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Royal Thai Police tightens security for diplomatic missions in Bangkok linked to US Iran war in the Gulf

Royal Thai Police tightens security for diplomatic missions in Bangkok linked to US Iran war in the Gulf

March 4, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Police upgrade security for the US, Israeli and Iranian embassies after Operation Epic Fury and raging hostilities in the Gulf. Nationwide alert as fears grow… Read More ›

Elite police agency obtains arrest warrants for Ben Smith and wife as searches get underway in Bangkok

Elite police agency obtains arrest warrants for Ben Smith and wife as searches get underway in Bangkok

March 3, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thai cops now hunt fugitive South African financier “Ben Smith” over ฿1bn fraud as six raids hit Bangkok. Warrants issued, 13 items seized, and ฿13bn… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin urges calm as real fears grow over a volatile and dangerous war in the Middle East

Prime Minister Anutin urges calm as real fears grow over a volatile and dangerous war in the Middle East

March 3, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Middle East war escalates as the US signals possible ground troops in Iran and Israeli units operate in Tehran. Strait of Hormuz effectively shuts, oil… Read More ›

Visa waivers, discounted hotel stays and 2,000 baht a person per day for stranded tourists announced over Iran war

Visa waivers, discounted hotel stays and 2,000 baht a person per day for stranded tourists announced over Iran war

March 3, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

WAR SHOCKWAVES HIT THAILAND: Iran–US clash grounds flights at four airports, strands tourists, sparks ฿2,000 daily aid and visa relief as Dubai routes stall and… Read More ›

Money laundering moves in cases linked to Cambodia including cases tied to Ben Smith and Chen Zhi

Money laundering moves in cases linked to Cambodia including cases tied to Ben Smith and Chen Zhi

March 2, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Bangkok’s Civil Court freezes ฿13.074bn in four explosive scam and fraud cases, including a massive ฿12.123bn seizure in the Tangthai or Yim Leak file. AMLO… Read More ›

US fighting for regime change in Tehran as the Middle East conflict throws airline industry into chaos

US fighting for regime change in Tehran as the Middle East conflict throws airline industry into chaos

March 2, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Middle East war triggers mass airspace closures, flight chaos and 32 cancellations to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Major hubs shut, passengers stranded, casualties reported and governments issue… Read More ›

Thailand faces Middle East instability as Khamanei is killed and US Israeli forces push regime change

Thailand faces Middle East instability as Khamanei is killed and US Israeli forces push regime change

March 1, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

US-Israel blitz kills Iran’s Supreme Leader, sparks revenge threats and street chaos. Flights axed, gold surges and Thailand scrambles to shield oil and tourist markets… Read More ›

PM offers support to 23rd Thai soldier maimed by ananti personnel mine on the Cambodian border

PM offers support to 23rd Thai soldier maimed by ananti personnel mine on the Cambodian border

February 28, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thai soldier loses leg in Surin landmine blast near Cambodian border as tensions simmer. PM Anutin orders full support, cites buried devices after heavy rains,… Read More ›

Major war breaks out between United States and Iran causing chaos for air travel to Thailand at this time

Major war breaks out between United States and Iran causing chaos for air travel to Thailand at this time

February 28, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

US and Israel launch major strikes on Iran, triggering missile retaliation across the Gulf, mass airspace closures and 9,600 flight delays worldwide. Oil routes through… Read More ›

Ex Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin calls for more robust moves to tamp down the baht at a 5 year high

Ex Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin calls for more robust moves to tamp down the baht at a 5 year high

February 28, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Baht at five-year high sparks warning from ex-PM as exporters, farmers and tourism feel the squeeze. Growth ticks up to 2.1% for 2026, but debt,… Read More ›

Rangsiman Rome defamation case deferred until May 2027. Criticism of scam case prosecutions by police

Rangsiman Rome defamation case deferred until May 2027. Criticism of scam case prosecutions by police

February 26, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Rangsiman Rome faces a ฿100 million defamation battle as the court sets 2027 evidentiary hearings, while AMLO freezes billions in scam-linked assets. He names Ben… Read More ›

Former Justice Minister urges Election agency to act swiftly or risk February 8th poll being seen as fraud

Former Justice Minister urges Election agency to act swiftly or risk February 8th poll being seen as fraud

February 22, 2026

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

Thailand’s February 8 election spirals deeper into crisis: 387,396 vote gap, 324,000 ‘staggered’ ballots flagged, website data pulled, redesign row erupts and legal threats mount.… Read More ›

Sharp criticism for sky high passenger service fees to be imposed by Thai airports in June on departures

Sharp criticism for sky high passenger service fees to be imposed by Thai airports in June on departures

February 22, 2026

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

Thailand to hike airport departure tax 53% despite falling tourist numbers. Former Democrat deputy Samart slams the timing as arrivals drop 7.5%. Outbound fee jumps… Read More ›

Trump fires back with 10% tariff under a 1974 law after Supreme Court setback. Good news for Thailand

Trump fires back with 10% tariff under a 1974 law after Supreme Court setback. Good news for Thailand

February 21, 2026

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

US Supreme Court crushes Trump’s tariff blitz in 6–3 bombshell, scrapping a $175bn regime and rattling global markets. White House hits back with a 10%… Read More ›

Kla Tham leader warns of ‘nightmares’ for political enemies as his party is excluded from new cabinet

Kla Tham leader warns of ‘nightmares’ for political enemies as his party is excluded from new cabinet

February 21, 2026

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

Bhumjaithai seals a 300-seat majority and freezes Kla Tham out of government as cabinet posts are carved up. Opposition stands at 200, but uncertified election… Read More ›

Commerce Minister says US Thai trade pact will be finalised in July. Business wants it done and dusted

Commerce Minister says US Thai trade pact will be finalised in July. Business wants it done and dusted

February 20, 2026

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

Thailand moves to activate 2026 free trade deals while the crucial US tariff pact hangs in the balance amid threatened political turmoil. EFTA rollout set… Read More ›

Underfire People’s Party battles Election Commission over February 8 poll as it suffers blow after blow

Underfire People’s Party battles Election Commission over February 8 poll as it suffers blow after blow

February 19, 2026

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

Ex-People’s Party candidate jailed 2 years 8 months for rape as Supreme Court overturns acquittals. Party faces dissolution petition, Constitutional Court threat against 44 figures… Read More ›

Foreign Minister supports cancellation of the 60 day visa while Phuket wants to scrap property visa

Foreign Minister supports cancellation of the 60 day visa while Phuket wants to scrap property visa

February 19, 2026

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Tourist arrivals plunge 7.5% as Thailand’s caretaker government moves to slash 60-day visas to 30. Phuket booms yet rebels against property-linked residency. The tourism industry… Read More ›

The battle for 2026’s economy has begun. Thailand needs political stability and more foreign tourists

The battle for 2026’s economy has begun. Thailand needs political stability and more foreign tourists

February 18, 2026

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

Thailand closes 2025 stronger than forecast with 2.4% growth as investment jumps and services rebound. Yet, early 2026 tourism slides 7.6%, election lawsuits threaten delays… Read More ›

Kla Tham and Thamanat fear being left out in the cold. Deputy PM warns the election is not yet certified

Kla Tham and Thamanat fear being left out in the cold. Deputy PM warns the election is not yet certified

February 17, 2026

Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Coalition tensions rise after the Feb 8 vote as Bhumjaithai locks in 281 seats. Kla Tham is sidelined, cabinet posts are haggled with Pheu Thai,… Read More ›

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