Foreigners

US man and Hungarian charged – the good life paid for by porn comes to a halt in Krabi as police knock on door

US man and Hungarian charged – the good life paid for by porn comes to a halt in Krabi as police knock on door

February 28, 2020

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

KRABI: Hotel staff became suspicious of the two guests because of the extended periods the love birds spent in their room and decided to check… Read More ›

MPs warned of an economic colony as opposition zeroed in on Thailand’s impaired relationship with China

MPs warned of an economic colony as opposition zeroed in on Thailand’s impaired relationship with China

February 28, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thai World:

BANGKOK: Criticism of Thailand’s relationship with China over the Mekong River was rebutted by the Foreign Affair Minister Don Pramudwinai who described the relationship between… Read More ›

70-year-old sailboat captain rescued at sea by the Thai navy off Phuket after engine failure 40 miles offshore

70-year-old sailboat captain rescued at sea by the Thai navy off Phuket after engine failure 40 miles offshore

February 27, 2020

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

PHUKET: Michael Turner told the press on Tuesday, after warmly thanking Vice Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengpaet of the Royal Thai Navy, that his first order of… Read More ›

Police monitoring a network of rolling pro-democracy flash mobs in schools and universities this week

Police monitoring a network of rolling pro-democracy flash mobs in schools and universities this week

February 27, 2020

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

BANGKOK: On Wednesday afternoon, students from schools and universities came together to protest for changes to the Thai constitution to allow for greater democracy following… Read More ›

Ministry officials scramble to undo the damage of potential virus super spreader who lied to doctors

Ministry officials scramble to undo the damage of potential virus super spreader who lied to doctors

February 26, 2020

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

BANGKOK: The Minister expressed his disapproval at the actions of a 65-year-old grandfather who lied to officials at a Bangkok medical centre on Sunday when… Read More ›

78-year-old UK man and his elderly Thai wife involved in early hours bloody knife tussle at Pattaya home

78-year-old UK man and his elderly Thai wife involved in early hours bloody knife tussle at Pattaya home

February 26, 2020

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

PATTAYA: Police are investigating the incident which saw them arrive at an apartment to find bloody scenes throughout. Officers took both marriage partners into custody.… Read More ›

Threat of recession looms on the impact of the Covid 19 virus even without a 3rd stage outbreak

Threat of recession looms on the impact of the Covid 19 virus even without a 3rd stage outbreak

February 25, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

BANGKOK: The news this week that exports had moved up by 3.35% before the outbreak of the coronavirus in China is positive. All now hinges… Read More ›

Popular UK soccer coach battles for his life in hospital after developing severe pneumonia in Pattaya

Popular UK soccer coach battles for his life in hospital after developing severe pneumonia in Pattaya

February 25, 2020

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

PATTAYA: Mark McKeown is the head coach with Planet Football in Pattaya where he has been involved in coaching and teaching football to underprivileged children… Read More ›

Police considering action against former Future Forward MP Pannika Wanich over startling claims

Police considering action against former Future Forward MP Pannika Wanich over startling claims

February 24, 2020

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

BANGKOK: The combative Ms Pannika gave a detailed account of her claims which were featured in online videos yesterday circulated on Twitter and Facebook in… Read More ›

Tourism minister predicts higher temperatures will help to bring an end to the coronavirus threat

Tourism minister predicts higher temperatures will help to bring an end to the coronavirus threat

February 23, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

PHATTHALUNG: As authorities in China, South Korea and Italy battle virulent outbreaks of the Convid 19 virus, China is faced with a thorny dilemma. Keep… Read More ›

US armed forces welcomed in Laem Chabang for Cobra exercises with Thai counterparts next week

US armed forces welcomed in Laem Chabang for Cobra exercises with Thai counterparts next week

February 23, 2020

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

CHONBURI: This is the 39th series of exercises between the militaries of the United States and Thailand and will see 4,500 American personnel deployed in… Read More ›

Murderer who stole not only a foreigner’s life but his wife is finally arrested by CSD police in Phrae

Murderer who stole not only a foreigner’s life but his wife is finally arrested by CSD police in Phrae

February 22, 2020

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A heartless and evil convicted murderer who shot a Dutchman in the back and bludgeoned his head with a concrete block at a Pattaya rubbish… Read More ›

Police commissioner issues regulation extending T28 visa exceptions to foreigners with visas

Police commissioner issues regulation extending T28 visa exceptions to foreigners with visas

February 21, 2020

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The new regulations make no mention of the controversial TM30 requirement which of course does not legally apply to foreigners at all. In September, the… Read More ›

Jetstar cuts flights to Thailand from Australia as economic impact of the deadly virus threat still up in the air

Jetstar cuts flights to Thailand from Australia as economic impact of the deadly virus threat still up in the air

February 20, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

This week, a leading travel industry insider revealed that cancellations from Japanese tour groups are running at 80% as the Chinese market is still effectively… Read More ›

Foreign couple stop on their way to their wedding to tend to an injured Krabi motorbike crash victim

Foreign couple stop on their way to their wedding to tend to an injured Krabi motorbike crash victim

February 19, 2020

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The couple appeared extremely proficient at handling the situation until the Krabi rescue team arrived not long after and then cooperated with them. The foreign… Read More ›

Thai minister proposes a central news agency to control news in emergencies and national crises

Thai minister proposes a central news agency to control news in emergencies and national crises

February 19, 2020

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

The suggestion comes as four more people have been arrested in Thailand for spreading fake news under Thailand’s draconian Computer Crime Act and authorities appear… Read More ›

Smart cars highlighted by the Immigration Bureau as it seeks out foreigners hiding from the law

Smart cars highlighted by the Immigration Bureau as it seeks out foreigners hiding from the law

February 18, 2020

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The three men including Mr Dan, the ‘hiding kangaroo’ were picked up of the streets by police in random checks and arrested by officers deploying… Read More ›

US auto giant GM is pulling out of Thailand to focus on more profitable markets. 1,500 jobs lost for now

US auto giant GM is pulling out of Thailand to focus on more profitable markets. 1,500 jobs lost for now

February 18, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A binding contract to sell the plant to Chinese car company Great Wall Motor Company has been signed which will see it take over the… Read More ›

Virus threat still acute with 35th infection in Thailand while China’s death toll ticks ever higher

Virus threat still acute with 35th infection in Thailand while China’s death toll ticks ever higher

February 17, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

WHO Directors calls for a balance between sounding the alarm and hysteria as investigators arrive in China. The White House last week indicated that it… Read More ›

UK teacher trying to raise cash to avoid jail in Thailand after a motorbike accident in Uttaradit

UK teacher trying to raise cash to avoid jail in Thailand after a motorbike accident in Uttaradit

February 15, 2020

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

54-year Clive Everall went to the funeral of the deceased man and hugged family members. Told by police that it was an accident and that… Read More ›