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PM vote in disarray as Pheu Thai MPs vote to support Paetongtarn or Ung Ing for the top job instead

PM vote in disarray as Pheu Thai MPs vote to support Paetongtarn or Ung Ing for the top job instead

August 15, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Pheu Thai MPs throw support behind Paetongtarn for Prime Minister as Chaikasem’s nomination falters amid health concerns. The party now faces uncertainty heading into Friday’s… Read More ›

‘I am a man of integrity.’ Dismissed PM defends his honour as he is forced out of Government House

‘I am a man of integrity.’ Dismissed PM defends his honour as he is forced out of Government House

August 14, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin leaves office after the court’s stinging verdict over the unethical appointment of a disbarred lawyer. He defended his integrity but… Read More ›

China has become a bad news story for business investors who are shifting to ASEAN bloc countries

China has become a bad news story for business investors who are shifting to ASEAN bloc countries

August 14, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

China’s economic woes drive investors to ASEAN bloc countries, with Thailand struggling at under 3% growth until 2034. As Foreign Direct Investment shifts away from… Read More ›

Ex-Senator gives PM Srettha 50:50 odds on surviving this Wednesday. Not impressed with his defence

Ex-Senator gives PM Srettha 50:50 odds on surviving this Wednesday. Not impressed with his defence

August 12, 2024

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Ex-senator gives PM Srettha a 50:50 chance of surviving Wednesday’s court ruling, doubts legal defence. Coalition leaders insist there’s nothing to worry about. Nonetheless, a… Read More ›

Irish tourist questioned after fighting rampage in Pattaya knocked a police volunteer unconscious

Irish tourist questioned after fighting rampage in Pattaya knocked a police volunteer unconscious

August 12, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Irish tourist in violent Pattaya brawl injures Bolt driver, knocks volunteer police officer unconscious, and lands in hospital. Locals restrain the man before he is… Read More ›

Most business executives see GDP growth of less than 2% in 2024 as ministers meet without the PM

Most business executives see GDP growth of less than 2% in 2024 as ministers meet without the PM

August 11, 2024

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

Business leaders warn of economic turmoil as Thai ministers meet without the PM amid concerns over political instability and a Chinese import surge. Fears of… Read More ›

Mae Hong Son Police shocked as local confesses. Lighter used to heat a bomb placed in wife’s mouth

Mae Hong Son Police shocked as local confesses. Lighter used to heat a bomb placed in wife’s mouth

August 9, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Crazed husband confesses after horrific murder in Mae Hong Son, shocking police. He heated a bomb with a lighter after placing it in his wife’s… Read More ›

Thailand finds itself facing economic and political turmoil. Top economist warns of trouble ahead

Thailand finds itself facing economic and political turmoil. Top economist warns of trouble ahead

August 8, 2024

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

Thailand faces worsening economic and political turmoil. The Constitutional Court’s dissolution of the Move Forward Party and the potential removal of PM Srettha Thavisin could… Read More ›

Constitutional Court orders the Move Forward Party’s dissolution. Deemed hostile to the Monarchy

Constitutional Court orders the Move Forward Party’s dissolution. Deemed hostile to the Monarchy

August 7, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Constitutional Court dissolves the Move Forward Party for hostility towards the monarchy. Executive banned from politics including Mr Pita Limjaroenrat who is no longer an… Read More ›

State theft and modern slavery. Illegal Burmese junta orders migrant workers to pay up for permits abroad

State theft and modern slavery. Illegal Burmese junta orders migrant workers to pay up for permits abroad

August 6, 2024

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The illegal Burmese military junta exploits nationals in Thailand, demanding 25% of their wages be remitted to a specified bank in Yangon. With control over… Read More ›

View or Police Sergeant Major Kulwut Vitidsarn kindles joy on Monday night with Silver in Paris

View or Police Sergeant Major Kulwut Vitidsarn kindles joy on Monday night with Silver in Paris

August 6, 2024

Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The 23-year-old badminton ace brings joy to Thailand with a silver medal in the Paris Olympics. Despite presently only standing 54th in the medal table,… Read More ›

Inward immigration may ultimately be the only thing that can halt Thailand’s fated economic decline

Inward immigration may ultimately be the only thing that can halt Thailand’s fated economic decline

August 4, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s Economy could be set for a fall in GDP, not just low growth. Population Crisis threatens GDP as Digital Wallet Scheme is launched. A… Read More ›

The prospect of America’s first female President has just opened up three months before the November poll

The prospect of America’s first female President has just opened up three months before the November poll

August 3, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Shock exit of President Biden shakes the presidential election race. It has propelled Vice President Kamala Harris to lead with huge fundraising and dizzying poll… Read More ›

Pheu Thai MP warns lying critics of the Digital Wallet they may face prosecution after a fairly good start

Pheu Thai MP warns lying critics of the Digital Wallet they may face prosecution after a fairly good start

August 2, 2024

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

Pheu Thai MP warns critics of Digital Wallet may face prosecution if they are spreading false information. Successful start with 18.8M users registered on the… Read More ›

United Nations warns Terrorism in particular Islamic Terrorism is again on the rise in the World

United Nations warns Terrorism in particular Islamic Terrorism is again on the rise in the World

August 1, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

UN issues a grave warning: Islamic State (ISIS) resurges in Syria, recruits teens online for jihad. Global security is at risk as terror plots threaten… Read More ›

Thaksin denied permission by the Criminal Court to leave Thailand before his August 19th hearing

Thaksin denied permission by the Criminal Court to leave Thailand before his August 19th hearing

July 31, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thaksin denied permission to leave Thailand by the Criminal Court amid political turmoil and legal battles. The court ruled he is receiving necessary medical care… Read More ›

Former internet star and online gambling tycoon alleges he is being targeted at Bang Kwang Prison

Former internet star and online gambling tycoon alleges he is being targeted at Bang Kwang Prison

July 30, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Former internet idol and alleged gambling tycoon, Siapo Po-arnon, raises alarm over safety in Bang Kwang Prison. Lawyer to outline assassination attempts and outline rights… Read More ›

Apple’s Lampoonish vision of Thailand generates a backlash among offended commentators in Bangkok

Apple’s Lampoonish vision of Thailand generates a backlash among offended commentators in Bangkok

July 29, 2024

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Apple’s lampoonish vision of Thailand generates backlash among offended Bangkok commentators. The smartphone maker’s ad ruffles feathers in Bangkok, hitting too close to the bone… Read More ›

Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday in his quest to be reinstated after his April 18 contested sacking

Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday in his quest to be reinstated after his April 18 contested sacking

July 28, 2024

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

Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday as a police ethics committee reviews his contested April 18th sacking. The ruling will determine if he is… Read More ›

Thailand changes tack as EV revolution turns into a damp squib with warehouses full of unsold cars

Thailand changes tack as EV revolution turns into a damp squib with warehouses full of unsold cars

July 27, 2024

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

Thailand shifts focus from EVs to hybrids after unsold cars pile up. New tariff-free package for hybrid cars announced, requiring a ฿3 billion investment from… Read More ›

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