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Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police

Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police

June 28, 2023

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

Evidence in both cases speaks to the perpetrators experiencing a hallucinatory state and not being able to take responsibility for their actions. In the first… Read More ›

Bullman nearly captured by Interpol in Paris at the end of May and then extradited back to Thailand

Bullman nearly captured by Interpol in Paris at the end of May and then extradited back to Thailand

June 26, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Bullman is now living in Oslo and will not be deported back to Thailand but is expected to be charged concerning the death of UK… Read More ›

Police accused of bribery file complaint with the AG’s Office based on new 2022 anti-torture law

Police accused of bribery file complaint with the AG’s Office based on new 2022 anti-torture law

June 24, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Legal case against 10 senior police officers accused of extorting benefits and bribes from the owners of an illegal website appears to be proceeding as… Read More ›

New PM in July a turning point for the Thai economy in 2023 which could still see 4% GDP growth recorded

New PM in July a turning point for the Thai economy in 2023 which could still see 4% GDP growth recorded

June 21, 2023

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

The prospects of a speedier formation of a new government with parliament now convening on July 3rd holds out hope to the business sector that… Read More ›

Officers warned of a thin line between crime and policing as the force confronts website extortion case

Officers warned of a thin line between crime and policing as the force confronts website extortion case

June 19, 2023

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

The latest corruption scandal related to allegations made by the owners of a gambling website known as ‘Foxbet 168’ who say they already paid ฿85… Read More ›

Overstaying Belgian man shot himself in the head in Phuket on Tuesday, third suicide in 2 weeks

Overstaying Belgian man shot himself in the head in Phuket on Tuesday, third suicide in 2 weeks

June 17, 2023

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

Belgian was facing arrest and deportation from Thailand after having stayed in the kingdom for over 9o days beyond the expiry of his visa. Police… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest

Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest

June 15, 2023

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

Ex PM Thaksin says he wishes to return to be with his seven grandchildren while describing his current exile in Dubai as akin to a… Read More ›

Biggest criminal case in Thai history to be finalised, on Friday, against suspected serial killer Am Cyanide

Biggest criminal case in Thai history to be finalised, on Friday, against suspected serial killer Am Cyanide

June 12, 2023

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

It is thought the alleged female serial killer may be facing 80 or so criminal charges including additional counts of theft and forgery in addition… Read More ›

Hitman in attack on a Russian in Phuket arrested at the airport after making it easy for police

Hitman in attack on a Russian in Phuket arrested at the airport after making it easy for police

June 10, 2023

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

A quick response by Thai police on Wednesday and a mistake by a Kazakh hitman who attempted to murder a Russian national leaving him in… Read More ›

Dangerous political flux in the aftermath of the General Election is growing and poses a threat

Dangerous political flux in the aftermath of the General Election is growing and poses a threat

June 8, 2023

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

Weeks after the May 14th election a decisive result has been thrown into question with ‘roadblocks’ being erected in front of Mr Pita Limjaroenrat’s road… Read More ›

Fast acting luxury bus driver evacuated 15 Polish tourists before their coach was engulfed in flames

Fast acting luxury bus driver evacuated 15 Polish tourists before their coach was engulfed in flames

June 7, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Firefighters took twenty minutes to put out the flames which erupted just after the driver parked the bus on the busy expressway and opened the… Read More ›

Chinese invasion claim by Chuwit saying there are now 3 million new arrivals in tourist hotspots

Chinese invasion claim by Chuwit saying there are now 3 million new arrivals in tourist hotspots

June 5, 2023

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

On Monday, Chuwit clarified that not all the 3 million new Chinese residents arriving here to do business were either bad or grey actors. Many… Read More ›

Lawyers: Don’t deal with unhappy former owners in foreclosure sales after woman is gunned down

Lawyers: Don’t deal with unhappy former owners in foreclosure sales after woman is gunned down

June 3, 2023

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

Police this week only convinced the irate elderly man to surrender by promising him access to key media programmes to vent his point of view… Read More ›

Brit’s killer safe in Oslo and will not be extradited to Thailand with local police taking on the case

Brit’s killer safe in Oslo and will not be extradited to Thailand with local police taking on the case

June 2, 2023

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

A frail and ill Roger Bullman, after a nightmare of nearly four years on the run, is recovering in Oslo with his family while police… Read More ›

Thai Marijuana tycoons ponder mixed messaging from the Move Forward-led coalition on the drug

Thai Marijuana tycoons ponder mixed messaging from the Move Forward-led coalition on the drug

May 31, 2023

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

Move Forward deputy leader has given an assurance to operators licenced by authorities in respect of marijuana or cannabis that their businesses will not be… Read More ›

Suspected Canadian hired killer extradited back to Thailand to face trial for premeditated murder

Suspected Canadian hired killer extradited back to Thailand to face trial for premeditated murder

May 29, 2023

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

There appear to be no assurances, at least publicly known at this point, concerning the death penalty with the judge in Alberta at the end… Read More ›

Police task force wants criminal charges to be pursued against a former senator for child abuse

Police task force wants criminal charges to be pursued against a former senator for child abuse

May 28, 2023

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

Ex-Senator vigorously denies any wrongdoing claiming that he acted to protect the children in his care by keeping them from danger by disciplining them. He… Read More ›

Compromise mooted between Pheu Thai and Move Forward on House Speaker job before key meeting

Compromise mooted between Pheu Thai and Move Forward on House Speaker job before key meeting

May 27, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

This week’s deadlock has dismayed many insiders within both the Move Forward and Pheu Thai camps with rising speculation of an alternative coalition involving the… Read More ›

Killer of former bar girl in Pattaya claims he was attacked by the young woman with a glass shard

Killer of former bar girl in Pattaya claims he was attacked by the young woman with a glass shard

May 26, 2023

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

The woman’s decomposing body was found on May 20th last at an apartment complex on Soi Buakhao in the heart of Pattaya when residents complained… Read More ›

US turns down Thai request for advanced F35 fighter jets but offers less expensive F16s and F15s

US turns down Thai request for advanced F35 fighter jets but offers less expensive F16s and F15s

May 25, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The news comes with the US fighter jet in strong demand from US forces and key allies with only 920 aircraft built so far. The… Read More ›