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US cancels envoys flight to Islamabad as it ramps up its rhetoric on the naval blockade of the Strait

US cancels envoys flight to Islamabad as it ramps up its rhetoric on the naval blockade of the Strait

April 26, 2026

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

Donald Trump cancels Islamabad envoy trip as the United States ramps up pressure on Iran, expands Hormuz blockade, and signals strikes while Tehran pushes a… Read More ›

US exports surge as Thailand posts a record month with a contraction of output to China and trade deficit

US exports surge as Thailand posts a record month with a contraction of output to China and trade deficit

April 25, 2026

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

Thailand exports hit record $35bn in March, powered by a 41.9% US surge as China slips. Growth extends 21 months, but imports jump faster, widening… Read More ›

Return of ring leader in MP assassination plot puts further pressure on Narathiwat police for answers

Return of ring leader in MP assassination plot puts further pressure on Narathiwat police for answers

April 24, 2026

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

All five suspects held in MP Kamolsak assassination plot as gunman Viroj arrested after Myanmar border handover. PM refuses to comment on mastermind as police… Read More ›

Minister to cancel all visa-on-arrival concessions for some 124 countries in major review and upheaval

Minister to cancel all visa-on-arrival concessions for some 124 countries in major review and upheaval

April 23, 2026

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

Thailand plans to end visa-free entry for 124 countries, signalling a tough new approach to foreign visitors amid falling tourist numbers and concerns over abuse.… Read More ›

Top Banks report muted profit growth in the first quarter of 2026 with top players losing ground sharply

Top Banks report muted profit growth in the first quarter of 2026 with top players losing ground sharply

April 23, 2026

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

Thai banks’ profits stall as margins shrink and risks rise. Top lenders post sharp drops, while war fears, rate cuts and weak income trends cloud… Read More ›

New One Year visa for condo owners and high end property renters confirmed in Phuket by Immigration

New One Year visa for condo owners and high end property renters confirmed in Phuket by Immigration

April 21, 2026

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

Phuket launches new property visa for foreign buyers and renters, but faces fierce backlash, political tension and enforcement fears as officials push to revive a… Read More ›

Thai government to steady the ship with a 500 billion loan decree as public finances come under pressure

Thai government to steady the ship with a 500 billion loan decree as public finances come under pressure

April 21, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand unveils tight 2027 budget as Anutin Charnvirakul caps growth at 0.2%, boosts defence and readies ฿500 billion borrowing amid Middle East war fallout, rising… Read More ›

PM said to be considering a petrol station curfew in Thailand. Fears it may dent consumer confidence

PM said to be considering a petrol station curfew in Thailand. Fears it may dent consumer confidence

April 20, 2026

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

Thailand weighs petrol curfew as Iran-United States tensions surge before ceasefire deadline. Oil supply fears rise, LPG demand doubles and economic risks deepen amid volatile… Read More ›

US Navy attacks, disables and boards Iranian cargo vessel as Middle East War threatens to erupt again

US Navy attacks, disables and boards Iranian cargo vessel as Middle East War threatens to erupt again

April 20, 2026

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

US Navy seizes Iranian ship in Gulf clash after blockade breach, drone retaliation follows as ceasefire nears collapse, oil surges 7.5% and Thai-linked shipping faces… Read More ›

Poll shows public jaded with politics. Technocratic office holders are viewed more positively by public

Poll shows public jaded with politics. Technocratic office holders are viewed more positively by public

April 20, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Anutin govt faces early pressure as new poll shows PM ranked 5th in cabinet approval. Technocrats Suphajee Suthumpun and Yotsanan Wongsawat lead ratings, highlighting weak… Read More ›

State oil firm has plan to stabilise oil prices even if war again breaks out between the United States and Iran

State oil firm has plan to stabilise oil prices even if war again breaks out between the United States and Iran

April 19, 2026

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

Hormuz erupts as Iran fires on ships as the US blockade tightens, sending oil markets into chaos. PTT Plc vows to secure a reliable supply.… Read More ›

Shrinking population trend has begun to impact the Thai economy. Country to be ‘super aged’ by 2036

Shrinking population trend has begun to impact the Thai economy. Country to be ‘super aged’ by 2036

April 18, 2026

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

Thailand faces record-low births, rising deaths and an ageing crisis as a People’s Party politician warns of a super-aged society by 2036. Calls grow for… Read More ›

Airlines begin axing flights as jet fuel supplies dwindle. Massive impact on the foreign tourism sector

Airlines begin axing flights as jet fuel supplies dwindle. Massive impact on the foreign tourism sector

April 18, 2026

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Thai Airways slashes May 2026 flights across Asia and Europe as jet fuel spikes and Middle East tensions drive costs, forcing airlines to cut routes,… Read More ›

Prachachart Party MP suggests another level to a plot to kill him. Passes secret information to the PM

Prachachart Party MP suggests another level to a plot to kill him. Passes secret information to the PM

April 18, 2026

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

MP Kamolsak hands PM secret evidence on assassination bid as key suspect flees. Four held even though the suspected mastermind is still unknown. Fears remain… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin apologises for  comments made by army commander in South to mend fences

Prime Minister Anutin apologises for  comments made by army commander in South to mend fences

April 18, 2026

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

PM Anutin rushes south as an assassination plot, army remarks, and an ISOC vehicle scandal spark a crisis. With arrests made, one suspect on the… Read More ›

Thailand faces inflation at 3.5% in 2026 as Anutin braces for growing unpopularity. Net Zero won’t help

Thailand faces inflation at 3.5% in 2026 as Anutin braces for growing unpopularity. Net Zero won’t help

April 17, 2026

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

Anutin Charnvirakul is blindsided by the US-Iran war as oil nears $100, inflation surges toward 3.5%, and foreign investors flee, exposing Thailand’s deep energy reliance… Read More ›

Fiery signal before visit of Prime Minister Anutin to southern provinces on Friday after attack on MP

Fiery signal before visit of Prime Minister Anutin to southern provinces on Friday after attack on MP

April 16, 2026

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Tyres burn in Tak Bai as PM Anutin heads south after MP shooting. Four arrested with military links. ISOC vehicle row deepens with the fugitive… Read More ›

IMF warns of slow growth as S&P express concern about Thailand’s banking system amid uncertainty

IMF warns of slow growth as S&P express concern about Thailand’s banking system amid uncertainty

April 15, 2026

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

Thailand faces mounting risks as US-Iran tensions disrupt oil flows. Banks brace for stress, rising debt levels, and slower growth. Despite surprisingly strong exports in… Read More ›

Southern army units robustly deny any involvement in attempted assassination of Prachachart Party MP

Southern army units robustly deny any involvement in attempted assassination of Prachachart Party MP

April 15, 2026

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Army denies role in MP shooting as ISOC vehicle link sparks outrage, multiple suspects arrested and alleged mastermind still on the run while investigators probe… Read More ›

6th Minister of Tourism and Sports in 3 years promises a tourist levy, a policy first proposed in 2015

6th Minister of Tourism and Sports in 3 years promises a tourist levy, a policy first proposed in 2015

April 15, 2026

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

Thailand pushes tourist tax again with insurance as arrivals fall and recovery stalls. New minister warns the rebound may take four years amid weak demand,… Read More ›

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