlier. Thai biometric alert system flagged… Read More ›

Area of Laos opposite the Thai border in Chiang Rai erupts into armed conflict – 5 Lao soldiers dead in fierce fighting

Area of Laos opposite the Thai border in Chiang Rai erupts into armed conflict – 5 Lao soldiers dead in fierce fighting

May 5, 2025

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Rebel militias storm Lao army outposts opposite Chiang Rai, killing five soldiers and isolating villages. Thai forces step up patrols after stray bullets hit homes.… Read More ›

Out of control foreign driver in Phuket hunted down for arrest by police after Sunday motoring terror

Out of control foreign driver in Phuket hunted down for arrest by police after Sunday motoring terror

May 5, 2025

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Phuket police are hunting a white foreign driver who went on a road rage rampage, slapping a motorist, ramming a van then fleeing both scenes.… Read More ›

Arrivals with smartphones can still register before Immigration checks. Anutin calls for new Department

Arrivals with smartphones can still register before Immigration checks. Anutin calls for new Department

May 4, 2025

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Travellers urged to use smartphones to submit TDAC forms on arrival as the Immigration Bureau offers help at airports. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Anutin pushes for… Read More ›

Thai Public Health officials deny a further death in Mukdahan from anthrax. One person has died so far

Thai Public Health officials deny a further death in Mukdahan from anthrax. One person has died so far

May 4, 2025

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Thai officials deny rumours of more anthrax deaths in Mukdahan after confirming first fatal case in 30 years. One patient remains under watch as authorities… Read More ›

Army chief calls for fighting back after a day of terror in the South which saw 4 civilians murdered in Narathiwat

Army chief calls for fighting back after a day of terror in the South which saw 4 civilians murdered in Narathiwat

May 4, 2025

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Army chief orders top alert and urges unified fightback after insurgents kill four civilians in Narathiwat, including a 76-year-old woman and a 9-year-old girl, in… Read More ›

Industry Ministry task force hunts Chinese controlled recycling operations linked to collapsed tower

Industry Ministry task force hunts Chinese controlled recycling operations linked to collapsed tower

May 3, 2025

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Minister targets Chinese recycling firms linked to deadly tower collapse and toxic red dust racket. Officials probe overpayments, customs fraud and junta-era loopholes. Crackdown widens… Read More ›

UN ‘Happiness Index’ questioned as IPSOS poll says Thailand is the 7th happiest country in the World

UN ‘Happiness Index’ questioned as IPSOS poll says Thailand is the 7th happiest country in the World

May 3, 2025

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Thailand has been named the 7th happiest country in the world by Ipsos, with 79% of Thais saying they feel happy or very happy. The… Read More ›

Mad Mustafa from Belgium created chaos at a Pattaya 7/11 on Tuesday morning destroying bottles of wine

Mad Mustafa from Belgium created chaos at a Pattaya 7/11 on Tuesday morning destroying bottles of wine

May 2, 2025

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Mad Mustafa, 25, went berserk at a Pattaya Seven-Eleven at 4 a.m., pouring soda on himself and smashing at least 10 wine bottles. The viral… Read More ›

TM6 goes off well but officials and Tourism Minister warn of industry in ‘crisis.’ Blame foreign media

TM6 goes off well but officials and Tourism Minister warn of industry in ‘crisis.’ Blame foreign media

May 2, 2025

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TM6 rollout hailed a success as 90% of arrivals use the new online form, but top officials warn Thailand’s tourism is in crisis. Minister Surawong… Read More ›

Brit leaves hospital in Phuket. Family confronted with £10k a day hospital bill to treat him after crash

Brit leaves hospital in Phuket. Family confronted with £10k a day hospital bill to treat him after crash

May 1, 2025

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British chef Ricky Eury, 39, was left for dead after a horror crash in Phuket. With his travel insurance expired, his family faced a £10k-a-day… Read More ›

Horror smash as carefully driven Chinese car at traffic lights hit by a truck at speed. Lorry driver absconds

Horror smash as carefully driven Chinese car at traffic lights hit by a truck at speed. Lorry driver absconds

May 1, 2025

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Three Chinese tourists killed and one critically injured after a trailer truck smashed into a stationary car at a red light in Rayong. Vehicle dragged… Read More ›

Defence Minister: Attorney General expediting a ‘thorough’ review of the Paul Chambers case at all levels

Defence Minister: Attorney General expediting a ‘thorough’ review of the Paul Chambers case at all levels

April 30, 2025

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Thai officials are expediting a thorough review of Dr Paul Chambers’ prosecution, insisting it follows Thai law and is unrelated to US trade talks. Deputy… Read More ›

Prime Minister struggles to explain what is happening with US-Thai trade talks raising an ‘ASEAN’ plan 

Prime Minister struggles to explain what is happening with US-Thai trade talks raising an ‘ASEAN’ plan 

April 30, 2025

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Confusion grows as PM Paetongtarn avoids key questions on US–Thai trade talks, raises vague ASEAN plan and deflects on Thaksin’s claim linking talks to the… Read More ›

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