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Things have changed in politics but Thaksin still faces legal issues including a 17 billion baht tax debt

Things have changed in politics but Thaksin still faces legal issues including a 17 billion baht tax debt

June 2, 2026

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Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra faces a staggering ฿17 billion tax bill as ex-Democrat Watchara Petchthong vows monthly pressure on authorities. The Shin Corp dispute that… Read More ›

Ranger killed in heavy Narathiwat security operation. Extended battle between army and insurgents

Ranger killed in heavy Narathiwat security operation. Extended battle between army and insurgents

June 1, 2026

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Southern insurgents killed a 29-year-old ranger in a dawn gun battle during a Narathiwat raid, then escaped into dense forest. Blood trails, a day-long manhunt,… Read More ›

Trump counters Iran with tougher terms and a warning. Tehran now says it does not trust the US

Trump counters Iran with tougher terms and a warning. Tehran now says it does not trust the US

June 1, 2026

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Iran rejects Trump’s tougher proposal and says it does not trust the US, as Trump threatens renewed attacks, Rubio warns of “other methods” and Tehran’s… Read More ›

Former top Justice Ministry figure calls for  tough line against NACC official charged over road death

Former top Justice Ministry figure calls for  tough line against NACC official charged over road death

June 1, 2026

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Top Thai anti-corruption boss faces calls for dismissal over fatal drink-drive crash that killed rider in Nonthaburi, with 189mg alcohol reading, claims of post-crash promotion,… Read More ›

Bangkok Pride flags the Thai capital as a Gay Pride centre as Pheu Thai leader Yotsanun pledges support

Bangkok Pride flags the Thai capital as a Gay Pride centre as Pheu Thai leader Yotsanun pledges support

May 31, 2026

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Thailand’s bid to host World Pride 2030 took centre stage at Bangkok Pride 2026 as Deputy PM Yotsanun Wongsawat led Pheu Thai’s parade push on… Read More ›

Government to reopen Hua Hin to international flights as it pushes Thai Airways on more flights

Government to reopen Hua Hin to international flights as it pushes Thai Airways on more flights

May 31, 2026

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Thailand accelerates Hua Hin Airport upgrade into a regional tourism hub with runway expansion, safety upgrades, and CAAT certification push as officials prepare for direct… Read More ›

Short term and long term warnings lights for the ailing Thai economy as it ploughs through headwinds

Short term and long term warnings lights for the ailing Thai economy as it ploughs through headwinds

May 31, 2026

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Thailand’s slowdown deepens as exports, tourism and domestic demand weaken while imports surge, widening trade and current account deficits. Rising fiscal pressure and digital outflows… Read More ›

31 year old man dies in front of his wife in Buriram talking on a charging phone after lightning strike

31 year old man dies in front of his wife in Buriram talking on a charging phone after lightning strike

May 31, 2026

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Buriram man, 31, dies after lightning strike hits inside home during storm while using a charging phone. Wife and child witnessed the collapse. Devices showed… Read More ›

4 year manhunt for fraudster ends in Udon Thani with her arrest by the Highway Police over Swedish jobs

4 year manhunt for fraudster ends in Udon Thani with her arrest by the Highway Police over Swedish jobs

May 30, 2026

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A woman accused of luring more than 20 victims with promises of lucrative fruit-picking jobs in Sweden has been arrested after years on the run.… Read More ›

21 year old suspect arrested in Bangkok linked with recent Pattani bombing spree targeting fuel stations

21 year old suspect arrested in Bangkok linked with recent Pattani bombing spree targeting fuel stations

May 30, 2026

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Bangkok Central Railway Station arrest: 21-year-old Mr. Niusman detained in Pattani fuel station bombing probe linked to southern insurgency network. Police cite a lookout role,… Read More ›

Top official assaulted by delivery driver at funeral of deceased rider whom he collided with on road

Top official assaulted by delivery driver at funeral of deceased rider whom he collided with on road

May 30, 2026

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NACC director Jarong Kroemoh left with a split lip after funeral attack by a rider friend of the dead victim. Charged over crash killing Sornarin… Read More ›

NACC Director now confirms he was the driver after pickup collision that cost a delivery driver his life

NACC Director now confirms he was the driver after pickup collision that cost a delivery driver his life

May 29, 2026

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A top anti-corruption official has admitted driving the pickup that killed a delivery rider after earlier denials triggered controversy and driver-switch allegations. Now facing criminal… Read More ›

Political firestorm as parliament votes to withhold MP wanted by DSI police over organised crime probe

Political firestorm as parliament votes to withhold MP wanted by DSI police over organised crime probe

May 29, 2026

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

Parliament voted 308-126 to block a DSI move against Songkhla MP Chonnapat Naksua in a gambling probe linked to billions of baht. Rangsiman Rome blasted… Read More ›

Vietnam’s President visits King and Queen at Dusit Palace in Bangkok. Five decades of ties celebrated

Vietnam’s President visits King and Queen at Dusit Palace in Bangkok. Five decades of ties celebrated

May 29, 2026

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Thai King and Queen received Vietnamese leader To Lam at Dusit Palace, Bangkok, at 5:12 PM. The royal audience was the centrepiece of the official… Read More ›

Top Finance Ministry official says Thailand needs technology, investment and a leap in productivity

Top Finance Ministry official says Thailand needs technology, investment and a leap in productivity

May 29, 2026

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Thai finance official warns of simultaneous “economic waves” as output falls 0.36% in April, war-driven costs rise, and Thailand’s competitiveness weakens, while rising high-tech foreign… Read More ›

Corruption activist Atchariya faces a new defamation trial over cyber police bribery claims on National TV

Corruption activist Atchariya faces a new defamation trial over cyber police bribery claims on National TV

May 29, 2026

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Thailand’s Criminal Court accepted a defamation lawsuit against activist Achariya Ruangrattanapong over explosive claims that a senior cyber police commander took gambling bribes, as the… Read More ›

Police deny any Koh Samui taxi mafia but confirm 8 suspects are now being sought over cabbie’s murder

Police deny any Koh Samui taxi mafia but confirm 8 suspects are now being sought over cabbie’s murder

May 28, 2026

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Koh Samui’s bloody taxi war deepened Thursday as police linked eight suspects to the murder of driver Sikharin Phromcharoen. One man is in custody, and… Read More ›

People’s Party leader doubles down on ‘blue regime’ remarks but stresses it refers to political groups

People’s Party leader doubles down on ‘blue regime’ remarks but stresses it refers to political groups

May 28, 2026

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Nattapong Ruangpanyawut refuses to apologise over “blue regime” claims as Senate threats and legal warnings escalate. Prime Minister Anutin dismissed the allegations as just political… Read More ›

Parliament to decide on DSI request to quiz Songhla MP Chonnapat who police link to organised crime

Parliament to decide on DSI request to quiz Songhla MP Chonnapat who police link to organised crime

May 28, 2026

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Thai parliament faces explosive vote on MP Chonnapat Naksua as DSI seeks summons over alleged billion-baht gambling network. Organised crime claims, immunity rules and a… Read More ›

Health Minister is on hand at Suvarnabhumi Airport as Ebola quarantine, screening measures go live

Health Minister is on hand at Suvarnabhumi Airport as Ebola quarantine, screening measures go live

May 28, 2026

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Thailand has activated emergency Ebola controls at Suvarnabhumi Airport, ordering quarantine, isolation, and strict screening for arrivals from Congo and Uganda after WHO warned that… Read More ›

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