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Bank of Thailand boss stresses stability taking up the reins with a new man at the Ministry of Finance

Bank of Thailand boss stresses stability taking up the reins with a new man at the Ministry of Finance

October 2, 2025

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Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn takes charge, vowing stability and independence, while new Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphat tackles weak GDP, a rising baht and… Read More ›

Phuket People’s Party MP wants action to limit and screen foreign tourist visas to weed out undesirables

Phuket People’s Party MP wants action to limit and screen foreign tourist visas to weed out undesirables

October 2, 2025

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Phuket MP Chalermpong demands tighter visa rules and pre-arrival screening for foreign tourists after repeated crimes, public scandals and disruptive behaviour spark outrage and threaten… Read More ›

PM confirms government’s referendum plan to scrap MOUs with Cambodia. Top People’s Party MP shocked

PM confirms government’s referendum plan to scrap MOUs with Cambodia. Top People’s Party MP shocked

October 2, 2025

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PM Anutin confirms government plan for a referendum to cancel MOUs 43 and 44 with Cambodia. People’s Party MP Rome warns the move risks national… Read More ›

People’s Party firebrand MP warns of billions pouring into Thai markets and critical firms from Cambodia

People’s Party firebrand MP warns of billions pouring into Thai markets and critical firms from Cambodia

October 1, 2025

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People’s Party MP Wiroj warns that billions from Cambodian scam and casino networks could flow into Thailand, threatening markets and critical firms, while gold exports… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin plays the hero on Tuesday as he personally flew organs donated by 19 year old man 

Prime Minister Anutin plays the hero on Tuesday as he personally flew organs donated by 19 year old man 

October 1, 2025

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plays hero as he personally flies organs donated by a 19-year-old, saving seven lives, meeting the grieving family, and showing hands-on… Read More ›

Dark days ahead for the economy despite a 1.8% GDP gain with ominous warning signs on employment

Dark days ahead for the economy despite a 1.8% GDP gain with ominous warning signs on employment

September 30, 2025

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Dark days loom for Thailand’s economy as GDP growth falls to 1.8%, but unemployment spikes, consumer confidence plunges, exports falter, tourism declines and fiscal pressures… Read More ›

Senate collusion raised by People’s Party MP who says he was intimidated as Commission probe progresses

Senate collusion raised by People’s Party MP who says he was intimidated as Commission probe progresses

September 30, 2025

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People’s Party MP says he was physically intimidated and forcibly silenced in Parliament while exposing Senate collusion, as the ongoing investigation into 138 senators and… Read More ›

Talks with Chinese ambassador indicate link between politics and Chinese visitors numbers to Thailand

Talks with Chinese ambassador indicate link between politics and Chinese visitors numbers to Thailand

September 30, 2025

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Politics and anti-Chinese sentiment may have played a role in collapsing Chinese tourist flows to Thailand in 2025 as Golden Week arrivals plunge 24%, while… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin’s policy statement on Monday mauled by Pheu Thai legal heavyweight Chusak Sirinil

Prime Minister Anutin’s policy statement on Monday mauled by Pheu Thai legal heavyweight Chusak Sirinil

September 30, 2025

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Anutin’s policy speech on Monday failed to impress as Pheu Thai legal heavyweight Chusak Sirinil tore apart the interim government, exposing its empty promises, political… Read More ›

Thailand gives Cambodian squatters days to leave Thai soil or face prosecution and up to 15 years jail

Thailand gives Cambodian squatters days to leave Thai soil or face prosecution and up to 15 years jail

September 29, 2025

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Thailand escalates its hardline border crackdown after deadly clashes with Cambodia, sealing crossings, deploying troops and forestry officers, installing fences, and ordering illegal Cambodian settlers… Read More ›

Concern for US tariff deal as new Thai government shows enthusiasm for stronger links with Beijing

Concern for US tariff deal as new Thai government shows enthusiasm for stronger links with Beijing

