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Cross-border corruption and money laundering between Thai and Cambodian labour officials probed

Cross-border corruption and money laundering between Thai and Cambodian labour officials probed

July 4, 2025

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

DSI busts massive foreign worker extortion ring in Bangkok. Raids over a potential ฿6 billion scam, secret payments to Cambodian officials, and suspected collusion within… Read More ›

Rescue services and life vests save Spanish family after boat capsized one nautical mile off Koh Samui

Rescue services and life vests save Spanish family after boat capsized one nautical mile off Koh Samui

July 3, 2025

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A Spanish family of four and their Thai boat driver were rescued after their long-tailed boat capsized in rough seas just one nautical mile off… Read More ›

People’s Party leader ‘Teng’ steps up with an offer, putting the country first to end any political deadlock

People’s Party leader ‘Teng’ steps up with an offer, putting the country first to end any political deadlock

July 3, 2025

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

People’s Party leader Teng demands a clear deal: support for a new PM only if a general election is held within six months and a… Read More ›

Bella May Culley tries to lie her way out of her Georgian hellhole prison by blaming Thai border guards

Bella May Culley tries to lie her way out of her Georgian hellhole prison by blaming Thai border guards

July 3, 2025

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

Brit teen Bella May Culley claims Thai cops forced her to smuggle drugs—but CCTV shows her calmly walking through Bangkok airport. Now jailed in Georgia,… Read More ›

Thaksin appears before Criminal Court in lèse-majesté case. Lawyer afterwards expresses optimism

Thaksin appears before Criminal Court in lèse-majesté case. Lawyer afterwards expresses optimism

July 2, 2025

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

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra faced lese-majeste charge as his daughter was suspended as PM. Thaksin arrived cheered on the street by supporters, and played his… Read More ›

Canadian nabbed at Suvarnabhumi Airport trying to smuggle 3kg of heroin hidden in women’s handbags 

Canadian nabbed at Suvarnabhumi Airport trying to smuggle 3kg of heroin hidden in women’s handbags 

July 2, 2025

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

Busted in Bangkok: Canadian man caught smuggling 3.2 kg of heroin hidden in women’s handbags at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. Arrested before boarding a flight to… Read More ›

James Bond Man with the Golden Gun museum fiasco in Phang-nga exposed by People’s Party MP on field trip

James Bond Man with the Golden Gun museum fiasco in Phang-nga exposed by People’s Party MP on field trip

July 1, 2025

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

James Bond Museum in Phang-nga cost ฿40M but closed after one day. MP Phakamon calls it a “complete failure” due to no staff, no marketing… Read More ›

With the economy sputtering, the top Thai team flies to the US to secure a favourable trade deal with Trump

With the economy sputtering, the top Thai team flies to the US to secure a favourable trade deal with Trump

July 1, 2025

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

Thailand’s top trade team flies to Washington for high-stakes talks with Trump as the economy stalls. With tariffs looming and time running out, officials race… Read More ›

Teng warns People’s Party to stay clear of rising anti-democratic sentiment as political crisis unfolds

Teng warns People’s Party to stay clear of rising anti-democratic sentiment as political crisis unfolds

June 30, 2025

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

Teng blasts PM Paetongtarn over leaked Hun Sen call, blaming her for fuelling crisis. He warns against coup talk as polls show surging People’s Party… Read More ›

Concern is mounting about the rhetoric at this Saturday’s Bangkok protest rally and escalation plans

Concern is mounting about the rhetoric at this Saturday’s Bangkok protest rally and escalation plans

June 30, 2025

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

Fiery protests at Bangkok’s Victory Monument escalate as leaders vow nonstop fight to topple PM Paetongtarn. Echoing tactics from past crises, fears of chaos rise.… Read More ›

Opinion shows Prime Minister Paetongtarn finished with the public. Huge support for the People’s Party

Opinion shows Prime Minister Paetongtarn finished with the public. Huge support for the People’s Party

