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Bank of Thailand boss issues warning about private sector debt weighing down the Thai economy in 2026

Bank of Thailand boss issues warning about private sector debt weighing down the Thai economy in 2026

February 26, 2026

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

Thailand’s exports hit record highs and the baht strengthens, but a widening trade deficit, weak tourism and mounting household debt darken the outlook. Rates are… Read More ›

Minister confirm expanded enquiry into death of a soldier after a spoon was found in his remains

Minister confirm expanded enquiry into death of a soldier after a spoon was found in his remains

February 24, 2026

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

Mystery deepens over soldier’s custody death after a spoon was found in cremation ashes. Autopsy ruled heart failure, but the family questions the findings as… Read More ›

Top tycoon’s Gulf conglomerate increases its stake in Kasikorn Bank to over 10%. Warns about speculation

Top tycoon’s Gulf conglomerate increases its stake in Kasikorn Bank to over 10%. Warns about speculation

February 23, 2026

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

Thai billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi lifts Gulf’s stake in Kasikornbank to 10%, drawing Bank of Thailand scrutiny as markets rally. He calls the $1.5bn move routine… Read More ›

Police HQ orders Director of Songkhla police station removed to allow probe into February 11th rampage

Police HQ orders Director of Songkhla police station removed to allow probe into February 11th rampage

February 22, 2026

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

Police chief transfers station boss after teen gunman steals police submachine gun and storms Songkhla school, killing heroic principal. Suspect now in psychiatric care as… Read More ›

Cowardly soldier afraid to face up to his brutal acts against his girlfriend hangs himself in custody

Cowardly soldier afraid to face up to his brutal acts against his girlfriend hangs himself in custody

February 21, 2026

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

Former soldier accused of brutal assault and robbery of ex-girlfriend hangs himself in Min Buri Police Station cell hours after arrest on court warrant. Victim… Read More ›

Trump fires back with 10% tariff under a 1974 law after Supreme Court setback. Good news for Thailand

Trump fires back with 10% tariff under a 1974 law after Supreme Court setback. Good news for Thailand

February 21, 2026

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

US Supreme Court crushes Trump’s tariff blitz in 6–3 bombshell, scrapping a $175bn regime and rattling global markets. White House hits back with a 10%… Read More ›

Police believe UK fashion tycoon took his own life in Pattaya over legal cases and criminal prosecutions

Police believe UK fashion tycoon took his own life in Pattaya over legal cases and criminal prosecutions

February 21, 2026

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

ASOS co-founder Quentin Griffiths, 58, died after falling from a 17th-floor Pattaya balcony. Police say the room was locked from the inside. Ongoing Thai court… Read More ›

Wild gunman ‘L’ left in tears on Thursday after being denied bail by Pathum Thani Court after rampage

Wild gunman ‘L’ left in tears on Thursday after being denied bail by Pathum Thani Court after rampage

February 20, 2026

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

Bangkok school panic suspect denied bail: Pathum Thani gunman held after up to 40 schools shut, seven guns seized and father-in-law abducted. Manhunt ended in… Read More ›

Israeli drug dealing boss caught on Koh Phangan collecting his takings in a shoe sock left for punters

Israeli drug dealing boss caught on Koh Phangan collecting his takings in a shoe sock left for punters

February 20, 2026

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

ISRAELI BAR BOSS BUSTED IN 50M BAHT DRUG STING: Shai Alfasi, 42, ran a WhatsApp sock-swap network from Koh Phangan restaurant before undercover cops swooped,… Read More ›

Foreign Minister supports cancellation of the 60 day visa while Phuket wants to scrap property visa

Foreign Minister supports cancellation of the 60 day visa while Phuket wants to scrap property visa

February 19, 2026

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

Tourist arrivals plunge 7.5% as Thailand’s caretaker government moves to slash 60-day visas to 30. Phuket booms yet rebels against property-linked residency. The tourism industry… Read More ›

