Politics
Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many
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Pope Francis has died aged 88, ending a 12-year papacy marked by humility, reform and global outreach. He inspired millions with his compassion and message… Read More ›
Arrested man linked with Chatuchak building collapse tells police he is a Chinese state employee
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Chinese man arrested over deadly Chatuchak building collapse claims he is a Chinese state employee sent to oversee infrastructure investment. Investigators suspect proxy use of… Read More ›
People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul agrees with higher borrowing to deal with the Trump tariff crisis
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Opposition MP Sirikanya Tansakul backs higher public borrowing to tackle the Trump tariff crisis but urges the government to revise its 2026 budget and present… Read More ›
Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand
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BMW road rage incident involving ex-mayor’s son sparks political storm in Thailand as injured elderly couple dubbed Uncle and Auntie win sympathy, online outrage erupts,… Read More ›
Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit
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Chinese owner of the firm behind fatal Bangkok collapse arrested in hotel raid as Thai police expose fake Thai shareholders fronting for Chinese bosses. DSI… Read More ›
Thai economy thrown into disarray by Trump’s tariffs. Exports and Tourism may both be far lower in 2025
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Trump’s tariffs create economic turmoil for Thailand, with exports and tourism set to drop sharply in 2025. As the baht strengthens, growth forecasts are slashed,… Read More ›
Peace breakthrough as Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim secures prisoner releases and new ceasefire in Burma
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim achieves a breakthrough in Burma, securing the release of 4,800 prisoners and extending the ceasefire. He holds talks with both the… Read More ›
Prime Minister orders arrests over the Chatuchak Auditor General building disaster within seven days
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PM orders arrests within 7 days over Chatuchak building collapse as police probe forged signatures, faulty shaft design, substandard steel and corruption, while seismic risk… Read More ›
High level diplomacy in Bangkok as Thaksin hosts Malaysian Premier and Burma’s reviled junta leader
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Thaksin Shinawatra hosts Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and Burma’s junta leader for a controversial dinner in Bangkok amid tight security and diplomatic tensions. The meeting… Read More ›
PM Paetongtarn listed as one of 114 top World leaders under 40 years of age by a Swiss-based body backed by the WEF
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PM Paetongtarn was named one of 114 top global leaders under 40 by WEF’s Young Global Leaders forum as she prepares to host Malaysian PM… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many
April 21, 2025
Pope Francis has died aged 88, ending a 12-year papacy
Narcotics Czar issues severe warning about killer drug cocktail ‘Labubu’ sold in Bangkok over Songkran
April 21, 2025
Deadly ‘Labubu’ party pills sold during Songkran
Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand
April 20, 2025
BMW road rage incident involving ex-mayor’s son
Ranger Sai resigns but defiantly insists that he was right to teach a Western foreign tourist a lesson
April 20, 2025
Defiant Thai-Scots ranger “Sai Scott” resigns
Thai economy thrown into disarray by Trump’s tariffs. Exports and Tourism may both be far lower in 2025
April 19, 2025
Trump’s tariffs create economic turmoil for
Young German couple, the parents of a toddler, blown off the road in Phang-nga at a Zebra crossing point
April 19, 2025
Young German couple pushing a toddler in a stroller
Prime Minister orders arrests over the Chatuchak Auditor General building disaster within seven days
April 18, 2025
PM orders arrests within 7 days over Chatuchak
National parks boss rules out firing controversial Thai Scots National Park Ranger but issues a warning
April 18, 2025
Thai-Scots ranger Merman escapes dismissal after
High level diplomacy in Bangkok as Thaksin hosts Malaysian Premier and Burma’s reviled junta leader
April 17, 2025
Thaksin Shinawatra hosts Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim
Pattaya police trying to find out how UK man Michael Ward had a .38 revolver in Russian Roulette tragedy
April 17, 2025
Brit tourist Michael Ward remains critical after
Pattaya’s Songkran Mayhem must be toned down or kept in check warn the city’s police as tempers flare
April 16, 2025
Pattaya police vow crackdown after Songkran chaos sees
Burma’s Min Aung Hlaing to meet Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim in Bangkok on Thursday in peace push
April 16, 2025
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim will meet Myanmar’s
Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out
April 15, 2025
Finance Minister Pichai to meet Bank of Thailand chief
Thaksin does not rule out joining talks in US as Thai team finalises plans. They fly out on Thursday ahead of Monday talks
April 15, 2025
Thaksin leaves the door open to joining key US trade
Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi
April 14, 2025
Thailand was hit by two minor earthquakes on Monday, a
Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed
April 14, 2025
Hi So Hot’s fake uniform and royal claims land him
Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms
April 13, 2025
Death toll rises at doomed Chatuchak building site as
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