June 29, 2025

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Public abandons PM Paetongtarn as shock NIDA poll shows People’s Party soaring to 46%. Pheu Thai collapses, military coup fears rise. With a decisive court… Read More ›

Security scare as 2 men arrested in tourist provinces near Phuket linked to non lethal explosive devices

Security scare as 2 men arrested in tourist provinces near Phuket linked to non lethal explosive devices

June 29, 2025

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Two men arrested in tourist provinces near Phuket after non-lethal explosive devices were found. Thai officials say Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga remain safe as… Read More ›

Bangkok protest passes off with no overnight camp. Meanwhile, the PM prepares for July 1st court date

Bangkok protest passes off with no overnight camp. Meanwhile, the PM prepares for July 1st court date

June 29, 2025

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

Bangkok protest draws 20,000 with no overnight camp. Speakers blast PM Paetongtarn amid growing unrest. Police keep peace as cabinet reshuffle seeks royal approval. All… Read More ›

Help me find my long-lost Thai mother. Desperate plea from 38-year-old Aussie searching for 20 years for a parent’s love

Help me find my long-lost Thai mother. Desperate plea from 38-year-old Aussie searching for 20 years for a parent’s love

June 28, 2025

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Desperate plea from 38-year-old Aussie man searching for his Thai mother lost since age 8. Taken to Australia after his parents split in Phuket, Jeffrey… Read More ›

Hun Sen’s mask falls. Speech on Friday clearly showed deliberate ill will to collapse Thailand’s democracy

Hun Sen’s mask falls. Speech on Friday clearly showed deliberate ill will to collapse Thailand’s democracy

June 27, 2025

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

Hun Sen’s blistering speech attacking Thailand’s leaders sparks fears of foreign meddling and a coup. Thai MPs and cybercrime chief warn his threats and fake… Read More ›

Irish man tapped on the shoulder by Immigration Police in Krabi. Large prosecution file awaits at home

Irish man tapped on the shoulder by Immigration Police in Krabi. Large prosecution file awaits at home

June 27, 2025

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

Irish fugitive Mr. Lee arrested in Krabi after 415-day overstay. Caught inside a cannabis shop, he faces extradition to Ireland for charges including assault, cocaine… Read More ›

Crazed Hun Sen threatens to expose Thaksin before Bangkok street protests as his evil empire is exposed

Crazed Hun Sen threatens to expose Thaksin before Bangkok street protests as his evil empire is exposed

June 26, 2025

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Crazed Hun Sen vows to expose Thaksin ahead of Bangkok protests as his criminal empire unravels. Cambodia’s strongman fuels Thailand’s border crisis with threats, scams… Read More ›

Crucial test for Prime Minister Paetongtarn on Saturday as the Yellow Shirts take to Bangkok’s streets

Crucial test for Prime Minister Paetongtarn on Saturday as the Yellow Shirts take to Bangkok’s streets

June 26, 2025

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

Bangkok braces for chaos as Yellow Shirts march against PM Paetongtarn. Leaked audio scandal, coalition cracks, and rising conservative fury fuel a protest that could… Read More ›

Prime Minister Paetongtarn’s casino plan may be the motive for Hun Sen’s betrayal of the Shinawatra clan

Prime Minister Paetongtarn’s casino plan may be the motive for Hun Sen’s betrayal of the Shinawatra clan

June 25, 2025

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

Hun Sen’s explosive audio leak may be revenge over Paetongtarn’s casino plans, threatening decades-old family ties and pushing Thailand toward chaos. With protests rising and… Read More ›

Thai Police arrest one of Europe’s most wanted in Hua Hin. Finn wanted in Norway for murder and drugs

Thai Police arrest one of Europe’s most wanted in Hua Hin. Finn wanted in Norway for murder and drugs

June 25, 2025

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

Thai police arrest 33-year-old Daniel Reio Karvonen, one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives, in a covert gym sting in Hua Hin. The Finnish national is… Read More ›

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