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Police officer killed in a Pattani roadside bomb inside which hurled his police vehicle off the highway

Police officer killed in a Pattani roadside bomb inside which hurled his police vehicle off the highway

May 16, 2025

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

Police lieutenant killed and a sergeant major wounded after a roadside bomb blasted their patrol truck off a rural road in Pattani’s Kapho District. The… Read More ›

Commerce Minister meets US trade boss Jamieson Greer in Korea. Paul Chambers case still dogs talks

Commerce Minister meets US trade boss Jamieson Greer in Korea. Paul Chambers case still dogs talks

May 16, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thai trade minister meets US negotiator Greer at APEC summit in Korea as July deadline looms. But hopes of a deal remain clouded by ongoing… Read More ›

With an economy in the doldrums, the Finance Ministry is still pursuing a higher tax take regime

With an economy in the doldrums, the Finance Ministry is still pursuing a higher tax take regime

May 16, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand faces a looming tax shortfall as its economy slows and job losses rise. Yet the Finance Ministry is pushing ahead with VAT expansion and… Read More ›

Italian Thai boss and 16 others arrested on Thursday charged with Auditor General building deaths

Italian Thai boss and 16 others arrested on Thursday charged with Auditor General building deaths

May 15, 2025

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

Bangkok police issued arrest warrants for 17 executives, engineers and company representatives linked to the March Auditor General building collapse that killed 100. Charges include… Read More ›

Shia religious leader in Thailand warns about  rising power of NGOs in the ongoing southern conflict

Shia religious leader in Thailand warns about  rising power of NGOs in the ongoing southern conflict

May 15, 2025

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

Shia leader in Thailand warns of growing NGO influence in the southern conflict, urging government to reclaim control and safeguard sovereignty. He raises concerns over… Read More ›

Justice Minister suspended from roles linked to the expanding Senate criminal investigation by the DSI

Justice Minister suspended from roles linked to the expanding Senate criminal investigation by the DSI

May 14, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Justice Minister Thawee suspended from DSI oversight as explosive Senate election probe uncovers vast cash-for-votes scheme. With 1,200 suspects, secret meetings and 146 potential summonses,… Read More ›

Shocking and real evidence of a massive Senate election collusion campaign. 1,200 people being probed by DSI

Shocking and real evidence of a massive Senate election collusion campaign. 1,200 people being probed by DSI

May 14, 2025

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

DSI exposes massive Senate vote-rigging plot with damning evidence, hotel meetings, and ฿20k bribes. Over 1,200 people are under scrutiny, including sitting senators. Secret society… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn confirms her father Thaksin will be in court on June 13th. Trade proposals sent to the US

PM Paetongtarn confirms her father Thaksin will be in court on June 13th. Trade proposals sent to the US

May 13, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

PM Paetongtarn says Thaksin will appear in court on June 13 to explain his health. She confirms Thailand sent trade proposals to the US, calling… Read More ›

Massive fire at suspicious furniture factory in Bangkok led to mass evacuation and an investigation

Massive fire at suspicious furniture factory in Bangkok led to mass evacuation and an investigation

May 13, 2025

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

Massive fire at a furniture factory in Bangkok leads to mass evacuations and raises suspicions of illegal operations. Pollution levels soar, prompting a public health… Read More ›

Songkhla provincial boss arrested at home on Monday along with six henchmen after election day assault

Songkhla provincial boss arrested at home on Monday along with six henchmen after election day assault

May 12, 2025

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

Songkhla provincial boss and six gang members arrested after assaulting a Border Patrol police officer during a municipal election. National authorities swiftly intervened, with top… Read More ›

Top economist warns Thailand must get talks going with United States after US-China 90 day pause is unveiled

Top economist warns Thailand must get talks going with United States after US-China 90 day pause is unveiled

May 12, 2025

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

Top Thai economist warns the country faces severe economic fallout unless urgent trade talks with the US begin. As China secures a 90-day tariff cut,… Read More ›

Prime Minister Paetongtarn visits Vietnam this week as Hanoi readies to surpass Thailand’s ailing economy

Prime Minister Paetongtarn visits Vietnam this week as Hanoi readies to surpass Thailand’s ailing economy

May 12, 2025

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

PM Paetongtarn heads to Hanoi as Vietnam surges toward overtaking Thailand’s economy, luring tourists, retirees and investors with cheaper costs, better visa deals and booming… Read More ›

Top coalition parties deny a potential election with swirling reports over the Senate collusion probe

Top coalition parties deny a potential election with swirling reports over the Senate collusion probe

May 12, 2025

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Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai deny split as budget rumours swirl amid Senate probe and Thaksin scandal. Party insists coalition remains united, blames political manoeuvres and… Read More ›

Policeman assaulted in Songkhla by henchmen of local political bigwig not allowed to take photos voting

Policeman assaulted in Songkhla by henchmen of local political bigwig not allowed to take photos voting

May 12, 2025

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

Police officer assaulted by political henchmen in Songkhla after enforcing no-photo rule at polling station. Attack linked to local politician’s anger, leading to public violence… Read More ›

Senator calls on summoned members to suspend duties. Fears tainted decisions. 146 Senate members to be summoned

Senator calls on summoned members to suspend duties. Fears tainted decisions. 146 Senate members to be summoned

May 11, 2025

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Senator Nantana calls for summoned members to suspend duties amid fears their votes could be overturned by a court. 146 senators expected to face charges… Read More ›

Thailand is entering a dark economic storm in late 2025 lasting at least a year says Central Bank boss

Thailand is entering a dark economic storm in late 2025 lasting at least a year says Central Bank boss

May 10, 2025

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

Thailand faces economic turmoil as US tariffs, currency volatility and cheap imports threaten both the 2025 and 2026 outlook, warns central bank chief, preparing to… Read More ›

People’s Party MP calls for repeal of alcohol control laws as sales are liberalised for tourist outlets

People’s Party MP calls for repeal of alcohol control laws as sales are liberalised for tourist outlets

May 10, 2025

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People’s Party MP Thaophipop Limjittrakarn has called for a full repeal of Thailand’s alcohol control laws after the government’s partial liberalisation for tourists left local… Read More ›

Political crisis brewing. ‘Blue’ line senators called upon the acknowledge collusion charges in Bangkok

Political crisis brewing. ‘Blue’ line senators called upon the acknowledge collusion charges in Bangkok

May 9, 2025

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

Political firestorm erupts as six Bangkok senators are summoned over alleged 2024 Senate election collusion. DSI and EC escalate probe amid denials, with links to… Read More ›

Historic day as the United States gets its first Pope. Chicago-born Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV

Historic day as the United States gets its first Pope. Chicago-born Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025

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

America has its first pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago becomes Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic shift in the Catholic Church. A known reformer… Read More ›

Doctors with Corrections Department who treated Thaskin censured and suspended by Medical Council

Doctors with Corrections Department who treated Thaskin censured and suspended by Medical Council

May 9, 2025

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

Two Corrections Department doctors suspended and a third censured over Thaksin’s hospital stay. Medical Council cites serious ethical breaches. Final decision rests with Health Minister.… Read More ›

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