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Anutin thanks Constitutional Court for upholding government’s 400 billion baht borrowing decree

Anutin thanks Constitutional Court for upholding government’s 400 billion baht borrowing decree

July 9, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

An opposition bid to derail the government’s ฿400 billion emergency borrowing has collapsed after the Constitutional Court upheld the decree, allowing ministers to press ahead… Read More ›

Cannabis free from all descending into chaos at Thai airports with thousands of holiday makers arrested

Cannabis free from all descending into chaos at Thai airports with thousands of holiday makers arrested

July 9, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s cannabis policy is under fresh scrutiny after gangs turned holidaymakers into drug couriers, with thousands intercepted at Thai airports, two Phuket arrests in 24… Read More ›

Tourism levy rejected by airline industry for a second time as not feasible and an impediment to growth

Tourism levy rejected by airline industry for a second time as not feasible and an impediment to growth

July 9, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

A plan to charge foreign tourists up to ฿500 has hit fresh turbulence after airlines refused to collect the levy, reigniting a years-long dispute that… Read More ›

Finance Minister orders urgent probe into confusion about stock market share transfers and reporting

Finance Minister orders urgent probe into confusion about stock market share transfers and reporting

July 9, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

A mystery investor’s reported stakes in six leading Thai companies have thrown the stock market into turmoil, with regulators investigating filings that conflict with official… Read More ›

Bangkok protest anger over northern rivers poisoned by Chinese-backed firms near the Thai border erupts

Bangkok protest anger over northern rivers poisoned by Chinese-backed firms near the Thai border erupts

July 9, 2026

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Protests spread from Chiang Mai to Bangkok as campaigners blame Chinese-backed mining in Myanmar for poisoning northern rivers, with Beijing responding, MPs demanding action and… Read More ›

Smuggled cannabis exports activity grows rapidly with thousands of tourist cases to the UK intercepted

Smuggled cannabis exports activity grows rapidly with thousands of tourist cases to the UK intercepted

July 8, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s cannabis smuggling crisis deepens as Britain becomes the destination for 65% of seizures worth ฿6.2 billion, crime gangs recruit UK couriers with free holidays… Read More ›

Civil service exam scandal to deepen as it is feared 5,000 may be corrupt. Ruling party plans new law

Civil service exam scandal to deepen as it is feared 5,000 may be corrupt. Ruling party plans new law

July 8, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s biggest civil service exam scandal deepens as 5,000 officials face the sack, criminal prosecution and salary clawbacks, while Bhumjaithai unveils a tough new law… Read More ›

Anutin blindsided by call from former speaker to dismantle Internal Security Operations Command

Anutin blindsided by call from former speaker to dismantle Internal Security Operations Command

July 8, 2026

Living, Politics, Thailand:

A fierce Budget Bill clash has thrust ISOC into the spotlight, with Wan Muhammad Nor Matha demanding its abolition over cost, powers and performance. Prime… Read More ›

Huge success for Thailand tourism as ‘Tomorrowland’ sells out 150,000 tickets for a money spinning show

Huge success for Thailand tourism as ‘Tomorrowland’ sells out 150,000 tickets for a money spinning show

July 8, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand is betting billions on Tomorrowland, with the sold-out festival expected to generate more than ฿21 billion, create over 21,000 jobs and cement Pattaya as… Read More ›

July 9th court decision on 400 billion baht borrowing decree tests Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul

July 9th court decision on 400 billion baht borrowing decree tests Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul

July 7, 2026

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

Thailand’s Constitutional Court is poised to deliver a landmark ruling that could redefine emergency borrowing powers, expose ministers to further legal challenges and deepen pressure… Read More ›

Commerce Minister Suphajee talks about gold in an economy and world driven by US-China trade rivalry

Commerce Minister Suphajee talks about gold in an economy and world driven by US-China trade rivalry

July 7, 2026

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

Thailand is betting its future on more than exports, with the government using gold, diplomatic neutrality and expanding trade deals to strengthen the kingdom’s position… Read More ›

Two injured in a public protest outside Chinese consulate in Chiang Mai over poisoning of local rivers

Two injured in a public protest outside Chinese consulate in Chiang Mai over poisoning of local rivers

July 7, 2026

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

Northern Thailand’s worsening river poisoning crisis has moved from scientific reports to street protests, with campaigners accusing Chinese-backed mining across the Myanmar border of contaminating… Read More ›

Cannabis industry on the brink. Anutin threatens to reschedule the drug after huge seizures worldwide

Cannabis industry on the brink. Anutin threatens to reschedule the drug after huge seizures worldwide

July 6, 2026

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

Global cannabis smuggling networks, collapsing prices and mounting overseas pressure have pushed Thailand’s landmark legal cannabis experiment to the brink, with senior Bhumjaithai leaders now… Read More ›

Former Justice Minister calls for action on exam scandal. Says five officials disciplined are scapegoats

Former Justice Minister calls for action on exam scandal. Says five officials disciplined are scapegoats

July 6, 2026

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

Former Justice Minister Pol Col Thawee Sodsong says five disciplined officials are scapegoats in Thailand’s exam scandal, calling for digital forensics, witness protection and asset… Read More ›

NIDA opinion poll puts ‘Teng’ on top in choice for PM and the People’s Party way ahead of Bhumjaithai

NIDA opinion poll puts ‘Teng’ on top in choice for PM and the People’s Party way ahead of Bhumjaithai

July 6, 2026

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

New NIDA poll delivers a political shock as Nattapong Ruangpanyawut overtakes Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the People’s Party opens a commanding national lead, despite… Read More ›

Forex trading now in the sights of lawmakers as Bhumjaithai Party committee boss calls for change

Forex trading now in the sights of lawmakers as Bhumjaithai Party committee boss calls for change

July 6, 2026

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

A senior Bhumjaithai Party MP has called for Thailand’s biggest forex law overhaul in more than 80 years after a huge DSI fraud probe exposed… Read More ›

Tighter screening on outbound flights across Thai airports in force following Thai Airways hostess case

Tighter screening on outbound flights across Thai airports in force following Thai Airways hostess case

July 5, 2026

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

For years, airline crews passed airport screening largely on trust. That era is over. New rules will ban unnecessary personal items, expand intelligence operations, retrain… Read More ›

Top Bhumjaithai Party figure defends the party’s position on cannabis. Only supported medical use

Top Bhumjaithai Party figure defends the party’s position on cannabis. Only supported medical use

July 5, 2026

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

Under mounting pressure over cannabis, Bhumjaithai insists it backed medicine, not recreational use, and says a failed cannabis law left illegal shops, regulatory gaps and… Read More ›

Tourism Minister visits Hua Hin with plans to boost connectivity to the High-end resort loved by retirees

Tourism Minister visits Hua Hin with plans to boost connectivity to the High-end resort loved by retirees

July 5, 2026

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

Hua Hin is set for its biggest transformation in decades as ministers push to reopen international flights, expand Bo Fai Airport and attract airlines from… Read More ›

Foreign nominee firms still the target of an escalating crackdown and blamed for poor economic growth

Foreign nominee firms still the target of an escalating crackdown and blamed for poor economic growth

July 5, 2026

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

More than 14,800 tax probes, 17,556 land investigations and thousands of police cases reveal the sheer scale of Thailand’s campaign against suspected nominee companies, signalling… Read More ›

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