Politics
Thailand’s EV sales momentum downside as officials prepare to deal with rising consumer complaints
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Hundreds of EV owners could get their day in court without paying legal costs after Thailand moved towards unprecedented action against one manufacturer. A total… Read More ›
Police sergeant fends off four attackers with gunfire in latest southern insurgency attack in Pattani
A wounded police sergeant returned fire after four gunmen opened fire in a brazen Pattani ambush. The attackers escaped by motorcycle and boat, sparking a… Read More ›
Ex PM and Democrat Party leader urges politicians implicated in Senate Collusion files to come clean
As the Senate collusion case reaches its biggest test, Abhisit has urged named politicians to answer publicly, while opposition leaders warn the Election Commission against… Read More ›
Security forces hunt men responsible for a deadly attack this week. One arrested and a warrant issued
One suspect arrested and another wanted over the Narathiwat checkpoint massacre that killed five rangers. Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul orders a relentless manhunt as… Read More ›
Crackdown on foreign nominee firms and business concerns moves into Krabi with 1,000 firms hot listed
Krabi becomes the next target in Thailand’s illegal business crackdown as more than 1,000 companies face investigation. Deputy Interior Minister Polpeera orders a money trail… Read More ›
Shift in the Thai economy sees the lowest baht value in 15 months as imports rise far faster than exports
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy faces a new warning as the baht slumps to a 15-month low, imports outstrip record exports and the current account swings to a… Read More ›
Landbridge scheme shunted after review as plan emerges to strengthen rail connectivity and Ranong Port
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s trillion-baht Land Bridge is effectively dead after a government review found it uneconomic, environmentally risky and commercially weak. Ministers are switching to a new… Read More ›
Thailand and China move closer on defence and security co-operation after Prime Minister’s visit
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The Kingdom and mainland are fast-tracking closer security ties after PM Anutin’s Beijing visit, launching a new 2+2 defence dialogue, expanding military cooperation and targeting… Read More ›
Minister of Finance Ekniti says kingdom not severely impacted by latest tariff round imposed on Friday
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Bangkok is scrambling to protect Thai exports after Trump’s latest tariff blitz placed Thailand in the tougher 12.5% bracket. Ministers are rushing negotiations as Washington… Read More ›
Bangkok gets tough and orders military to ‘hunt down’ terrorists who murdered five soldiers on Wednesday
Crime, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Bangkok has imposed martial law in Narathiwat after a coordinated insurgent attack killed five Army rangers. Troops now have expanded powers as commanders vow to… Read More ›
Crackdown turned nightmare for foreign owners with plan to treat nominee schemes as money laundering
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s nominee crackdown could become far more severe as a proposal would make hidden foreign ownership a money laundering crime. AMLO powers, land seizures, asset… Read More ›
Site foreman callously murdered by balaclava clad executioners as insurgency campaign hits hard
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s southern insurgency has turned deadlier as militants kill six people in 24 hours, executing a Yala road foreman hours after six insurgents openly rode… Read More ›
Thailand promotes road safety at the United Nations while tens of thousands die on Thai roads each year
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand showcases road safety at the UN despite having one of Asia’s deadliest road networks. UK warnings remain in force as 14,144 motorcyclists died last… Read More ›
Now the government’s crackdown targets unlicensed hotels. Five managers arrested in Phuket raids
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Five Phuket hotel managers arrested as Deputy Interior Minister Polpeera raids illegal resorts. Probe widens into suspected Russian and Chinese nominee ownership, finances and business… Read More ›
Abhisit shifts to active support for opposition’s efforts to expose massive collusion in 2024 Senate election
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva joins opposition demands to expose alleged Senate election collusion, piling pressure on the Election Commission before its pivotal August ruling as… Read More ›
Transport policy shift following China visit. Thailand to strengthen cargo connectivity with the mainland
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Prime Minister Anutin reshapes Thailand’s transport strategy after Beijing talks, putting China rail links and new seaports ahead of the trillion-baht Land Bridge. Top banker… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Thailand and China move closer on defence and security co-operation after Prime Minister’s visit
July 25, 2026
The Kingdom and mainland are fast-tracking closer
Minister of Finance Ekniti says kingdom not severely impacted by latest tariff round imposed on Friday
July 24, 2026
Bangkok is scrambling to protect Thai exports after
Crackdown turned nightmare for foreign owners with plan to treat nominee schemes as money laundering
July 24, 2026
Thailand’s nominee crackdown could become far
Site foreman callously murdered by balaclava clad executioners as insurgency campaign hits hard
July 24, 2026
Thailand’s southern insurgency has turned
King Power in tentative talks with Citigroup about Leicester City sale after freefall to UK’s third tier
July 24, 2026
From 5,000-1 Premiership miracle to League One misery.
Abhisit shifts to active support for opposition’s efforts to expose massive collusion in 2024 Senate election
July 23, 2026
Former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva joins opposition demands
Five soldiers killed in attack by armed insurgents at a checkpoint in Narathiwat on Wednesday evening
July 23, 2026
Thailand’s Deep South erupts again as militants
Police hunt DJ in Nakhon Si Thammarat after body is found with baffling evidence as to cause of death
July 23, 2026
Former DJ disappears after decomposing body is found
New Zealand teenager released on bail after mum flies to the rescue. Days spent in jail and head shaved
July 22, 2026
Mother rescues New Zealand teenager Loukas Rainger
Am Cyanide beats second murder rap in court. Judges rule not enough evidence she poisoned a vegetable vendor
July 22, 2026
Thailand’s suspected cyanide serial killer
Border Patrol volunteer shot in Yala while on leave at a relatives home as insurgency unrest continues
July 22, 2026
Security forces have launched an urgent manhunt after
Suspect wanted for exchange robbery in Phuket looks like a foreigner. Police say it may be an elaborate disguise
July 22, 2026
Police are probing possible insider knowledge after a
Top lawyer in fight with Nakhon Ratchasima host bar over the use of formal legal gowns to serve guests
July 21, 2026
Celebrity lawyer Saiyut Pengboonchu has gone to police
Police are to summon, charge staff found at a private property in Nonthaburi working on exam papers
July 21, 2026
Eleven people found at a Bang Bua Thong house in June,
Democrat Party Deputy Leader reveals flaws in the TH-AI Passport plan and calls on Minister to abort it
July 21, 2026
Thailand’s ฿1.6 billion TH-AI Passport faces
Big Ran, the top police officer in nominee shareholder operations tipped as 16th National Police Chief
July 20, 2026
The race for Thailand’s top police job appears
People’s Party leader launches scathing attack on Prime Minister Anutin and government on corruption
July 20, 2026
People’s Party declares political war on the
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