September 29, 2025

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Thailand’s new government is pushing closer ties with China through a major rice deal, tourism initiatives, and trade talks, raising concerns over U.S. relations as… Read More ›

Bhumjaithai wins Sisaket byelection. Not a knockout blow to Pheu Thai’s recovery with a strong showing

Bhumjaithai wins Sisaket byelection. Not a knockout blow to Pheu Thai’s recovery with a strong showing

September 29, 2025

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Bhumjaithai wins Sisaket by-election as Jintawan Traisaranakul takes the seat by 8,744 votes, giving PM Anutin a timely boost, yet Pheu Thai retains key support,… Read More ›

Ex Bangkok deputy governor demands that proper responsibility be taken for the Samsen Road sinkhole

Ex Bangkok deputy governor demands that proper responsibility be taken for the Samsen Road sinkhole

September 28, 2025

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Former Bangkok deputy governor demands full accountability for the giant Samsen Road sinkhole, slams MRTA for dodging responsibility and questions the contract consortium linked to… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin’s slip in Ayutthaya on Saturday lands him in rising hot water with the People’s Party

Prime Minister Anutin’s slip in Ayutthaya on Saturday lands him in rising hot water with the People’s Party

September 28, 2025

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Prime Minister Anutin sparks outrage in Ayutthaya after claiming votes for People’s Party MP Tae are votes for him, triggering immediate backlash from party leaders… Read More ›

Pheu Thai fights for its life in Sisaket and targets the growing alliance of the Bhumjaithai and People’s Parties

Pheu Thai fights for its life in Sisaket and targets the growing alliance of the Bhumjaithai and People’s Parties

September 27, 2025

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Pheu Thai fights for its political survival in Sisaket as the Bhumjaithai-People’s Party alliance pushes a top-down charter rewrite. Sunday’s by-election becomes a high-stakes battle… Read More ›

Plan to revise Thai tourism numbers by promoting sports and pivoting towards Asia and the Middle East

Plan to revise Thai tourism numbers by promoting sports and pivoting towards Asia and the Middle East

September 27, 2025

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New Tourism and Sports Minister Atthakorn Sirilathayakorn announces a bold plan to revive Thailand’s tourism industry by shifting focus to Asia and the Middle East,… Read More ›

Attorney General will not appeal Thasksin’s lèse-majesté acquittal despite mounting political pressure

Attorney General will not appeal Thasksin’s lèse-majesté acquittal despite mounting political pressure

September 27, 2025

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The Attorney-General will not appeal Thaksin Shinawatra’s lèse-majesté acquittal, handing him a major legal win weeks into prison, while claims of outside work duties caused… Read More ›

Constitution may be going nowhere even as moves unfold. Gen Prawit stoutly defends the 2017 version

Constitution may be going nowhere even as moves unfold. Gen Prawit stoutly defends the 2017 version

September 26, 2025

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Thailand’s constitutional reform faces mounting gridlock as Pheu Thai pushes a 151-member draft with broad public input, while Bhumjaithai and the People’s Party favour parliament-only… Read More ›

Samsen Rd sinkhole erupts in Parliament collapsing the session after People’s Party refused a debate

Samsen Rd sinkhole erupts in Parliament collapsing the session after People’s Party refused a debate

September 26, 2025

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Bangkok’s massive Samsen Road sinkhole sparks political chaos as Parliament collapses. Pheu Thai MPs demand debate, but the People’s Party blocks it. PM Anutin refuses… Read More ›

Motorcycle thief arrested in Songkhla for snatching a bracelet from a tourist at speed on public taxi

Motorcycle thief arrested in Songkhla for snatching a bracelet from a tourist at speed on public taxi

September 25, 2025

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Motorcycle thief arrested in Songkhla after snatching a tourist’s gold necklace at speed on a public bus as Thailand faces falling Asian visitors and rising… Read More ›

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