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British tourist left shocked after ‘Wild West’ amid rolling brawl among club hostesses and dancers

British tourist left shocked after ‘Wild West’ amid rolling brawl among club hostesses and dancers

November 21, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Riotous scenes as Thai nightlife workers let rip when tensions overflowed at a well-known Pattaya Go Go bar early on Sunday morning. Police are investigating… Read More ›

PM ‘worried’ over shock GDP data showing the economy stalling with only 2.5% growth projected

PM ‘worried’ over shock GDP data showing the economy stalling with only 2.5% growth projected

November 20, 2023

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

Move Forward’s Sirikanya Tansakul points to a sharp rise in consumption even with lower economic growth. The key problem is not private consumption or a… Read More ›

34-year-old Thai woman sought by police linked to Thursday’s hotel murder of a Taiwanese man 

34-year-old Thai woman sought by police linked to Thursday’s hotel murder of a Taiwanese man 

November 19, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The murky and brutal murder of a 48-year-old tourist reveals the deadly underbelly of crime and mobile cash in the twilight zone of Bangkok’s dangerous… Read More ›

Bangkok Police seek arrest of white Westerner linked to the hotel murder of a Taiwanese man

Bangkok Police seek arrest of white Westerner linked to the hotel murder of a Taiwanese man

November 18, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police are seeking to question a white Westerner who it is believed may have inflicted a brutal and fatal attack on a 48-year-old Taiwanese tourist… Read More ›

Police arrest callous loan sharks who murdered 45-year-old trader over ฿400 in missed payments

Police arrest callous loan sharks who murdered 45-year-old trader over ฿400 in missed payments

November 17, 2023

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

A 29-year-old couple murdered a small businessman over the price of a cheap cocktail using a .38 revolver purchased on Facebook. Appalling crime shocks Thailand… Read More ›

Airports move to drive traffic with self-service for outbound travellers from December 15th

Airports move to drive traffic with self-service for outbound travellers from December 15th

November 15, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

With foreign tourism income running at just over half the level seen in 2019, Thailand’s tourism industry is moving fast to attract more tourists and… Read More ›

Police Chief rebuffs reports of Chinese Police being deployed to Thailand to protect tourists

Police Chief rebuffs reports of Chinese Police being deployed to Thailand to protect tourists

November 14, 2023

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

The proposal to allow the presence of Chinese police in Thailand will open up a hornet’s nest for Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin if it is… Read More ›

China’s Embassy calls on Thai media to censor its coverage of Taiwan to protect relationships

China’s Embassy calls on Thai media to censor its coverage of Taiwan to protect relationships

November 12, 2023

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

Shocking and peremptory statement from Chinese officials in Bangkok appears to order the Thai media into line over Taiwan. The trigger was a respectful interview… Read More ›

Four policemen jailed for five years by Criminal Court over Taiwanese actress bribe at checkpoint

Four policemen jailed for five years by Criminal Court over Taiwanese actress bribe at checkpoint

November 9, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The court heard testimony that the Chinese actress and a friend were told they would face arrest and detention for up to three days because… Read More ›

Women’s shocking reports of subpar treatment at the hands of a plastic surgeon previously jailed 

Women’s shocking reports of subpar treatment at the hands of a plastic surgeon previously jailed 

November 7, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Bangkok and Thailand have become ‘world headquarters’ for economically priced cosmetic surgery as part of a broader medical tourism boom, which has been tainted in… Read More ›

Move Forward at war against Gender Inequality as two MPs are punished for sexual harassment

Move Forward at war against Gender Inequality as two MPs are punished for sexual harassment

November 5, 2023

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

The virulence with which the accusations of sexual harassment against the two MPs have been pursued serves as notice that for Move Forward, the Party’s… Read More ›

Economy is in troubled waters with fears for both exports and foreign tourism as 2023 winds down

Economy is in troubled waters with fears for both exports and foreign tourism as 2023 winds down

November 3, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand enters the countdown to the end of 2023 with an extremely troubled economy and gloomy outlook into 2024. Nothing can be taken for granted,… Read More ›

Violent death of American tourist in Phuket probed by local police after grim discovery at hotel

Violent death of American tourist in Phuket probed by local police after grim discovery at hotel

November 1, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The American citizen of Costa Rican heritage arrived at the end of August and had intended to stay at least until the end of November.… Read More ›

Srettha and top officials become more critical of Israel as Hamas uses Thai hostages as leverage in War

Srettha and top officials become more critical of Israel as Hamas uses Thai hostages as leverage in War

October 31, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nu-Kara flies to the Middle East for meetings in Egypt and Qatar. Qatar is currently the headquarters of the Hamas leader Ismail… Read More ›

Thailand faces an economic future of low growth despite Srettha’s plans because of a darker world

Thailand faces an economic future of low growth despite Srettha’s plans because of a darker world

October 29, 2023

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

Growth is likely to be similar to last year at 2.6% but only if the rebound in exports continues for the next few months, even… Read More ›

Deputy Interior Minister says cleaning house starts at home as he ordered son-in-law’s arrest

Deputy Interior Minister says cleaning house starts at home as he ordered son-in-law’s arrest

October 25, 2023

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

The minister, despite an initial delay because of urgent commitments, did eventually address the Administration Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday as planned.… Read More ›

Thailand brings in elephant patrols to protect tourists in Ayutthaya as visitor numbers fall

Thailand brings in elephant patrols to protect tourists in Ayutthaya as visitor numbers fall

October 24, 2023

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

Latest tourism security scare in the centre of Lopburi. A 26-year-old man was arrested on Saturday following an early morning handbag snatch targeting a UK… Read More ›

Thai hostages held by Hamas used to leverage influence over Israel as it prepares to invade Gaza

Thai hostages held by Hamas used to leverage influence over Israel as it prepares to invade Gaza

October 22, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Comments by the Iranian Ambassador in Bangkok demonstrate Hamas is using the 19 Thai hostages as leverage to halt the bombardment of the enclave. Ambassador… Read More ›

Kamnan Nok death penalty case leads to a national crackdown on all illegal activity and corruption 

Kamnan Nok death penalty case leads to a national crackdown on all illegal activity and corruption 

October 20, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Corruption crackdown is similar to efforts seen under President Xi Jinping in China, with 700 names being reviewed by the Ministry of the Interior with… Read More ›

Russians to get 90-day visa on arrival as tourist numbers wobble in October ahead of High Season

Russians to get 90-day visa on arrival as tourist numbers wobble in October ahead of High Season

October 18, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand has continued this year to be a popular choice for Russians seeking sun and relaxation away from the pressures of a country at war.… Read More ›