Politics
Senator Upakit met Narcotics Bureau investigators pursuing money laundering enquiries against him
Interestingly, after being confronted with potential charges by the investigators which he refused to acknowledge, Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun was taken to have his fingerprints checked… Read More ›
Polls show advantage still with the opposition and that Pheu Thai is on course for government reins
Two polls by two reputable polling organisations show the Pheu Thai Party and Move Forward Party still consolidating their position while the Bhumjaithai Party and… Read More ›
Business leaders praise election clarity but survey shows anxiety about threat of political instability
Culture, Economy, Politics, Thailand:
Growing speculation that the current Prime Minister, Prayut Chan ocha, may take a seat in the House of Representatives for the United Thai Nation (Ruam… Read More ›
Pheu Thai brewing up a storm which threatens to sweep aside the political order seen since 2019
A new poll confirms that the country’s largest and main opposition party will, barring an extraordinary upset or unforeseen circumstances, form the next Thai government… Read More ›
Bad week on the campaign trail for General Prayut as a lack of public enthusiasm makes itself known
Videos that have gone viral show two women in Ratchaburi province this week being manhandled by police and security officials at a rally for General… Read More ›
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan warns that those in power who support coups still exist
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The highlighting of the ideological divisions in Thai society by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan on Wednesday and a statement which appeared to suggest the… Read More ›
China’s new foreign minister warns of certain US-Chinese war if Washington fails to reverse course
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Escalating war in Ukraine could trigger a Chinese grab for Taiwan as the United States turns the economic screws on Beijing and tries to engineer… Read More ›
General Election turns into a referendum on Pot as Chuwit calls on the public to kick out Bhumjaithai
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Cannabis policy is turning into an electoral nightmare for the Bhumjaithai Party with growing public opposition to the recreational free for all and the easy… Read More ›
PM hospitalised with chronic arthritic condition which impacts 3% of people aged over 60 years old
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The prime minister, Prayut Chan ocha, on Saturday, issued a statement emphasising that his mental and physical health was still robust and that he was… Read More ›
Minister suspended from duties after top court accepts suit from MPs linking him with business
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The removal of Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob comes just days after he warned prolific whistleblower Chuwit Kamolvisit that he had only 13 days to… Read More ›
Minister: Chuwit has 13 days to back up corruption claims related to Bangkok’s Orange line contract
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, on Tuesday, appeared to try calm tensions between the Bhumjaithai Party and Chuwit Kamolvisit but, at the same time, his… Read More ›
Anutin rejects Chuwit’s claims about Bangkok’s mass transit Orange line and Bhumjaithai’s election odds
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Chuwit arrived at Government House on Wednesday and waved the Thai flag before being invited inside to meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha. His latest… Read More ›
Pheu Thai candidate in Bangkok says incomes have fallen by 2% since 2020 as economy is failing in the long run
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Bangkok candidate for the main opposition party reminds voters that this election is about the economy and why change must come. Juthaphon Keturathorn calls for… Read More ›
PM’s party lashes out at MP Rangsiman Rome’s ‘irresponsible’ revelations in parliament last week
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Series of sweeping and serious allegations made by the MP in parliament who is known for his progressive politics has already led to one defamation… Read More ›
Top Royal Thai Police officers under scrutiny over links to huge illegal online gambling cash flows
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Latest revelations by Chuwit Kamolvisit focus on police officers within the force taking bribes from the illegal gaming industry moonlighting as masters of business and… Read More ›
War with China is a rising spectre that must be confronted as US General predicts conflict by 2025
Culture, Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand has in recent years hedged its bets by using the 10-nation ASEAN community as a shield. However, lately, some of its key members including… Read More ›
Senator urges Pheu Thai to drop third Shinawatra as PM and enter a coalition pact after the election
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
It is an indicator of the situation which may emerge after the anticipated May 7th General Election in which the Pheu Thai Party is widely… Read More ›
Stiff opposition to government media regulation bill as industry groups call for its withdrawal in parliament
Culture, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Media bodies in Thailand are wary of the new bill which includes a ฿25 million media fund and the control it may give to officials… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan warns that those in power who support coups still exist
March 12, 2023
The highlighting of the ideological divisions in Thai
Crazed man sets wife ablaze in front of onlookers and knifed her to death afterwards in a Samut Prakan ravine
March 8, 2023
Harrowing circumstances of the murder of 45-year-old
Pre-inquest review hearing into death of Wild Boar soccer player Dom scheduled for July 6th
March 5, 2023
The sudden death of the young teenager pursuing his
Minister suspended from duties after top court accepts suit from MPs linking him with business
March 3, 2023
The removal of Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob
Police launch a full probe into the death of Finnish national near Pattaya with his throat cut in bed
March 1, 2023
The 49-year-old wife of 5 years reported that
25-year-old criminal mastermind of drug empire changed his identity from Thai to South Korean
February 27, 2023
Metropolitan Police Bureau Investigation Chief Police
Tragic death of Uyghur Muslim in Immigration detention raises case of 50 men seeking asylum from China
February 24, 2023
Human rights groups and NGOs including the UNHCR are
Family and villagers seize body of slain insurgent wanted for a number of bombing attacks in Yala
February 22, 2023
On Tuesday, the Commander of Army Region 4 Lieutenant
PM’s party lashes out at MP Rangsiman Rome’s ‘irresponsible’ revelations in parliament last week
February 21, 2023
Series of sweeping and serious allegations made by the
Credit crunch as firms seek more bank loans with tightened lending criteria and recession fears
February 18, 2023
Current liquidity problem in the industrial and
Top Royal Thai Police officers under scrutiny over links to huge illegal online gambling cash flows
February 15, 2023
Latest revelations by Chuwit Kamolvisit focus on
Senator urges Pheu Thai to drop third Shinawatra as PM and enter a coalition pact after the election
February 12, 2023
It is an indicator of the situation which may emerge
Volatile and expensive baht a problem for the economy, could be subject to speculative trading in the dollar
February 10, 2023
The government’s economic planners are nervously
Stiff opposition to government media regulation bill as industry groups call for its withdrawal in parliament
February 8, 2023
Media bodies in Thailand are wary of the new bill
Russia insists American Boeing aircraft flying to Thailand are safely maintained despite blowout
February 7, 2023
Azur Air flight passengers were given food,
Frenchman held in Bangkok for extorting money from foreigners in Pattaya claiming police links
February 4, 2023
Big Joke or Deputy National Police Chief General
Burmese in Thailand take to the streets in support of the country’s democratic unity government
February 2, 2023
Military junta and its reviled Tatmadaw forces are
