Politics
Rome wants electricity and internet cut off to areas of Cambodia along Thailand’s border to show strength
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Rome wants Thailand to cut electricity and internet to Cambodian border zones to hit illegal networks and show strength ahead of the June 14 JBC… Read More ›
Transport Minister unveils plan to open direct flights to the United States with a full visa clearance support service
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand greenlights direct flights to the US with full government backing. Minister Suriya leads efforts to boost tourism, trade and investment. Talks with US agencies… Read More ›
Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai fault lines are now clearly visible. PM and Anutin in strained Surin province visit
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Coalition fault lines deepen as PM Paetongtarn and Anutin share tense Surin trip amid Thai-Cambodia border fears, missed cabinet briefings and reshuffle rumours. Thaksin’s court… Read More ›
Economic engine sputtering as chronic, intractable problems stall growth and reduce purchasing power
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Thailand’s economy faces a perfect storm of political deadlock, soaring debt, weak exports and rising deflation risks. With growth projected at just 1.4–1.8% in 2025… Read More ›
Tensions at cabinet level on Tuesday as Bhumjaithai ministers arrived late and Energy Minister not at all
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Tensions rise as Bhumjaithai ministers arrive late and energy minister skips meeting amid Thai cabinet turmoil. Prime Minister Paetongtarn faces pressure over reshuffle and border… Read More ›
Public Health Minister Somsak to brave the Lion’s Den and attend crucial Medical Council meeting this week
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Health Minister Somsak to attend a rare Medical Council meeting this week to defend his veto on punishing doctors who treated former PM Thaksin Shinawatra.… Read More ›
Cambodian FM appeals to Thailand’s Foreign Minister to let the border dispute be decided in The Hague
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Cambodian FM urges Thailand to settle border dispute at The Hague’s ICJ in advance of June 14th Joint Border Commission (JBC) meeting. Thailand refuses to… Read More ›
Thai-Cambodian border tensions left unresolved. Conflict is still on the table as visa periods for nationals are cut
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Border standoff still poses danger. Thai troops hold firm on border controls despite Cambodian pullback near Chong Bok. Visas slashed to 7 days amid crackdown… Read More ›
Last Thai hostage in Gaza confirmed as murdered by Islamist splinter group. PM expresses deep sorrow
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Last Thai hostage in Gaza, Nattapong Pinta, confirmed murdered by Islamist Mujahideen Brigades allied with Hamas. PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed deep sorrow as the total… Read More ›

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