Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Baht at five-year high sparks warning from ex-PM as exporters, farmers and tourism feel the squeeze. Growth ticks up to 2.1% for 2026, but debt,… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Rangsiman Rome faces a ฿100 million defamation battle as the court sets 2027 evidentiary hearings, while AMLO freezes billions in scam-linked assets. He names Ben… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
ASOS co-founder Quentin Griffiths died in a 17th-floor Pattaya plunge as estranged wife denies any direct or indirect role. Police cite locked room, CCTV and legal… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Brit, 23, dies after Koh Samui birthday bike crash left him in a 19-day coma. Family raise £200k for treatment, say he died in mum’s… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s February 8 election spirals deeper into crisis: 387,396 vote gap, 324,000 ‘staggered’ ballots flagged, website data pulled, redesign row erupts and legal threats mount.… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand to hike airport departure tax 53% despite falling tourist numbers. Former Democrat deputy Samart slams the timing as arrivals drop 7.5%. Outbound fee jumps… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Northern Ireland cyber fraud suspect arrested in Bangkok after two years on the run, accused of scamming five-star hotels with forged credit cards and hacking… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Bhumjaithai seals a 300-seat majority and freezes Kla Tham out of government as cabinet posts are carved up. Opposition stands at 200, but uncertified election… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand moves to activate 2026 free trade deals while the crucial US tariff pact hangs in the balance amid threatened political turmoil. EFTA rollout set… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Russians flock to Nakhon Nayok temple for coffin-lying “practice death” ritual as monks chant funeral rites, sprinkle holy water and inscribe yantra for fortune after… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Ex-People’s Party candidate jailed 2 years 8 months for rape as Supreme Court overturns acquittals. Party faces dissolution petition, Constitutional Court threat against 44 figures… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Queen Suthida arrives in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics as Women’s Ice Hockey Ambassador, attending medal finals in Milan at the federation’s invitation. The… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Rampaging bull elephant Phet Uthai, 19, tramples his owner during a mating session in Buriram, leaving him with a ruptured lung, then goes on to… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand closes 2025 stronger than forecast with 2.4% growth as investment jumps and services rebound. Yet, early 2026 tourism slides 7.6%, election lawsuits threaten delays… Read More ›
Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Coalition tensions rise after the Feb 8 vote as Bhumjaithai locks in 281 seats. Kla Tham is sidelined, cabinet posts are haggled with Pheu Thai,… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Tourism officials in turmoil after a viral video shows an elderly shop owner accused of racist gestures towards a Chinese tourist. A row over a… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s February 8 election plunges into crisis as barcode ballot row explodes. Ombudsman orders probe, 209 academics raise alarm, senators sue, and court action looms.… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Senior Metropolitan Police officer “Captain Khaek” arrested by his own force over an alleged 800,000 baht marijuana dispensary robbery in Pathum Thani. Dismissed immediately, remanded… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Big Joke saga on the radar again, as lawyer sues four cops over revived Minnie gambling case that saw client jailed 84 days despite prior… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The Financial Times brands Thailand the “sick man of Asia” as debt nears 90%, growth lags at 2%, factories close, and tourism declines. Two Prime… Read More ›
Swedish man detained by Phuket police on Thursday after Aussie died from blow to the head Wednesday 
Bank of Thailand boss issues warning about private sector debt weighing down the Thai economy in 2026 
Minister confirm expanded enquiry into death of a soldier after a spoon was found in his remains 
Top tycoon’s Gulf conglomerate increases its stake in Kasikorn Bank to over 10%. Warns about speculation 
Police HQ orders Director of Songkhla police station removed to allow probe into February 11th rampage 
Cowardly soldier afraid to face up to his brutal acts against his girlfriend hangs himself in custody 
Trump fires back with 10% tariff under a 1974 law after Supreme Court setback. Good news for Thailand 
Police believe UK fashion tycoon took his own life in Pattaya over legal cases and criminal prosecutions 
Wild gunman ‘L’ left in tears on Thursday after being denied bail by Pathum Thani Court after rampage 
Israeli drug dealing boss caught on Koh Phangan collecting his takings in a shoe sock left for punters 
Foreign Minister supports cancellation of the 60 day visa while Phuket wants to scrap property visa 
Man who closed schools in Pathum Thani after police found seven guns at home surrenders. Hug from Mom 
Poignant funeral in Chacheongsao sees bride sing to her fiancé five days before they were to be married 
American dies in Bangkok suburb in violent brawl with three armed Burmese men in row over woman 
Chaiyaphum Police quiz girlfriend who saw boyfriend executed last Saturday night. Drugs links probed 
Passenger bus overturns on the way from Phuket to Yal. 10 seriously injured. Police saw what happened 
Raging fire ravages Koh Samui’s popular Fisherman’s Quarter. Extensive damage but no casualties reported 
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