Politics
Digital Minister rejects Starlink’s plans to set up in the Kingdom. Decision contrasts with Vietnam’s stance
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Thailand blocks Starlink from entering its internet market over legal and security concerns, sharply contrasting Vietnam, potentially affecting US firms, while critics say the kingdom’s… Read More ›
Prime Minister savaged for damaging Thai US links by former Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vice Minister
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Former Vice Minister Rasme Chalichan criticises PM Anutin for reckless actions that halted US trade talks, repudiated Cambodia peace pact, dismissed tariffs and damaged Thailand’s… Read More ›
Thailand shocked as United States shelves trade talks after Prime Minister’s call with Trump on Friday
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Thailand in shock as United States abruptly halts trade talks after Prime Minister Anutin declares Cambodia peace deal dead following landmine blast that injured Thai… Read More ›
Malaysian PM trying to hold together Thai Cambodian peace pact repudiated this week by Anutin in Sisaket
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim works through the weekend to salvage the Thailand-Cambodia peace pact, scrapped by Thai PM Anutin after border blast, soldiers’ injuries and… Read More ›
Pressure is building on Thai officials as the Southeast Asian scam centre issue rises in Washington DC
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Pressure mounts on Thai PM Anutin as Southeast Asian scam centres targeting the U.S. draw Washington’s scrutiny, with Judge Jeanine Pirro joining FBI and Secret… Read More ›
Police groups seek to sue General Surachate Hakparn or Big Joke for defamation despite damning evidence
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Police groups move to sue General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn for defamation after he exposed police corruption, money trails and links to gambling networks, presenting… Read More ›
King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida warmly welcomed in Beijing by China’s President Xi Jinping
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King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida are warmly welcomed in Beijing by President Xi Jinping as their four-day state visit begins, marking the first by… Read More ›
Some relief for foreign tourists and hospitality sector but Thai nightlife to remain stunted by new law
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Thailand lifts 2 pm–5 pm alcohol ban, giving relief to tourists and hospitality, but nightlife remains stunted as late-night drinking and early-hour openings are still prohibited, with… Read More ›
Ex special branch cop lashes out after Bangkok arrest. Warns police top brass and politicians of chaos
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Ex-special branch cop Santhana Prayoonrat lashes out after Bangkok hotel arrest, warning top police and politicians of chaos, claiming knowledge of those with ties to… Read More ›
PM promises clarity on alcohol law but business sector says it’s not enough after this latest debacle
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PM promises clarity on alcohol law as Thailand’s tourism and hospitality sectors reel in chaos. Businesses demand repeal or non-enforcement after new rules spark confusion,… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Prime Minister savaged for damaging Thai US links by former Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vice Minister
November 16, 2025
Former Vice Minister Rasme Chalichan criticises PM
Thailand shocked as United States shelves trade talks after Prime Minister’s call with Trump on Friday
November 15, 2025
Thailand in shock as United States abruptly halts
Malaysian PM trying to hold together Thai Cambodian peace pact repudiated this week by Anutin in Sisaket
November 15, 2025
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim works through the weekend
Police groups seek to sue General Surachate Hakparn or Big Joke for defamation despite damning evidence
November 14, 2025
Police groups move to sue General Surachate “Big
Some relief for foreign tourists and hospitality sector but Thai nightlife to remain stunted by new law
November 14, 2025
Thailand lifts 2 pm–5 pm alcohol ban, giving
Cowardly bandit tops himself as shop owner responds with lethal force in cash hold up in Udon Thani
November 13, 2025
Cowardly bandit in Udon Thani pulls a 9mm on a gold
PM promises clarity on alcohol law but business sector says it’s not enough after this latest debacle
November 12, 2025
PM promises clarity on alcohol law as Thailand’s
Fear of renewed hostilities. Thailand scraps Trump’s peace deal with Cambodia. ‘Peace is over’ says PM
November 12, 2025
Thailand has scrapped the Trump-brokered peace deal
Indian stepfather arrested in Chaam for horrifically brutal murder of an 8 year old girl found on Sunday
November 11, 2025
Indian stepfather arrested in Cha-am for brutal murder
German criminal thug detected by the public on Koh Phangan for offensive behaviour. Wanted by Interpol
November 11, 2025
German fugitive from justice riding recklessly on Koh
Foreign tourists seriously injured as passenger tour bus slides out of control and overturns on highway
November 10, 2025
A tour bus carrying 38 foreign tourists overturned on
Superb policing leads to a bad day at the office on Sunday for gold shop robbing thug in Samut Sakhon
November 10, 2025
A gold shop robbery in Samut Sakhon ended within
Sex, drugs, business and work abuses linked to expats targeted this week by police raids on Koh Phangan
November 10, 2025
Sex, drugs, illegal work and visa overstays. Police
Scam centre volunteer fleeing Burma arrested in Mae Sot. Previously deported he had returned in August
November 9, 2025
Scam centre volunteer fleeing Burma arrested at Mae
Tense rescue of Russians from a jagged shoreline off a private island near Phuket carried out by Navy
November 9, 2025
Royal Thai Navy conducts tense night rescue of four
Thais and a Nigerian arrested in ฿114 million romance scam online fraud ring in Chonburi and Bangkok
November 8, 2025
Thais and a Nigerian arrested in a ฿114 million
Eye popping appointment of Ben Smith’s ex lawyer as an official at the Prime Minister’s Office defended
November 8, 2025
Surprise appointment of Ben Smith’s ex-lawyer to
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