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No fatalities reported as tourist bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai crashes on dangerous mountainous bend

No fatalities reported as tourist bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai crashes on dangerous mountainous bend

September 5, 2025

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A tourist van from Bangkok smashed into a trailer truck on a deadly Chiang Mai mountain curve, leaving multiple people injured and one woman with… Read More ›

Has Thaksin flown the Thai coop for the second time? All will be revealed next Tuesday before the court

Has Thaksin flown the Thai coop for the second time? All will be revealed next Tuesday before the court

September 5, 2025

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Thaksin’s shock flight to Dubai sparks déjà vu panic across Thailand. Officially, it’s medical—but critics say exile 2.0. With a court date looming and his… Read More ›

Brit in Udon Thani heart sore after his beloved tricycle motorbike is stolen by early morning thieves

Brit in Udon Thani heart sore after his beloved tricycle motorbike is stolen by early morning thieves

September 4, 2025

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Heartbroken Brit pensioner, 81, pleads with Udon Thani police to recover his stolen Sky Lab tricycle motorcycle—his daily ride, pride and joy. CCTV shows two… Read More ›

People’s Party ready to elect Anutin Charnvirakul Prime Minister on Friday as election call is thwarted

People’s Party ready to elect Anutin Charnvirakul Prime Minister on Friday as election call is thwarted

September 4, 2025

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People’s Party set to elect Anutin Charnvirakul as PM Friday after the Privy Council blocked caretaker PM Phumtham’s last-ditch bid to dissolve parliament, leaving Pheu… Read More ›

Thailand falls deeper into the abyss of deep political crisis with two controversial decisions in minutes

Thailand falls deeper into the abyss of deep political crisis with two controversial decisions in minutes

September 3, 2025

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Thailand plunges deeper into crisis as People’s Party backs Anutin for PM under strict conditions, then caretaker government counters within minutes by seeking parliamentary dissolution,… Read More ›

Wednesday may be another red-letter day in Thai politics starting with the People’s Party’s call on PM

Wednesday may be another red-letter day in Thai politics starting with the People’s Party’s call on PM

September 3, 2025

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Red alert in Thai politics! The People’s Party is set to announce on Wednesday who it will back for Prime Minister in a high-stakes showdown… Read More ›

Underworld gambling den boss jailed for 14 years and 9 months after warning police he will die in prison

Underworld gambling den boss jailed for 14 years and 9 months after warning police he will die in prison

September 2, 2025

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Bangkok underworld boss Amnuay Kiatdonmuang, known as Pa Nui, jailed for 14 years and 9 months after fleeing eight warrants, warning police he may die… Read More ›

People’s Party meeting on Monday ended in chaos as it failed to decide on who it will support for PM 

People’s Party meeting on Monday ended in chaos as it failed to decide on who it will support for PM 

September 2, 2025

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People’s Party meeting ends in chaos, leaving 32nd Prime Ministerial vote in limbo. Pheu Thai blindsided it with a late formal approach. Bhumjaithai’s 283-vote claim… Read More ›

Commercial arms smuggler from Malaysia arrested in Songkhla with two American M4 rifles in his Kia car

Commercial arms smuggler from Malaysia arrested in Songkhla with two American M4 rifles in his Kia car

September 1, 2025

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A Malaysian arms smuggler was arrested in Songkhla with two M4 rifles and more than 400 rounds hidden in his Kia. Police say he is… Read More ›

Deputy Minister of the Interior and Democrat Party Secretary-general vows not to support Anutin as PM

Deputy Minister of the Interior and Democrat Party Secretary-general vows not to support Anutin as PM

September 1, 2025

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Democrat Party Secretary-General and Deputy Interior Minister Decha Isara vows never to support Bhumjaithai leader Anutin as PM, citing Senate collusion probes and saying the… Read More ›

Royal Thai Army moves to halt free for all illegality that has long plagued the Thai-Cambodian border

Royal Thai Army moves to halt free for all illegality that has long plagued the Thai-Cambodian border

August 31, 2025

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The Royal Thai Army is set to build a 10km wall along the Thai-Cambodian border to halt illegal crossings, block scam networks and smugglers and… Read More ›

Pheu Thai and the People’s Party to talk about an Orange Red alliance to elect Chaikasem Nitisiri as PM

Pheu Thai and the People’s Party to talk about an Orange Red alliance to elect Chaikasem Nitisiri as PM

August 31, 2025

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Pheu Thai and the People’s Party are negotiating an Orange-Red alliance to elect Chaikasem Nitisiri as Thailand’s next Prime Minister amid political turmoil and uncertainty… Read More ›

American teacher arrested in Suphan Buri for sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, a pupil in his class

American teacher arrested in Suphan Buri for sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, a pupil in his class

August 30, 2025

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American teacher arrested in Thailand for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old student in his classroom. Visa revoked, police confirm CCTV evidence, suspect denies charges, investigation expands… Read More ›

Anutin plays his hand for the Premiership, but only one thing is sure. Thailand is in a political crisis

Anutin plays his hand for the Premiership, but only one thing is sure. Thailand is in a political crisis

August 30, 2025

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Anutin Charnvirakul flipped from denying ambition to launching a high-stakes coalition bid, mobilising Bhumjaithai, courting key parties and counting on Pheu Thai defections as Thailand… Read More ›

Acting PM Phumtham storms from critical Police Commission meeting over promotions controversy

Acting PM Phumtham storms from critical Police Commission meeting over promotions controversy

August 29, 2025

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Acting PM Phumtham storms out of a key Royal Thai Police Commission meeting as a fierce promotion dispute erupts, with Charoonkiat accusing shadow factions of… Read More ›

Pichai and Pheu Thai plan a seismic shift in Thailand’s economy, one that directly impacts foreign expat residents

Pichai and Pheu Thai plan a seismic shift in Thailand’s economy, one that directly impacts foreign expat residents

August 29, 2025

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Thailand unveils sweeping economic reforms, including negative income tax, VAT changes and new foreign income rules to fight inequality, boost investment, modernise taxation and reshape… Read More ›

Lifeguards end up fighting for their own on Nai Harn Beach this Monday after Kuwaiti tourists saw red

Lifeguards end up fighting for their own on Nai Harn Beach this Monday after Kuwaiti tourists saw red

August 28, 2025

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Lifeguards were violently attacked at Nai Harn Beach by Kuwaiti tourists who ignored red flags, chasing, beating and spitting on them, sparking nationwide outrage, an… Read More ›

Sixth Thai soldier loses foot from new mine planted by Cambodia. Army commanders planning a response

Sixth Thai soldier loses foot from new mine planted by Cambodia. Army commanders planning a response

August 28, 2025

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A Thai soldier lost his foot to a newly planted Cambodian landmine near Surin on Wednesday, prompting army commanders to plan a serious, potentially escalatory… Read More ›

New boss at top Thai economic agency from October 1 at the same time as new Central Bank Governor

New boss at top Thai economic agency from October 1 at the same time as new Central Bank Governor

August 27, 2025

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Thailand faces a major economic shake-up as Ms. Onfa Vejjajiva takes charge of NESDC on October 1 alongside the new Bank of Thailand Governor, marking… Read More ›

AIDS/HIV temple at the centre of massive fraud and embezzlement as top monk disrobes and confesses

AIDS/HIV temple at the centre of massive fraud and embezzlement as top monk disrobes and confesses

August 27, 2025

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AIDS temple scandal explodes as famed monk Phra Alongkot disrobes and admits decades of massive fraud and embezzlement, siphoning billions in donations, shocking Thailand’s Buddhist… Read More ›

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