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Private runway probed by DSI linked to golf course owned by Anutin’s family in Nakhon Ratchasima

Private runway probed by DSI linked to golf course owned by Anutin’s family in Nakhon Ratchasima

July 21, 2025

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DSI is investigating a private runway at Rancho Charnvee Resort, owned by former Deputy PM Anutin’s family, amid claims a public road was absorbed into… Read More ›

Thaksin lifts morale of followers as US deal is in the works with a final rate close to that of Vietnam

Thaksin lifts morale of followers as US deal is in the works with a final rate close to that of Vietnam

July 20, 2025

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Former PM Thaksin boosts morale at Korat ceremony as US trade deal nears. Final tariff rate likely close to Vietnam’s 20%, says Finance Minister Pichai.… Read More ›

Military blasts Cambodia for breaching international law by planting mines which injured 3 soldiers

Military blasts Cambodia for breaching international law by planting mines which injured 3 soldiers

July 20, 2025

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The Thai military accuses Cambodia of planting new Russian-made landmines that injured 3 soldiers near the border. Over 100 mines are believed to have been… Read More ›

Tourism minister visits Pattaya. Promises new safer environment for foreign tourists with security tech

Tourism minister visits Pattaya. Promises new safer environment for foreign tourists with security tech

July 19, 2025

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Tourism minister visits Pattaya, pledges crackdown on crime and new security tech after safety fears shake the city. With tourism down 5%, officials vow a… Read More ›

Election Commission moves forward steadily with Election Collusion case linked to Bhumjaithai Party

Election Commission moves forward steadily with Election Collusion case linked to Bhumjaithai Party

July 19, 2025

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The Bhumjaithai Party and 138 senators face mounting pressure as Thailand’s Election Commission advances a major probe into alleged collusion in the Senate election, amid… Read More ›

Senate Committee Chair tells government to send Trump’s men packing and accept the 36% tariff rate

Senate Committee Chair tells government to send Trump’s men packing and accept the 36% tariff rate

July 18, 2025

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Thai Senate chair urges government to accept Trump’s 36% tariff now, then cut tariffs slowly to protect SMEs amid tense US trade talks. Balancing risks,… Read More ›

Army private who lost foot promoted to Sergeant as probe into the origin of the Russian mine is opened

Army private who lost foot promoted to Sergeant as probe into the origin of the Russian mine is opened

July 18, 2025

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Thai soldier loses foot in blast near Cambodia, promoted to Sergeant with ฿1M payout. Army probes if the Russian mine was newly planted. Officials warn… Read More ›

Monk mistress thought the money was never-ending. Went through ฿385 million. Blew ฿3 million in one day

Monk mistress thought the money was never-ending. Went through ฿385 million. Blew ฿3 million in one day

July 17, 2025

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Mistress to monks Wilawan Emsawat blew ฿385 million, including ฿3 million in one day. She admitted to a steady cash flow from senior monks and… Read More ›

Ex-PM Thaksin’s lèse-majesté trial hearings close in Bangkok. Court sets August 22nd as Judgement Day

Ex-PM Thaksin’s lèse-majesté trial hearings close in Bangkok. Court sets August 22nd as Judgement Day

July 17, 2025

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Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra’s lese-majeste trial wraps up in Bangkok. Verdict set for August 22, marking 2 years since his return from exile. With key… Read More ›

Thai soldier loses leg stepping on landmine on patrol at the Thai Cambodian border in Ubon Ratchathani

Thai soldier loses leg stepping on landmine on patrol at the Thai Cambodian border in Ubon Ratchathani

July 17, 2025

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Thai soldier loses leg after stepping on a landmine during routine patrol near the Thai-Cambodian border in Ubon Ratchathani. The blast was at a former… Read More ›

Seductress arrested at high-end Nonthaburi housing estate for receiving embezzled money from top monk

Seductress arrested at high-end Nonthaburi housing estate for receiving embezzled money from top monk

July 16, 2025

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Seductress Wilawan “Golf” Emsawat arrested at luxury Nonthaburi estate for laundering millions from top monks amid Thailand’s biggest Buddhist scandal. Linked to embezzlement, extortion and… Read More ›

Trump tariff crisis has exposed the colonisation of the Thai economy by Chinese zero-dollar factories

Trump tariff crisis has exposed the colonisation of the Thai economy by Chinese zero-dollar factories

July 16, 2025

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Trump tariffs expose China’s economic colonisation of Thailand, revealing soaring exports but collapsing factories and rising imports. With US trade talks under pressure and regional… Read More ›

Acting PM and Navy deny plans for a US naval base in Phang-nga after claims by protest leader Sondhi

Acting PM and Navy deny plans for a US naval base in Phang-nga after claims by protest leader Sondhi

July 15, 2025

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Acting PM and Royal Thai Navy firmly deny plans to allow a US naval base in Phang-nga after protest leader Sondhi claims a secret deal… Read More ›

Legal moves targeting Shinawatras and Pheu Thai from Election and Anti-Corruption Commissions

Legal moves targeting Shinawatras and Pheu Thai from Election and Anti-Corruption Commissions

July 15, 2025

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Shinawatras and Pheu Thai face legal battles as the Election and Anti-Corruption Commissions probe alleged undue influence and ethics breaches. A crucial ruling Tuesday could… Read More ›

Cambodia’s Hun Sen’s statements grow increasingly shrill as the menace of cybercrime is being tackled

Cambodia’s Hun Sen’s statements grow increasingly shrill as the menace of cybercrime is being tackled

July 14, 2025

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Hun Sen’s shrill attacks escalate as Thailand’s military cracks down on cross-border cybercrime gangs. Tensions soar with leaked calls, border raids and an international task… Read More ›

Burmese refugees and defeated forces flood into Tak as junta suffers another military setback in Karen

Burmese refugees and defeated forces flood into Tak as junta suffers another military setback in Karen

July 13, 2025

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Chaos erupts as Burmese troops flee into Thailand after KNLA base assault; over 100 soldiers surrender, hundreds of civilians displaced, and at least 30 killed… Read More ›

Election Commission dismisses strong speculation of legal action over Senate election collusion claims

Election Commission dismisses strong speculation of legal action over Senate election collusion claims

July 13, 2025

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Bhumjaithai faces rising political pressure as the Election Commission denies imminent Senate collusion charges and the Minister of the Interior pushes review of Khao Kradong… Read More ›

Thai SME sector raises the alarm as the government struggles to deal with a fast-moving US tariff crisis

Thai SME sector raises the alarm as the government struggles to deal with a fast-moving US tariff crisis

July 13, 2025

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

Thai SMEs sound alarm as US imposes 36% tariffs, risking 3.7M jobs and 5,000 factories. Vietnam gains edge with 0% tariffs, deepening trade gap. Government… Read More ›

Monks and laywomen to be criminalised for having illicit sex in new legal move by top Buddhist agency due to scandal

Monks and laywomen to be criminalised for having illicit sex in new legal move by top Buddhist agency due to scandal

July 12, 2025

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Thailand’s top Buddhist agency is pushing a new law to criminalise monks and laywomen for illicit sex, following a scandal involving explicit photos of monks… Read More ›

Political divisions play out in Korat as Prime Minister Paetongtarn attended the city’s Candle Festival

Political divisions play out in Korat as Prime Minister Paetongtarn attended the city’s Candle Festival

July 12, 2025

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

Prime Minister Paetongtarn’s visit to Korat’s Candle Festival sparked fierce protests and political clashes. Rival crowds demanded her resignation or showed support amid tension over… Read More ›

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