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Constitutional Court rules in PM’s favour, says that there is no basis for his removal from office over home

Constitutional Court rules in PM’s favour, says that there is no basis for his removal from office over home

December 2, 2020

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Eagerly awaited court decision lifts the weight of doubt on the Prime Minister as the court finds that his army home is justified, appropriate and… Read More ›

Myanmar border on alert after shock local Covid positive test on Friday is linked to local smuggling trade

Myanmar border on alert after shock local Covid positive test on Friday is linked to local smuggling trade

November 30, 2020

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The Head of the Immigration Bureau, Lieutenant General Sompong Chingduan, has issued a call for immediate action on the border as, so far, over 320… Read More ›

King and Queen visit South to a rapturous salute from well-wishers in Trang and Phatthalung provinces

King and Queen visit South to a rapturous salute from well-wishers in Trang and Phatthalung provinces

November 29, 2020

Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The higher visibility of the Thai Monarch and his Queen has been a positive for the country in recent weeks and has helped buoy spirits… Read More ›

Drug police put retraction behind them to smash billion baht Myanmar drug operation in Bangkok raid

Drug police put retraction behind them to smash billion baht Myanmar drug operation in Bangkok raid

November 29, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

It is reported that the Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, Wichai Chaimongkol, has filed a complaint urging drug suppression police to… Read More ›

Thai officials say Iranian terrorists released and flown home was a routine bilateral prisoner exchange

Thai officials say Iranian terrorists released and flown home was a routine bilateral prisoner exchange

November 27, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The international media spotlight has turned on Thailand after diplomatic sources strongly indicated that the Australian woman, held in Iran on trumped-up espionage charges, was… Read More ›

Prime Minister rules out dialogue with the ‘mob’ who he accuses of threatening to disrupt Bangkok

Prime Minister rules out dialogue with the ‘mob’ who he accuses of threatening to disrupt Bangkok

November 25, 2020

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

General Prayut was at the Foreign Ministry where he met the United States -ASEAN Council. His comments come as police on Tuesday issued over a… Read More ›

Protest leader ‘Penguin’ warns of the ‘smell’ of a coup and urges followers to take to the streets if it happens

Protest leader ‘Penguin’ warns of the ‘smell’ of a coup and urges followers to take to the streets if it happens

November 23, 2020

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The dangerous clashes seen last week and the fizzling out of reconciliation efforts in parliament to bring the two sides together have left the kingdom… Read More ›

Anon calls for officials in government to defect as PM vows a hardline stance against all lawbreakers

Anon calls for officials in government to defect as PM vows a hardline stance against all lawbreakers

November 21, 2020

Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Charges brought against high school students 15-year-old Benamaporn ‘Ploy’ Nivas, and 17-year-old Lopnaphat ‘Min’ Wangsit highlight that this is an intergenerational struggle in Thailand between… Read More ›

Escalating danger and violence on the streets as protests turn uglier with 3 demands still pursued by activists

Escalating danger and violence on the streets as protests turn uglier with 3 demands still pursued by activists

November 18, 2020

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A monster rally at the Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok on Wednesday ended peacefully despite the outrage among participants at what transpired in parliament hours earlier… Read More ›

Alleged hitman in murder of Kiwi steroids dealer quizzed by Pattaya Police after his arrest 14 years later

Alleged hitman in murder of Kiwi steroids dealer quizzed by Pattaya Police after his arrest 14 years later

November 18, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The late arrest of a man, sought in connection with a murder over 14 years old, has left Pattaya police investigating the alleged role of… Read More ›

Tripadvisor American who smeared a local hotel was already a convicted criminal jailed in the United States

Tripadvisor American who smeared a local hotel was already a convicted criminal jailed in the United States

November 16, 2020

Crime, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

It is important to note that the hotel only reluctantly brought legal action against Barnes who, by his own admission, was not just leaving a… Read More ›

Thanathorn’s Progressive Movement’s play in the local elections facing sharp opposition

Thanathorn’s Progressive Movement’s play in the local elections facing sharp opposition

November 13, 2020

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A Royalist mob, this week, in Nakhon Si Thammarat, surrounded a hotel where he was reported as staying and attacked a car with tinted glass… Read More ›

Prayut condemns attack on Russian in Pattaya by irate protest leader after heckling at small rally turned sour

Prayut condemns attack on Russian in Pattaya by irate protest leader after heckling at small rally turned sour

November 12, 2020

Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

On a broader note, the premier again appealed to all sides to participate in parliamentary efforts to find a way out of the current political… Read More ›

Russian man assaulted by protest leader at Pattaya rally leaving his 10-year-old daughter hysterical

Russian man assaulted by protest leader at Pattaya rally leaving his 10-year-old daughter hysterical

November 9, 2020

Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The dangerous incident is yet another warning to foreigners to stay clear of all political protest activity in Thailand during what is an escalating and… Read More ›

Kindergarten teacher gets jail for beating and assaulting children at her class in Nonthaburi in September

Kindergarten teacher gets jail for beating and assaulting children at her class in Nonthaburi in September

November 7, 2020

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A further hearing is scheduled for December where parents of the children are seeking up to ฿5 million in compensation claims against the school whose… Read More ›

Thai minister defends ban on world adult site Pornhub as move sparks nationwide protests against the move

Thai minister defends ban on world adult site Pornhub as move sparks nationwide protests against the move

November 7, 2020

Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The move, this week, drew some praise even from anti-government activists but has alienated a large and probably silent contingent of the kingdom’s population, both… Read More ›

US heading into a constitutional crisis with baht surging against the dollar and worried expats as events unfold

US heading into a constitutional crisis with baht surging against the dollar and worried expats as events unfold

November 6, 2020

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Trump now seems resigned to a legal fight and has declared the election, which he appeared to be winning on Tuesday night, as ‘rigged’ through… Read More ›

25-year-old American killed during police siege after Pattaya crime spree with a stolen Glock 9mm handgun

25-year-old American killed during police siege after Pattaya crime spree with a stolen Glock 9mm handgun

November 3, 2020

Crime, Foreigners, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police have identified the man as Michael Giavasse. The incident began on Monday evening when he stole a 9mm Glock handgun from the Pattaya Shooting… Read More ›

Pornhub is shuttered in Thailand as Ministry blocks access online to its 10th largest market in the world

Pornhub is shuttered in Thailand as Ministry blocks access online to its 10th largest market in the world

November 2, 2020

Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The move follows a new policy directive issued to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society last week by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and… Read More ›

Shock poll shows the Thai public is suspicious of third parties behind the kingdom’s current political unrest

Shock poll shows the Thai public is suspicious of third parties behind the kingdom’s current political unrest

November 2, 2020

Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Dr Noppadol Kannikar of the firm Super Poll, in his commentary on the findings of a survey of public opinion in Thailand from the 20th… Read More ›