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UN Rapporteur warns of a ‘Living Hell’ in Cambodian scam compounds despite Phnom Penh’s crackdown

UN Rapporteur warns of a ‘Living Hell’ in Cambodian scam compounds despite Phnom Penh’s crackdown

August 3, 2026

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A UN warning has cast new doubt on Cambodia’s anti-scam drive, saying victims still face a “living hell” inside prison-like compounds despite mass raids, international… Read More ›

Sweeping overhaul of the deportation process places immense new power in the hands of the government

Sweeping overhaul of the deportation process places immense new power in the hands of the government

August 2, 2026

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Thailand’s new deportation regime gives authorities broader powers to expel foreigners considered contrary to the public good or Thai moral values as ministers streamline removals,… Read More ›

Gang’s reign of terror and murder in Pattaya leads to debate in Thailand on the country’s death penalty

Gang’s reign of terror and murder in Pattaya leads to debate in Thailand on the country’s death penalty

August 2, 2026

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Thailand’s grisly discovery of two mass murder scenes in Pattaya has reignited demands for executions to resume. PM Anutin says convicted killers will receive no… Read More ›

New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use

New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use

August 2, 2026

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Thailand’s cannabis free-for-all faces its biggest challenge yet as ministers prepare a landmark law restricting use to medicine, enforcing nationwide licensing, banning promotion and introducing… Read More ›

No leniency for killers says Prime Minister who flew to Pattaya on Saturday and apologised to Russians

No leniency for killers says Prime Minister who flew to Pattaya on Saturday and apologised to Russians

August 1, 2026

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Five linked murders, two recently released ex-prisoners and a possible death penalty. PM Anutin flew to Pattaya, apologised to the Russian people, said the slain… Read More ›

Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is all that is needed to refer 229 cases for Senate collusion

Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is all that is needed to refer 229 cases for Senate collusion

August 1, 2026

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Thawee warns the Election Commission is “not a court” as pressure mounts to send the Senate collusion probe to the Supreme Court. More than 229… Read More ›

Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates

Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates

August 1, 2026

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Thailand launches its biggest investment drive in years as the baht hits a 15-month low, trade and current account deficits surge, imports overwhelm record exports… Read More ›

Prime Minister says Thailand is navigating a ‘New World Disorder’ and sets out a new economic agenda

Prime Minister says Thailand is navigating a ‘New World Disorder’ and sets out a new economic agenda

August 1, 2026

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Anutin warns the world has entered a “New World Disorder” as he unveils an AI-driven blueprint to remake Thailand through civil service reform, regional growth,… Read More ›

Thai tourism chiefs try to throttle back social media as the agency fends off problems on all fronts this year

Thai tourism chiefs try to throttle back social media as the agency fends off problems on all fronts this year

July 31, 2026

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Thailand’s tourism bosses are battling a perfect storm as social media controversies, headline-grabbing crimes, weaker European arrivals and Middle East disruption hit confidence. TAT warns… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin insists the Bhumjaithai Party is united and dismisses talk of a political change

Prime Minister Anutin insists the Bhumjaithai Party is united and dismisses talk of a political change

July 30, 2026

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Anutin shrugs off Monaco political pact rumours as Bhumjaithai faces its toughest test. Senate collusion ruling on 229 suspects slips to September while exam fraud… Read More ›

Thai travel blogger Hlun Solo found dead in Tbilisi, Georgia. Foreign Ministry awaits police findings

Thai travel blogger Hlun Solo found dead in Tbilisi, Georgia. Foreign Ministry awaits police findings

July 30, 2026

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Mystery surrounds the death of Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo after he was found dead in a Tbilisi hotel following more than two weeks of… Read More ›

Malay talks derailed by deadly insurgency attack on July 22. People in Narathiwat march to demand peace

Malay talks derailed by deadly insurgency attack on July 22. People in Narathiwat march to demand peace

July 29, 2026

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Narathiwat residents marched for peace after a deadly insurgent attack halted talks to end Thailand’s southern conflict. Five rangers were killed, causing officials to suspend… Read More ›

Witty warning from ‘Maverick Ambassador’ that Thailand is drawing closer to Beijing after PM’s visit

Witty warning from ‘Maverick Ambassador’ that Thailand is drawing closer to Beijing after PM’s visit

July 29, 2026

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Retired diplomat Rasmi Chalijanchai says Thailand has crossed a diplomatic line with China, warning Beijing’s growing influence threatens the kingdom’s independence and hoping it never… Read More ›

Tourism minister warns spending money in Thailand does not afford foreign nationals special privileges

Tourism minister warns spending money in Thailand does not afford foreign nationals special privileges

July 28, 2026

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Thailand draws a line after Chinese and Italian tourist rows. Minister insists no visitor can buy privileges as embassy involvement, investigations and public outrage put… Read More ›

Stakes rising in the Senate election collusion case as the opposition opens fire with evidence on file

Stakes rising in the Senate election collusion case as the opposition opens fire with evidence on file

July 28, 2026

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Anutin rejects Senate collusion allegations as Thailand’s Election Commission faces its biggest test. Commissioners must soon decide whether to prosecute 229 politicians, ministers and senators… Read More ›

No more money for petrol station which suffered the most deadly salvo in the 2025 Thai Cambodian war

No more money for petrol station which suffered the most deadly salvo in the 2025 Thai Cambodian war

July 28, 2026

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One year after Cambodia’s rocket attack killed civilians in Si Sa Ket, the owner of the devastated petrol station has been denied further government compensation… Read More ›

Two officials face serious criminal charges in exam scandal. Reports suggest 100 people may be called in

Two officials face serious criminal charges in exam scandal. Reports suggest 100 people may be called in

July 28, 2026

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Thailand’s exam cheating probe has reached the top as police charge two senior officials and summon 11 more suspects. Investigators are tracing a network of… Read More ›

Minister and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) boss travel to Belgium in pursuit of Tomorrowland event

Minister and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) boss travel to Belgium in pursuit of Tomorrowland event

July 27, 2026

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A 6.132-billion-baht tourism jackpot is in sight as Thailand finalises Tomorrowland plans in Belgium. Asia’s first festival will bring 150,000 fans to Chonburi, filling hotels… Read More ›

Thailand’s EV sales momentum downside as officials prepare to deal with rising consumer complaints

Thailand’s EV sales momentum downside as officials prepare to deal with rising consumer complaints

July 27, 2026

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, 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 ›

Land valued at over 2.1 billion baht seized from UK man in Krabi linked to company shareholding scheme

Land valued at over 2.1 billion baht seized from UK man in Krabi linked to company shareholding scheme

July 27, 2026

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A British-linked nominee network behind 2.146 billion baht of prime Krabi land has been exposed. Authorities seized 22 plots as police widened their investigation into… Read More ›

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