PM’s Office adamant there will be no dissolution as opposition petitions the Constitutional Court
Emotional Prime Minister, on Wednesday, gave a speech at an army song contest in central Bangkok at which he urged unity in a world full… Read More ›
Politics
Election law finalised in parliament but the basis for the next General Election is still uncertain
Electoral reform bill that was passed by parliament on Monday due to continued failure to make a quorum, is very likely to be reviewed by… Read More ›
US party flies into Taiwan further inflaming already raised tensions with China over the island
Dr Kurt Campbell, the key Biden administration advisor concerning Asia Pacific affairs, over the weekend, confirmed that the United States will conduct drills in waters… Read More ›
Country faces a ‘constitutional crisis’ says Move Forward Party MP in parliament over PM’s status
The anticipated floundering of key electoral reform bills by Monday, August 15th is also a matter expected to be ultimately adjudicated by the Constitutional Court… Read More ›
China asserts sovereignty over Taiwan with fears of an attack by 2024 and a blockade of the island
China’s diplomatic efforts are now countered by a larger diplomatic presence in the region on behalf of the United States and Japan as Foreign Minister… Read More ›
Thai economy in an upswing with over 1 million foreign tourists in July powering higher GDP gains
Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha expressed optimism about the economic situation on Tuesday saying the kingdom’s prospects had not been as good since 2017. However,… Read More ›
Prayut retains all the cards as Thailand may be pivoting back to a one-ballot election process
Culture, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Political naiveté on the part of the leading Pheu Thai Party in believing that the coalition government, through the electoral reform process, was going to… Read More ›
Recreational use of pot to be recriminalised as Minister warns abuses are undermining his plan
Crime, Economy, Politics, Thailand:
The decriminalisation of marijuana is turning into a major problem for the government with chaos in ministries and agencies responsible including an anxious request to… Read More ›
Possible crisis brewing over electoral reform bills as Minister says July 6th change cannot work in practice
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
On Thursday, in response to Minister Somsak’s warning about the viability of electoral reforms being put into practice, the Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul did… Read More ›
Canadian institute identifies Pegasus spyware on phones of 30 people linked to Bangkok protests
Culture, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
This new controversy arises as Thailand and the United States recently signed a joint communiqué on promoting democracy and democratic principles not only in Thailand… Read More ›
Tourist levy hits further turbulence with fears it could harm airline’s effort to boost flight numbers
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The fee will provide automatic insurance cover with 11.3% of the money from it going to pay for limited medical insurance coverage for visitors with… Read More ›
Central bank reassurances as ex-minister raises loan quality with China’s economy in trouble
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Top Thai bank official Dr Daranee Saeju this week assured reporters that Thailand’s strong financial position made it impervious to speculation and was quite unlike… Read More ›
Roiled US-Chinese tensions in Asia pose Thailand with short-term leverage but a future trial ahead
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s position has moved strikingly from its stance in 2018 when General Prayut Chan ocha told Time Magazine that the kingdom’s key strategic partner was… Read More ›
Abe’s legacy will be his efforts to awaken Japan and build a defensive alliance against China
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The leading figure in modern Japanese politics had lately been campaigning extensively against the danger of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Ill health had plagued… Read More ›
Negative reaction and horror at Thailand’s plan to charge foreigners more than locals at hotels
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The bombshell announcement this week is bound to generate antipathy and concern among foreigners both inside and without Thailand. It goes against all principles of… Read More ›
Anutin: time to halt foreign tourism price deals, Thailand to be the Louis Vuitton of the world travel market
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The comments come as the Thai baht depreciates against the US dollar and is about to pass the ฿36 to the dollar mark as the… Read More ›
Intensive clashes in Myanmar near Tak ease leaving locals near the border rattled and on guard
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Myanmar is now effectively in a state of all-out civil conflict with a deadly war of attrition between swelling rebel groups and a military fighting… Read More ›
Senator warns that Paetongtarn Shinawatra or Ung Ing, Thaksin’s daughter, is wrong for the job
Culture, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Political instability in Thailand, cited by Fitch, the US ratings agency which retained Thailand’s BBB+ status last week, as one of the country’s greatest weaknesses… Read More ›
Fears for the baht as it hits a 15-year low and Thai economic performance in the medium term with chronic ills
Culture, Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
While the kingdom maintains a strong external financial situation and prudent fiscal management to support its economy, the growing impact of chronic problems such as… Read More ›
Warnings as fears grow over recreational cannabis use as Thai man is left impotent by self-harm act
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Original plans to deregulate cannabis, this year, were for it to be made freely available only for medical use and products with a strictly limited… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
British Airways snubs Bangkok in favour of elite travellers to Singapore as Thai Airways load levels rise
July 27, 2022
As the government put off indefinitely its foreign
Thai Belgian man’s body found in Chiang Mai river on Sunday after horror water rafting incident
July 24, 2022
30-year-old Nicolas Hinckxt, a computer programmer,
Mysterious African monkeypox sufferer arrested after illegally crossing the border into Cambodia
July 23, 2022
Monkeypox patient captured in Cambodia: African Osmond
Big Joke briefs reporters on ฿6 million fraud to secure bail for a detained UK man using his name
July 20, 2022
Alert and assiduous Immigration Bureau officer at Bang
Canadian institute identifies Pegasus spyware on phones of 30 people linked to Bangkok protests
July 19, 2022
This new controversy arises as Thailand and the United
Skeletal remains of a Canadian tourist who arrived on July 6th found on a vacant Pattaya brush site in the city
July 16, 2022
Girlfriend told Pattaya Police that she had not heard
Central bank reassurances as ex-minister raises loan quality with China’s economy in trouble
July 15, 2022
Top Thai bank official Dr Daranee Saeju this week
Roiled US-Chinese tensions in Asia pose Thailand with short-term leverage but a future trial ahead
July 12, 2022
Thailand’s position has moved strikingly from its
Negative reaction and horror at Thailand’s plan to charge foreigners more than locals at hotels
July 8, 2022
The bombshell announcement this week is bound to
Anutin: time to halt foreign tourism price deals, Thailand to be the Louis Vuitton of the world travel market
July 5, 2022
The comments come as the Thai baht depreciates against
2008 Pheu Thai minister sentenced to death for premeditated kidnap, murder of judge’s brother
July 2, 2022
This is the second death sentence handed down to the
Norwegian rescued by police and medics after being found stabbed within his Pattaya hotel room
June 30, 2022
Reports suggest that the wound was either
Senator warns that Paetongtarn Shinawatra or Ung Ing, Thaksin’s daughter, is wrong for the job
June 28, 2022
Political instability in Thailand, cited by Fitch, the
Man dragged 14-year old into a blackmail scheme leading her to take her own life as the only way out
June 24, 2022
More charges are due to be brought against the
Top insurgent leader suspected as behind Monday night’s large bomb attack on Pattani district
June 21, 2022
Three soldiers were left hospitalised by the bomb
World inflation crisis may lead Bank of Thailand to act before August and raise interest rates more sharply
June 19, 2022
Rapidly changing world financial environment where
Boomtime with Thailand Pass gone by July 1st along with 2 am closing and face mask easing in public
June 17, 2022
Face mask requirement in public is abandoned except
