Politics
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 ›
Civil society groups launch move to push a public amendment option over fears of ‘blue regime’ charter
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
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, Politics, 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 ›
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
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
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 ›
Thailand may miss the AI boat over political brawls as a pioneering project becomes mired in controversy
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand is sleepwalking into an AI crisis, a leading academic warns. As fierce battles rage over the TH-AI Passport scheme, rivals are training millions in… Read More ›
Vexing questions regarding M16 rifles and 11 phone numbers being raised over attempted murder of MP
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A Navy rifle officially destroyed in 2020 allegedly resurfaced in a bid to kill an MP. Now Kamolsak Leewamae says hidden phone records, US-supplied weapons… Read More ›
Tax and welfare revolution as Thailand moves ahead with Negative Income Tax that expands reporting
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand is preparing a welfare revolution that could pay cash to millions instead of collecting taxes. A Pheu Thai-backed Negative Income Tax scheme promises up… Read More ›
Economy in deep trouble going forward due to lack of babies, shrinking workforce and elderly population
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s economic miracle is running out of people. A leading bank warns that a collapsing birth rate, a shrinking workforce and a rapidly ageing population… Read More ›
Thailand to knock harder on the door of UN climate change fund seeking funding for nationwide action
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand is racing to tap a 23.8 billion baht UN climate fund after Minister Suchart Chomklin secured Cabinet approval for a new climate agency and… Read More ›
Huai Khwang raid shows nominee shareholdings being used by Chinese infiltrating the economy
Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Chinese-linked firms are in Thailand’s crosshairs as PM Anutin’s nominee crackdown widens from tourist hotspots to the wider economy. Raids in Bangkok uncovered 53 high-risk… Read More ›
Thaksin faces his latest legal and financial hurdle with Revenue threat to bankrupt him over tax debt
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thaksin’s freedom may be restored but a 17.6 billion baht tax battle is far from over. Thailand’s Revenue Department is hunting assets at home and… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
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
Nong Angun case solved as police arrest two teenage relatives. Sister and uncle involved in her death
June 6, 2026
A week-long mystery that gripped Kanchanaburi ended in
Police chief visits Kanchanaburi where young girl’s death is probed. She may have been killed by a cobra
June 6, 2026
A missing seven-year-old girl found dead beneath a
Big shakeup in Thai foreign tourism as Minister joins the PM’s entourage to Vietnam in the coming days
June 5, 2026
Thailand is preparing one of its biggest tourism
Thailand closes its doors to dodgy foreigners and tourists who abuse their welcome through crime
June 5, 2026
Thailand has slammed the door on nearly 30,000
Trump is back with a new stick to force his American First agenda on Thailand. A Forced Labour tariff
June 5, 2026
Trump’s trade war is widening and Thailand is in
Uttaradit police believe personal matters led to the death of a highly respected councillor on Thursday
June 5, 2026
A respected Uttaradit council chief made a chilling
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