Man who closed schools in Pathum Thani after police found seven guns at home surrenders. Hug from Mom

Man who closed schools in Pathum Thani after police found seven guns at home surrenders. Hug from Mom

February 19, 2026

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

Gunman who sparked panic and forced up to 40 schools to close in Pathum Thani surrenders after a two-day manhunt. Noparat Jeento, 30, accused of… Read More ›

Poignant funeral in Chacheongsao sees bride sing to her fiancé five days before they were to be married

Poignant funeral in Chacheongsao sees bride sing to her fiancé five days before they were to be married

February 18, 2026

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

Bride sings in wedding dress at cremation of fiancé killed by roadside cable 10 days before ceremony. The groom, 36, died after a crash on… Read More ›

American dies in Bangkok suburb in violent brawl with three armed Burmese men in row over woman

American dies in Bangkok suburb in violent brawl with three armed Burmese men in row over woman

February 18, 2026

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

American tourist Cole Stein Heath, 55, butchered in Bangkok street clash over ex-lover. Four Myanmar men surrender after a scrap yard showdown. Victim found with… Read More ›

Chaiyaphum Police quiz girlfriend who saw boyfriend executed last Saturday night. Drugs links probed

Chaiyaphum Police quiz girlfriend who saw boyfriend executed last Saturday night. Drugs links probed

February 17, 2026

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

Valentine’s Day execution in Chanthaburi: 30-year-old man lured by mystery caller to roadside meeting and shot dead beside rubber plantation. Meth hidden in noodle packets… Read More ›

Passenger bus overturns on the way from Phuket to Yal. 10 seriously injured. Police saw what happened

Passenger bus overturns on the way from Phuket to Yal. 10 seriously injured. Police saw what happened

February 17, 2026

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

Double-decker horror in Trang as Phuket-bound tour bus carrying 52 overturns near school, injuring over 30. Driver, 52, loses leg after vehicle slides 80 metres… Read More ›

Raging fire ravages Koh Samui’s popular Fisherman’s Quarter. Extensive damage but no casualties reported

Raging fire ravages Koh Samui’s popular Fisherman’s Quarter. Extensive damage but no casualties reported

February 16, 2026

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

Inferno rips through Koh Samui’s Fisherman’s Village, gutting three shops and damaging a restaurant as tourists flee. Fire crews battle narrow lanes and live power… Read More ›

Randy foreign tourist hosed down by Cambodian hotel employee having sex under a spirit house on grounds

Randy foreign tourist hosed down by Cambodian hotel employee having sex under a spirit house on grounds

February 16, 2026

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

Pattaya hotel worker confronts a foreign couple having candlelit sex beside a shrine and is assaulted. Eartlier, two French tourists were deported in Phuket while… Read More ›

Tears of joy as elderly couple are reunited by Tourist Police in Korat after five hour separation ordeal

Tears of joy as elderly couple are reunited by Tourist Police in Korat after five hour separation ordeal

February 15, 2026

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

Tourist police in Korat staged a Valentine’s week reunion after an elderly couple were split for over five hours at Ya Mo Monument. Officers tracked… Read More ›

Poll could be voided if court cases underway succeed. Public however has faith in Election Commission

Poll could be voided if court cases underway succeed. Public however has faith in Election Commission

February 15, 2026

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

Thailand’s Election Commission faces mounting fraud claims, a 387,000 vote gap and barcode secrecy fears after the February 8 poll. Thousands of complaints filed, protests… Read More ›

Tensions rising between Bhumjaithai Party and Kla Tham as leading party wants the Agriculture Ministry

Tensions rising between Bhumjaithai Party and Kla Tham as leading party wants the Agriculture Ministry

February 14, 2026

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

Election bar code storm rages as PM rushes coalition past 250 seats. Kla Tham faces the axe in cabinet seats tussle. Agriculture Ministry at centre… Read More ›

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