Politics
Srettha in New York as Move Forward’s Sirikanya calls for action on crippling household debt levels
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Move Forward’s Sirikanya Tansakul says that no worker should receive less than 30% of their monthly salary into their hands after debt payments are deducted… Read More ›
Bank of Thailand boss appears critical of the new government’s policy initiatives on the economy
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput has emphasised, for instance, that the central bank does not approve of using digital assets to pay for goods and services, an approach… Read More ›
Move Forward Party to elect a new leader on Sunday as the party settles into its official opposition role
Popular Move Forward Party leader who is also the public’s favourite for Prime Minister in opinion polls is sidelined due to a Constitutional Court suspension… Read More ›
Minister cited by the Corruption Commission for ‘minor’ role in Boss Vorayuth corruption scandal
Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:
The lack of action in the ‘Boss’ Vorayuth affair undermines confidence in the Rule of Law in Thailand. This is a notorious case that has… Read More ›
New PM Srettha’s policy statement in parliament fails to inspire and is met with stinging criticism
Lacklustre policy statement according to Move Forward Party’s Sirikanya Tansakul, is a sign of a Pheu Thai-led government being impeded or constrained by its coalition… Read More ›
Pita says Move Forward can win next General Election by a landslide after decisive Rayong poll success
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Local poll shows that support on the ground for the country’s leading party has grown since the May 14th General Election driven by public anger… Read More ›
Paetongtarn Shinawatra ready to re-spark her political career this October as Pheu Thai leader
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra was a consistent favourite choice for PM among the public up to the point when Pheu Thai broke off its coalition government agreement… Read More ›
Sobering news for new Pheu Thai ministers as economic growth rate continues to weaken
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
A claim that Thailand can return to a 5% GDP growth rate made by Srettha Thavisin in Khon Kaen on Saturday is at odds with… Read More ›
Thaksin may be released on October 13th as his prison status becomes a growing political target
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Former Future Forward Party Secretary-General Piyabutr Saengkanokkul and now Progressive Movement leader this week called on the newly sworn-in government to look at a wider… Read More ›
Economy weakens with a July current account deficit as new cabinet plans lower electricity costs
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
New Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga speaks about sourcing oil supplies as the government seeks to carve a new energy policy and quickly reduce electricity costs… Read More ›
Srettha’s new 34-member cabinet takes power after audience with King in Bangkok on Tuesday
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
New government to fan out into ministries as the country makes a new start on Thursday after a special cabinet meeting on Wednesday to prepare… Read More ›
New Labour Minister orders carpets removed from executive suite at Ministry building in Bangkok
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party was appointed to the cabinet first as Minister of Tourism and Sports in 2019 and presided over the biggest… Read More ›
New start for Thailand: Srettha’s 34-member cabinet endorsed by the King, ready to be sworn in
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Former lawyer to Thaksin Shinawatra, Mr Pichit Chuenban, who was tipped as Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office was eventually not appointed with the role… Read More ›
Thaksin’s Eight-year prison term commuted to One by the Thai King in a Royal Gazette bulletin
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Thaksin Shinawatra is currently being treated at Police General Hospital for a heart condition including elevated blood pressure, a lung issue and deterioration of the… Read More ›
Xi Jinping invites Srettha to Beijing for economic talks as he finalises his new cabinet lineup
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
New Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, is promising to move swiftly to lower energy costs when the new cabinet is sworn in over the coming days… Read More ›
Economy tanks as demand for loans surges with an acute credit crisis and falling export output reducing growth
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
New government is taking the helm of an economy beset by structural problems amid a severe slowdown in China and global economic growth falling back… Read More ›
Thaksin suffered a dangerous hypertensive crisis before being transferred by prison authorities
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The onerous responsibility placed on authorities due to real underlying health problems, the advanced age of Mr Thaksin at 74 and his unique position as… Read More ›
Prison door slams for former high-flying politico found guilty of indecent acts against a woman
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Complete fall from grace of a scion of a political family in Bangkok who has been jailed and is still facing further cases and potentially… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Pita says Move Forward can win next General Election by a landslide after decisive Rayong poll success
September 12, 2023
Local poll shows that support on the ground for the
Paetongtarn Shinawatra ready to re-spark her political career this October as Pheu Thai leader
September 10, 2023
Paetongtarn Shinawatra was a consistent favourite
Sobering news for new Pheu Thai ministers as economic growth rate continues to weaken
September 9, 2023
A claim that Thailand can return to a 5% GDP growth
Thaksin may be released on October 13th as his prison status becomes a growing political target
September 8, 2023
Former Future Forward Party Secretary-General Piyabutr
82-year-old Austrian tourist found dead at the airport on first day of his holiday in Thailand
September 6, 2023
The remains of the elderly tourist, wearing jeans and
Srettha’s new 34-member cabinet takes power after audience with King in Bangkok on Tuesday
September 5, 2023
New government to fan out into ministries as the
New visa-free regime plan for Chinese tourists will see more criminal elements entering Thailand
September 4, 2023
The Immigration Bureau has also expressed concern
New start for Thailand: Srettha’s 34-member cabinet endorsed by the King, ready to be sworn in
September 2, 2023
Former lawyer to Thaksin Shinawatra, Mr Pichit
Trans woman attempted to blackmail 78-year-old Danish tourist after meeting at top hotel in Bangkok
September 1, 2023
Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang assigned
Mysterious suicide of a 50-year-old Australian tourist at Phuket Airport on Tuesday evening
August 31, 2023
Man had made contact with his family in Australia on
Economy tanks as demand for loans surges with an acute credit crisis and falling export output reducing growth
August 30, 2023
New government is taking the helm of an economy beset
Debt and ฿1.7 million loss to scammers drive man to murder his wife and two sons in Samut Prakan
August 28, 2023
Disturbing murder of a wife and two young boys in
Prison door slams for former high-flying politico found guilty of indecent acts against a woman
August 25, 2023
Complete fall from grace of a scion of a political
20-year-old Nonthaburi man charged with killing father after he slammed a door at home in anger
August 24, 2023
Police found the killer of a 57-year-old family man
Thaksin helicoptered to Police Hospital at 3am after feeling ill says Department of Corrections
August 23, 2023
Tuesday marked the end of an era in Thailand as the
Berlin Police seek to track down a brutal attacker who used a glass bottle to kill a Thai woman
August 20, 2023
The attack on Ms Siliya Rothert is being treated by
Biggest Sex for Sale website shut down by police unit in early morning raid targeting foreigners
August 18, 2023
Deputy Immigration Bureau Chief Police Major General
