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Thaksin announces a change in trade and industrial policy. Sounded much like a pivot towards the United States

Thaksin announces a change in trade and industrial policy. Sounded much like a pivot towards the United States

April 25, 2025

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Thaksin signals a shift toward the US as he calls for trade policy overhaul, tighter export controls and readiness for tariff talks. His comments contrast… Read More ›

People’s Party MP Sirikanya asks if Thailand’s talks with the United States are postponed indefinitely

People’s Party MP Sirikanya asks if Thailand’s talks with the United States are postponed indefinitely

April 24, 2025

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Thailand faces mounting pressure as trade talks with the US stall, Sirikanya slams government confusion, Uyghur deportation strains ties, Chambers case draws MAGA attention in… Read More ›

Monarch pays a touching tribute to Pope Francis as he is mourned in Rome. King and Queen ‘heartbroken’ 

Monarch pays a touching tribute to Pope Francis as he is mourned in Rome. King and Queen ‘heartbroken’ 

April 24, 2025

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The Thai King and Queen say they are ‘heartbroken’ by Pope Francis’s death, recalling his 2019 visit as a cherished memory. As his funeral begins… Read More ›

Thailand flys high after US aviation agency gives it Category 1 safety status. Airline and tourism boost

Thailand flys high after US aviation agency gives it Category 1 safety status. Airline and tourism boost

April 24, 2025

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Thailand’s aviation industry soars with FAA’s Category 1 safety status restoration, allowing Thai Airways to resume US flights and boosting tourism. The move promises increased… Read More ›

DSI confirms arrested Chinese man is state employee of China. Chuanling Zhang later released on bail

DSI confirms arrested Chinese man is state employee of China. Chuanling Zhang later released on bail

April 23, 2025

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Chinese businessman Chuanling Zhang, arrested in connection with the deadly Chatuchak building collapse, was granted bail by the court. The DSI confirms he is a… Read More ›

Paul Chamber’s brother says academic must be returned to United States before US-Thai trade talks

Paul Chamber’s brother says academic must be returned to United States before US-Thai trade talks

April 22, 2025

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US–Thai trade talks stall again as PM urges caution and balance with China, while Paul Chambers’s brother demands no talks begin until the jailed academic… Read More ›

Joke’s on the media. Cabinet ministers and PM affirm Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai coalition until 2027

Joke’s on the media. Cabinet ministers and PM affirm Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai coalition until 2027

April 22, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn laughs off media rumours of a cabinet reshuffle and coalition breakup, as key partners Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai vow to stay united until… Read More ›

Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door

Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door

April 22, 2025

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Rumours swirl of a major cabinet shake-up as PM Paetongtarn hints at dropping Bhumjaithai from the government. Speculation intensifies after fiery clashes, poor poll ratings,… Read More ›

China warns Thailand not to ‘please’ the United States at its expense. US trade talks again postponed

China warns Thailand not to ‘please’ the United States at its expense. US trade talks again postponed

April 22, 2025

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China warns Thailand against siding with the US as trade talks are postponed again. Pressure mounts on Bangkok over F-16 jet deal rejection, cabinet reshuffle… Read More ›

Arrest warrant issued for Swiss man Uli Fehr after his no-show in Phuket for Court of Appeal judgement

Arrest warrant issued for Swiss man Uli Fehr after his no-show in Phuket for Court of Appeal judgement

April 21, 2025

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Swiss man Uli Fehr faces arrest after failing to appear in Phuket court for verdict in assault appeal. Case, involving a Thai doctor and a… Read More ›

Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many

Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many

April 21, 2025

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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

Arrested man linked with Chatuchak building collapse tells police he is a Chinese state employee

April 21, 2025

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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

People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul agrees with higher borrowing to deal with the Trump tariff crisis

April 20, 2025

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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

Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand

April 20, 2025

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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

Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

April 20, 2025

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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

Thai economy thrown into disarray by Trump’s tariffs. Exports and Tourism may both be far lower in 2025

April 19, 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

Peace breakthrough as Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim secures prisoner releases and new ceasefire in Burma

April 18, 2025

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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

Prime Minister orders arrests over the Chatuchak Auditor General building disaster within seven days

April 18, 2025

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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

High level diplomacy in Bangkok as Thaksin hosts Malaysian Premier and Burma’s reviled junta leader

April 17, 2025

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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

PM Paetongtarn listed as one of 114 top World leaders under 40 years of age by a Swiss-based body backed by the WEF

April 17, 2025

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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 ›

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