Politics

Time for government to tighten its belt as debt ceiling looms as public debt surges from the pre Covid era

Time for government to tighten its belt as debt ceiling looms as public debt surges from the pre Covid era

September 18, 2026

Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s debt races towards its 70% ceiling as chief economic planner Danucha Pichayanan demands 2–3 years of tight budgets. Debt servicing tops ฿400 billion yearly… Read More ›

Anutin urged officials to expel undesirable foreigners. On cemeteries, the PM urged them to die at home

Anutin urged officials to expel undesirable foreigners. On cemeteries, the PM urged them to die at home

September 18, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Anutin tells governors to use new deportation powers without hesitation as Thailand targets troublesome foreigners, illegal businesses, nominee firms and landholding while warning: “If you’re… Read More ›

Thailand prepares to impose a 30% tax on EVs built outside the kingdom in a move to boost its auto base

Thailand prepares to impose a 30% tax on EVs built outside the kingdom in a move to boost its auto base

September 18, 2026

Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand slams the brakes on cheap imported EVs with a proposed 30% tax, demanding foreign carmakers build locally as Chinese price wars squeeze its huge… Read More ›

Former minister in Anutin’s first government appears on Congress list for sanctions over scam industry

Former minister in Anutin’s first government appears on Congress list for sanctions over scam industry

September 17, 2026

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

Woraphak Thanyawong faces a US sanctions investigation after two powerful congressional chairmen name him among 28 scam-network targets. The former Anutin minister denies all links.… Read More ›

Thailand joins minimum tax regime aimed at large global corporations as it hooks into world networks

Thailand joins minimum tax regime aimed at large global corporations as it hooks into world networks

September 16, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand joins the global tax net with a 15% minimum levy on multinational giants, not expatriates. But overseas account sharing is already live as Bangkok… Read More ›

Thaksin seeks injunctive relief from Revenue efforts to collect 17 billion tax judgment in August 2025

Thaksin seeks injunctive relief from Revenue efforts to collect 17 billion tax judgment in August 2025

September 16, 2026

Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thaksin fights to halt Revenue seizures over a ฿17.629 billion Shin Corp tax debt, saying the state already took ฿46.37 billion. Officials are hunting assets… Read More ›

Probe into 11,000 firms linked to foreigners holding 85 billion baht in property to be complete by Sept 30th

Probe into 11,000 firms linked to foreigners holding 85 billion baht in property to be complete by Sept 30th

September 16, 2026

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

Thailand races to resolve 11,000 company probes by September 30 as ฿85 billion in land and assets come under scrutiny. Investigators are tracing property transfers,… Read More ›

Election Commission member derails PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s efforts to put senate scandal in the past

Election Commission member derails PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s efforts to put senate scandal in the past

September 16, 2026

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Sitthichot blows the Senate scandal open, revealing a 5–2 EC split over clearing Anutin and other political heavyweights. He cites voting lists, phone records, money… Read More ›

United Nations process begins with hearing in Singapore. Thai Foreign Minister took a bold, hard line

United Nations process begins with hearing in Singapore. Thai Foreign Minister took a bold, hard line

September 15, 2026

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand and Cambodia face off in Singapore over 26,000 sq km of Gulf waters and a potential $300 billion energy prize. Sihasak rejects Cambodia’s 1972… Read More ›

Four bodies removed Tuesday from a Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao in new crackdown on illegal burials

Four bodies removed Tuesday from a Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao in new crackdown on illegal burials

September 15, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

British and Israeli visa overstayers are among four bodies removed from an unlicensed Chachoengsao Jewish cemetery. Officials trace three Israeli deaths registered in Chonburi as… Read More ›

Election Commission exposed based on Monday’s sweeping decisions and judgments warns opposition

Election Commission exposed based on Monday’s sweeping decisions and judgments warns opposition

September 15, 2026

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

Election Commission commissioners face possible Section 157 action after sending only 77 Senate cases towards court, warn opposition figures. No political party officeholder was referred… Read More ›

PM Anutin accompanies King and Queen on a historic visit to Vietnam for three days hours before verdict

PM Anutin accompanies King and Queen on a historic visit to Vietnam for three days hours before verdict

September 14, 2026

Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

King and Queen begin historic Hanoi State Visit as Thailand and Vietnam mark 50 years of ties. Anutin joins the royal entourage as two economic… Read More ›

Election Commission creates more questions than answers as it refers 77 people to the Supreme Court

Election Commission creates more questions than answers as it refers 77 people to the Supreme Court

September 14, 2026

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

Senate scandal heads for court as EC targets 77 people, including 26 serving senators, but extraordinarily withholds every name. Anutin, Newin and other accused political… Read More ›

Thailand’s K-shaped economy sees a large number of people cut back on food and meals to make ends meet

Thailand’s K-shaped economy sees a large number of people cut back on food and meals to make ends meet

September 14, 2026

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

Billions pour into Thailand’s data centres and technology, but households are cutting food. Some 32.83% in a health survey eat less or skip meals as… Read More ›

Gauntlet thrown down to the Election Commission before it votes on explosive Senate collusion scandal cases

Gauntlet thrown down to the Election Commission before it votes on explosive Senate collusion scandal cases

September 14, 2026

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

Monday’s Senate showdown could open a new political battle if the Election Commission fails to refer all 229 cases. Parit threatens a parliamentary offensive while… Read More ›

Opinion poll shows public concern about Israeli misbehaviour in Thailand amid a febrile political mood

Opinion poll shows public concern about Israeli misbehaviour in Thailand amid a febrile political mood

September 14, 2026

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

Thailand faces a febrile week as anger over Israelis spreads from a NIDA poll to street protests. Sondhi targets foreign influence, Phuket cancels a Jewish… Read More ›

Ex Pheu Thai minister warns Commission members that soon they could be judged as crunch vote looms

Ex Pheu Thai minister warns Commission members that soon they could be judged as crunch vote looms

September 13, 2026

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

Khunying Sudarat warns EC commissioners they may one day face judgment as Monday’s ruling decides whether the Senate collusion case against 229 people, including 138… Read More ›

TH AI plan runs into problems and bottlenecks. New AIS deal offering cheap 29 baht per month internet

TH AI plan runs into problems and bottlenecks. New AIS deal offering cheap 29 baht per month internet

September 13, 2026

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

Thailand’s flagship ฿1.6 billion AI scheme hits 1.5 million users as scrutiny mounts and Phase Two loses ฿900 million. Chaichanok pushes ahead with wider AI… Read More ›

Prime Minister scrambles to get data centre sector back on track after energy and regulatory hiatus

Prime Minister scrambles to get data centre sector back on track after energy and regulatory hiatus

September 13, 2026

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

Thailand’s data centre boom hits a regulatory wall as Anutin orders new rules within a month. Some 166 projects face review while Bangkok weighs higher… Read More ›

Thailand hailed as a haven for retirees and digital nomads but officials breed doubt and uncertainty

Thailand hailed as a haven for retirees and digital nomads but officials breed doubt and uncertainty

September 12, 2026

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

Thailand ranks third for digital nomads and fourth for retirees, yet its welcome is getting tougher. Visa rules are tightening, property ownership structures face scrutiny,… Read More ›

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