Politics
Prachachart Party leader warns public finances face a deep crisis with falling tax income and more debt
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand faces a fiscal warning as Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong reveals a ฿138bn revenue gap, ฿754 billion in borrowing and ฿300 billion in unused loans,… Read More ›
Business lobby urges Anutin to improve climate for inward investment by axing old laws and red tape
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Business leaders urge PM Anutin Charnvirakul to slash red tape and fast-track legal reforms to unlock investment in seven key industries as economic pressures mount… Read More ›
Tourism levy now planned for the 3rd quarter of 2026 with insurance while World Cup deal remains elusive
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand moves towards a foreign tourist levy with a possible July launch and insurance cover, while the ฿1,000 outbound travel charge is shelved. Meanwhile, World… Read More ›
Civil society groups launch move to push a public amendment option over fears of ‘blue regime’ charter
Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s constitutional battle intensifies as activists launch a 50,000-signature campaign against Bhumjaithai-backed reform plans, warning of a “blue regime” and threatening a Vote No revolt… Read More ›
Simmering tensions on display during Anutin’s two day visit to Hanoi. Mixed messages from Cambodia
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Border tensions have erupted as Hun Sen threatens to reclaim disputed land by force, prompting PM Anutin’s warning from Hanoi. Cambodia denies troop mobilisation and… Read More ›
Thaksin free after electronic bracelet is removed. Plans to fly to Dubai to see Yingluck at end of June
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thaksin Shinawatra’s EM bracelet has been removed after court-backed royal pardon procedures, clearing him for overseas travel. The former PM is set to fly to… Read More ›
Facebook parent firm and other tech giants face a landmark lawsuit over online thefts and fraud losses
Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Investor loses ฿165 million after a Facebook advert, LINE group and App Store download. Now Meta, Apple, LINE-linked firms and banks face a landmark ฿230… Read More ›
Opposition and trade want answers from Minister as controversial Chinese steel firm is cleared to reopen
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Xin Ke Yuan Steel is back. The Chinese-owned firm linked to the collapsed OAG tower, 7,000 alleged fake tax invoices and hazardous waste stockpiles has… Read More ›
Election Commission to decide finally on 2024 Senate allegations after panel moved to clear all involved
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s disturbing Senate election scandal has reached a climax as the Election Commission weighs allegations against 229 people. Reserve senators accuse top officials of a… Read More ›
PM’s visit to Hanoi strikes a new message of closer ties and partnership between Thailand and Vietnam
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Hanoi for a high-stakes push to deepen Thailand-Vietnam ties, launching talks on trade, investment, parliamentary cooperation and regional diplomacy… Read More ›
Cannabis smuggling from Thailand to UK and Europe continues. UK Embassy officials meet police top brass
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand and Britain have launched a joint crackdown after 135 cannabis smugglers were caught at Thai airports in five months. Police uncovered repeat offenders, indirect… Read More ›
Time running out for the World Cup as Thailand still has no TV deal just days before kick off in Mexico
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Thailand faces a World Cup blackout just days before kick-off as talks with FIFA stall over a ฿1.3 billion rights fee. While Laos and most… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Tourism levy now planned for the 3rd quarter of 2026 with insurance while World Cup deal remains elusive
June 11, 2026
Thailand moves towards a foreign tourist levy with a
Israeli man arrested on arrival at Koh Samui Airport over nominee firm to buy property for holiday home
June 10, 2026
Israeli land suspect Eden Alisa was arrested at Samui
Man with a helmet busy taking out cash at an ATM led police on Monday to uncover a Chinese scam effort
June 10, 2026
Teen courier caught with ฿607,000 in cash and four
Finnish businessman jailed for 2.5 years by a Lapland court for the abuse of Thai berry pickers in 2022
June 10, 2026
Finnish berry boss jailed after a court found Thai
Jealous lover mows down girlfriend in road rage fit after she accepted a motorcyclist’s lift in a tiff
June 9, 2026
A Surin road crash has exploded into a murder probe
Facebook parent firm and other tech giants face a landmark lawsuit over online thefts and fraud losses
June 9, 2026
Investor loses ฿165 million after a Facebook advert,
Opposition and trade want answers from Minister as controversial Chinese steel firm is cleared to reopen
June 9, 2026
Xin Ke Yuan Steel is back. The Chinese-owned firm
Election Commission to decide finally on 2024 Senate allegations after panel moved to clear all involved
June 9, 2026
Thailand’s disturbing Senate election scandal
PM’s visit to Hanoi strikes a new message of closer ties and partnership between Thailand and Vietnam
June 8, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Hanoi
Time running out for the World Cup as Thailand still has no TV deal just days before kick off in Mexico
June 8, 2026
Thailand faces a World Cup blackout just days before
Thailand may miss the AI boat over political brawls as a pioneering project becomes mired in controversy
June 8, 2026
Thailand is sleepwalking into an AI crisis, a leading
Police probe death of German man living in Thailand found at home on Sunday. Note found with the body
June 8, 2026
German programmer Frank Wolk, 59, was found dead in a
Tax and welfare revolution as Thailand moves ahead with Negative Income Tax that expands reporting
June 7, 2026
Thailand is preparing a welfare revolution that could
Killer monkey left 6 year old boy with life threatening injuries on his chest and legs causing his death
June 7, 2026
Grandpa’s pet macaque turned killer in Nakhon Si
Japanese scam kingpin at the heart of a Cambodian scam centre empire arrested while hiding in Bangkok
June 7, 2026
Japanese scam kingpin accused of running a billion-yen
Motorbike suddenly erupts into flames in Pattaya. Lucky rider jumped off just seconds before it exploded
June 7, 2026
A woman made a desperate escape on a busy Pattaya road
Wife of a man convicted on drug charges makes serious allegations against police over seized property from raid
June 6, 2026
Bangkok police face explosive allegations after a
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