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Trump reaches out to US expats in Thailand to help win the election. No double taxation pledge

Trump reaches out to US expats in Thailand to help win the election. No double taxation pledge

October 11, 2024

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Trump promises to end double taxation for expats in Thailand, aiming to win their support in the election. With 100,000 Americans living there, his pledge… Read More ›

UK’s former ruling Conservative Party to announce a new leader on November 2 as contenders emerge

UK’s former ruling Conservative Party to announce a new leader on November 2 as contenders emerge

October 9, 2024

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

UK’s Conservative Party braces for new leader announcement after historic election loss. Badenoch and Jenrick face off in the final online poll, following Cleverly’s shock… Read More ›

Chinese EV industry in Thailand faces a crisis. It is demanding an urgent hearing from the government on its promotions

Chinese EV industry in Thailand faces a crisis. It is demanding an urgent hearing from the government on its promotions

October 9, 2024

Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Chinese-owned EV manufacturers in Thailand face a crisis with a surplus of unsold cars. They demand urgent government intervention. Failure to meet production quotas could… Read More ›

PM in Laos as her authority at home is weakened by political infighting and a campaign to oust her

PM in Laos as her authority at home is weakened by political infighting and a campaign to oust her

October 9, 2024

Living, Politics, Thailand:

PM Paetongtarn faces growing pressure as political infighting and mob campaigns aim to oust her government.  Bhumjaithai pushes for Anutin as the next PM amid… Read More ›

Harris could spell change for America and the World. First female President born in a post baby boom era

Harris could spell change for America and the World. First female President born in a post baby boom era

October 8, 2024

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

  A Harris presidence would herald a new era for America and the world. The first female president born after the baby boom promises a… Read More ›

Economy growing as Central Bank and Finance see eye to eye. However the threat of political instability is also

Economy growing as Central Bank and Finance see eye to eye. However the threat of political instability is also

October 8, 2024

Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Central Bank and Finance Ministry seek a unified stance on rising inflation, projected at 1.49%. However, political instability looms as Deputy Prime Minister Pichai pushes… Read More ›

General Kittirat’s appointment as police chief comes under the spectre of legal action by Big Joke

General Kittirat’s appointment as police chief comes under the spectre of legal action by Big Joke

October 8, 2024

Crime, Culture, Living, Politics, Thailand:

General Kittirat Phanphet was confirmed as Thailand’s police chief amid looming legal battles with General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, raising tensions within the force. Both… Read More ›

Thai firms call for urgent and robust action on cheap Chinese imports as manufacturing shrinks

Thai firms call for urgent and robust action on cheap Chinese imports as manufacturing shrinks

October 7, 2024

Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Business leaders are alarmed at the government’s inaction on cheap Chinese imports, fearing a lack of commitment after a recent meeting between the Commerce Minister… Read More ›

Fraudster exposed publicly in Thailand’s parliament hunted down by an elite Bangkok police squad

Fraudster exposed publicly in Thailand’s parliament hunted down by an elite Bangkok police squad

October 7, 2024

Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Nam Nueng, 47, a notorious fraudster posing as a decorated official, was arrested after being exposed in the Senate. Elite Bangkok police apprehended her following… Read More ›

Firebrand Jatuporn launches crusade against Thaksin Shinawatra and present government in Bangkok

Firebrand Jatuporn launches crusade against Thaksin Shinawatra and present government in Bangkok

October 6, 2024

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Jatuporn Prompan launches a fierce crusade against Thaksin Shinawatra, predicting the collapse of Paetongtarn’s government. He slams corruption and land sales while urging public resistance… Read More ›

Trump returns defiant to the stage of Butler Pennsylvania where Trump suggested a plot to kill him

Trump returns defiant to the stage of Butler Pennsylvania where Trump suggested a plot to kill him

October 6, 2024

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Presidentump returns defiantly to Butler, Pennsylvania, site of an assassination attempt. Joined by Elon Musk, he claims Democrats threaten democracy and rights. In an emotional… Read More ›

Pheu Thai MP and former army commander in the South out of the country safe from an arrest warrant

Pheu Thai MP and former army commander in the South out of the country safe from an arrest warrant

October 6, 2024

Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Pheu Thai MP and former army commander General Pisal Wattanawongkiri flees Thailand to avoid arrest warrant over the 2004 Tak Bai massacre. Charges expire on… Read More ›

European Union votes to impose steep tariffs on imported Chinese cars. Germany stands to lose out

European Union votes to impose steep tariffs on imported Chinese cars. Germany stands to lose out

October 5, 2024

Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:

EU’s new tariffs on Chinese EVs threaten Germany’s trade ties with China. Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces mounting pressure as his country, a major exporter,… Read More ›

Test for PM after a Bangkok court orders deportation of a refugee wanted in Vietnam for deadly 2023 riots

Test for PM after a Bangkok court orders deportation of a refugee wanted in Vietnam for deadly 2023 riots

October 4, 2024

Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Thai PM faces human rights dilemma after court approves deportation of activist wanted in Vietnam for deadly riots. Activist Y Quynh Bdap, accused of plotting… Read More ›

Transport Minister orders report on bribery allegations in the US relating to junkets and Massage Parlours

Transport Minister orders report on bribery allegations in the US relating to junkets and Massage Parlours

October 4, 2024

Crime, Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has launched an inquiry after Deere admitted to bribery and corruption in Thailand, involving cash, lavish trips, and massages for officials.… Read More ›

Washington tries to rein in Israel’s plans to severely damage an Iranian regime behind its enemies

Washington tries to rein in Israel’s plans to severely damage an Iranian regime behind its enemies

October 3, 2024

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

The U.S. and G7 allies are urging Israel to avoid large-scale strikes on Iran’s oil or nuclear sites, fearing escalation into a broader regional conflict.… Read More ›

Political storm brewing as the country’s leading parties struggle to reform the 2017 Constitution

Political storm brewing as the country’s leading parties struggle to reform the 2017 Constitution

October 3, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Tensions rise in Thailand as political forces clash over reform of the 2017 constitution, with conservative power rising and activist threats pushing the government to… Read More ›

Google invests $1 billion in Thailand as the Pheu Thai-led government’s digital economy dream takes shape

Google invests $1 billion in Thailand as the Pheu Thai-led government’s digital economy dream takes shape

October 2, 2024

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

Google commits $1 billion to Thailand, marking its first data centre investment in the kingdom. Prime Minister Paetongtarn highlights the digital economy’s potential to reduce… Read More ›

Ohio’s Senator JD Vance has more of an upside than Governor Walz in Tuesday night’s CBS debate show down

Ohio’s Senator JD Vance has more of an upside than Governor Walz in Tuesday night’s CBS debate show down

October 2, 2024

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

JD Vance faces a critical showdown against Tim Walz as polls show mixed fortunes ahead of the election. With a sharp 57% unfavourable rating, Vance… Read More ›

Israel makes ominous moves as it now appears to be gearing up for a strategic ground offensive into Lebanon

Israel makes ominous moves as it now appears to be gearing up for a strategic ground offensive into Lebanon

September 30, 2024

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Israel ramps up military activity in Lebanon, conducting air strikes and limited incursions. The IDF targets Hezbollah positions as the threat of a full ground… Read More ›

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