Politics

Senator and gangster sidekick of Cambodia’s Hun Sen, known as the Godfather of Poipet, hunted down

Senator and gangster sidekick of Cambodia’s Hun Sen, known as the Godfather of Poipet, hunted down

July 11, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thai police hunt Kok An, Cambodia’s “Godfather of Poipet,” in a billion-baht fraud ring linked to Hun Sen. Raids, arrest warrants and a leaked call… Read More ›

Femme fatale hands over explicit photos and videos which show her having sex with at least 8 top monks

Femme fatale hands over explicit photos and videos which show her having sex with at least 8 top monks

July 11, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Femme fatale known as Ms. Golf hands over 86,000 explicit photos and videos showing her having sex with at least eight senior Thai monks. The… Read More ›

Thailand still in denial about the gravity of its position as the US effectively downgrades it economically

Thailand still in denial about the gravity of its position as the US effectively downgrades it economically

July 11, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand blindsided as U.S. slaps 36% tariff, dwarfing Vietnam’s 20% deal. Exports, jobs and investor confidence plunge as officials stall, misread signals and lean on… Read More ›

Danger for Bhumjaithai as the Election Commission moves to finalise the Senate election collusion probe

Danger for Bhumjaithai as the Election Commission moves to finalise the Senate election collusion probe

July 10, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Bhumjaithai faces danger as the Election Commission nears its explosive Senate election collusion report. PM Paetongtarn hits back at Anutin’s casino bill claims amid falling… Read More ›

Thaksin stoutly defends Prime Minister Ung Ing and blames the 2017 Constitution for thwarting progress

Thaksin stoutly defends Prime Minister Ung Ing and blames the 2017 Constitution for thwarting progress

July 10, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Former PM Thaksin fiercely defends daughter PM Ung Ing, blames the 2017 Constitution for blocking progress, accuses the Senate of election fraud, warns of political… Read More ›

DSI cops zero in on senior political official at the Ministry of Labour linked with migrant worker fees

DSI cops zero in on senior political official at the Ministry of Labour linked with migrant worker fees

July 9, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

DSI targets ex-political insider tied to the Ministry of Labour in migrant worker fee scandal. Illegal ฿2,500 fees forced on workers funnelled through Thai-Cambodian networks.… Read More ›

Vietnam becomes the US partner of choice while Thailand is gutted with 36% tariff and left the big loser

Vietnam becomes the US partner of choice while Thailand is gutted with 36% tariff and left the big loser

July 9, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Vietnam wins big with a 20% U.S. tariff, while Thailand is hammered with a 36% rate, sparking fears of potential investor flight, collapsing U.S. exports,… Read More ›

New Education Minister defends country’s schools and universities. As good as any in the World, she says

New Education Minister defends country’s schools and universities. As good as any in the World, she says

July 8, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

New Education Minister Narumon defends Thailand’s schools, calling them as good as any worldwide despite years of criticism over poor English skills, outdated methods and… Read More ›

Royal Thai Navy takes part in 12-day exercise with US and Canadian navies in the Upper Gulf of Thailand

Royal Thai Navy takes part in 12-day exercise with US and Canadian navies in the Upper Gulf of Thailand

July 8, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

The Thai, US, and Canadian navies launch 12-day CARAT drills in the Gulf of Thailand amid rising tensions with China. This 31st annual exercise enhances… Read More ›

Scamble for Thailand’s future place in the emerging, divided new world under Trump. Mixed U.S. signals

Scamble for Thailand’s future place in the emerging, divided new world under Trump. Mixed U.S. signals

July 7, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand scrambles to avoid devastating US tariffs after talks collapse. Mixed signals from Washington add uncertainty as the country offers major concessions. With rivals securing… Read More ›

EV car fire in Songkhla was not self-combustion. Ex Democrat Party MP was targeted with a criminal act

EV car fire in Songkhla was not self-combustion. Ex Democrat Party MP was targeted with a criminal act

July 7, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Ex-Democrat MP Sirichoke’s electric car in Songkhla was deliberately torched, not a spontaneous fire. Police arrested a suspect who confessed. Sirichoke vows not to be… Read More ›

Crackdown on dangerous marijuana infused products after toddler left unconscious in hospital for 24 hours

Crackdown on dangerous marijuana infused products after toddler left unconscious in hospital for 24 hours

July 7, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Toddler hospitalised 24 hours after eating cannabis gummies sparks nationwide crackdown as Public Health Minister vows to curb illegal marijuana edibles slipping into homes, schools… Read More ›

Turning point for Thailand as it awaits what could be a heavy economic sting from finalised US tariffs

Turning point for Thailand as it awaits what could be a heavy economic sting from finalised US tariffs

July 6, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand faces a critical 72-hour deadline as the US prepares to impose tariffs on its exports. With Vietnam securing a 20% rate, Thailand risks higher… Read More ›

Under fire minister leading a party in turmoil is pursuing one of the government most worthy policies

Under fire minister leading a party in turmoil is pursuing one of the government most worthy policies

July 6, 2025

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

Under fire Deputy PM Pirapan leads bold energy reforms to cut soaring electricity costs and boost Thailand’s energy security amid party turmoil. Despite political chaos… Read More ›

Ex Songkhla Democrat Party MP & Prime Ministerial advisor warns about the particular danger of EV cars

Ex Songkhla Democrat Party MP & Prime Ministerial advisor warns about the particular danger of EV cars

July 6, 2025

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

Former Democrat MP Sirichoke Sopha warns of hidden EV dangers after his parked, unplugged PHEV burst into flames at 3 am. The explosion destroyed the… Read More ›

Political courting has begun to decide Thailand’s next Prime Minister if Paetongtarn is removed by judges

Political courting has begun to decide Thailand’s next Prime Minister if Paetongtarn is removed by judges

July 5, 2025

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

Thailand’s next PM likely to be Chaikasem if Paetongtarn is ousted by the court. Meanwhile, Bhumjaithai’s Anutin courts the People’s Party for interim rule amid… Read More ›

Cross-border corruption and money laundering between Thai and Cambodian labour officials probed

Cross-border corruption and money laundering between Thai and Cambodian labour officials probed

July 4, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

DSI busts massive foreign worker extortion ring in Bangkok. Raids over a potential ฿6 billion scam, secret payments to Cambodian officials, and suspected collusion within… Read More ›

New cabinet members solemn oath-taking ceremony before the King and Queen at the Dusit Palace

New cabinet members solemn oath-taking ceremony before the King and Queen at the Dusit Palace

July 3, 2025

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

Thailand’s new cabinet took a solemn oath before the King and Queen at Dusit Palace. Amid political turmoil, Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai became Acting Prime… Read More ›

People’s Party leader ‘Teng’ steps up with an offer, putting the country first to end any political deadlock

People’s Party leader ‘Teng’ steps up with an offer, putting the country first to end any political deadlock

July 3, 2025

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

People’s Party leader Teng demands a clear deal: support for a new PM only if a general election is held within six months and a… Read More ›

Political feud targeting the Prime Minister as Senators object to her swearing in as Culture Minister

Political feud targeting the Prime Minister as Senators object to her swearing in as Culture Minister

July 3, 2025

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

Suspended PM Paetongtarn faces backlash over bid to become Culture Minister, as senators threaten court action against Acting PM Suriya if he swears her in.… Read More ›

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