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Child saves police officers lives in Narathiwat by raising the alarm as a bomb was fitted to their truck

Child saves police officers lives in Narathiwat by raising the alarm as a bomb was fitted to their truck

June 21, 2026

Crime, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A child foiled a deadly bomb plot in Narathiwat after spotting a suspect beside a police vehicle outside a mosque. Minutes later, the device exploded.… Read More ›

Phuket Governor pushes a tripling of the island’s hotel tax rate to boost foreign tourist arrival numbers

Phuket Governor pushes a tripling of the island’s hotel tax rate to boost foreign tourist arrival numbers

June 21, 2026

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Phuket is considering tripling hotel taxes to 3% in a move that could raise up to ฿1.5 billion a year. Officials are also targeting thousands… Read More ›

Thailand’s media firmament faces a slow collapse as international digital services eat up market share

Thailand’s media firmament faces a slow collapse as international digital services eat up market share

June 21, 2026

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

Thailand’s broadcasting model is under siege as Netflix, YouTube and TikTok reshape viewing habits, drain advertising revenue and challenge regulation. With TV licences set to… Read More ›

Crackdown in southern provinces against nominee and foreign owned enterprises intensifies. 48 arrested

Crackdown in southern provinces against nominee and foreign owned enterprises intensifies. 48 arrested

June 20, 2026

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More than 500 police officers launched dawn raids across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi, arresting 48 suspects and seizing ฿1.05 billion in assets as investigators… Read More ›

Dr. Cheng goes to Brussels to get Thailand’s access to Horizon Europe, an advanced technology programme

Dr. Cheng goes to Brussels to get Thailand’s access to Horizon Europe, an advanced technology programme

June 20, 2026

Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Dr. Cheng heads to Brussels to plug Thailand into Europe’s €95.5 billion innovation machine as Bangkok targets AI, advanced manufacturing and high-tech growth. Talks with… Read More ›

People’s Party MP says DSI claims are not right and vows to co-operate despite parliamentary immunity

People’s Party MP says DSI claims are not right and vows to co-operate despite parliamentary immunity

June 20, 2026

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People’s Party MP Pawut Pongwitayaphanu denies links to a ฿6 billion forex fraud probe after DSI traced ฿28 million to an account associated with him.… Read More ›

DSI looks at Lawyer Tum’s file alleging corruption in airport procurement linked to a former deputy PM

DSI looks at Lawyer Tum’s file alleging corruption in airport procurement linked to a former deputy PM

June 20, 2026

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

DSI investigators have opened a probe into an alleged ฿74.9 million Suvarnabhumi Airport contract scandal after claims linked a former deputy PM and a major… Read More ›

Rapid deportation order from PM means scrapping the rule that prisoners must pay for their flights home in advance

Rapid deportation order from PM means scrapping the rule that prisoners must pay for their flights home in advance

June 19, 2026

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Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt is preparing reforms to speed deportations, end lengthy detention for foreign offenders and cut state costs. Backed by PM Anutin,… Read More ›

Thailand and China agreed to deepen cultural and heritage ties to assist stronger trade and diplomacy

Thailand and China agreed to deepen cultural and heritage ties to assist stronger trade and diplomacy

June 19, 2026

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Thailand and China are deepening ties with a sweeping cultural push covering UNESCO heritage, tourism, film, museums and creative industries. The move follows 50 years… Read More ›

Long haul arrivals down 1.6% but tourism chiefs hope to recover and match 2025 visitor and income levels

Long haul arrivals down 1.6% but tourism chiefs hope to recover and match 2025 visitor and income levels

June 19, 2026

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

TAT cuts its 2026 long-haul tourism forecast by one million visitors after Middle East flight disruption, but arrivals are down just 1.6%. Europe and the… Read More ›

Minister proposes levy for tourists travelling to Koh Samui to fund better infrastructure and support

Minister proposes levy for tourists travelling to Koh Samui to fund better infrastructure and support

June 19, 2026

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Koh Samui faces a tourism shake-up as Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul backs a visitor levy to fund roads and safety, while PM Anutin Charnvirakul orders a… Read More ›

Thailand sought out closer ties with Russia at Kazan Summit as an attack by Ukraine unfolded in Moscow

Thailand sought out closer ties with Russia at Kazan Summit as an attack by Ukraine unfolded in Moscow

June 19, 2026

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

Anutin and Foreign Minister Sihasak return from Russia after high-stakes talks on energy, trade and space technology as Moscow targets ASEAN’s 680 million consumers. The… Read More ›

OECD tax regime expected to boost Thailand’s tax take as a global minimum tax rate of 15% is enforced

OECD tax regime expected to boost Thailand’s tax take as a global minimum tax rate of 15% is enforced

June 19, 2026

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand is joining a global tax transparency network that will allow Revenue officials to scrutinise multinational profits worldwide from 2027. Backed by a new 15%… Read More ›

Stark and disturbing data shows Thai households are losing out in an economy that is driving inequality

Stark and disturbing data shows Thai households are losing out in an economy that is driving inequality

June 18, 2026

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

Thailand’s economy is surging ahead on paper as exports rise, growth forecasts improve and global ratings agencies express confidence. Yet new data reveals a harsher… Read More ›

Minister visits Koh Samui to talk safety as concerns about the island’s roads grow over motorbike deaths

Minister visits Koh Samui to talk safety as concerns about the island’s roads grow over motorbike deaths

June 18, 2026

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Koh Samui’s safety record is under the spotlight after the death of Australian sprint star Jemma Stapleton, prompting a ministerial intervention, a major police probe… Read More ›

Deputy Governor Krung, in the eye of a political storm receives a hero’s welcome in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Deputy Governor Krung, in the eye of a political storm receives a hero’s welcome in Nakhon Si Thammarat

June 18, 2026

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Deputy Governor Krung gets a hero’s welcome after being swept out of Phuket in a dramatic clean-up. As crowds cheer his return home, Bangkok inspectors… Read More ›

People’s Party piles pressure on Senate President with video and new questions over rigged 2024 election claims

People’s Party piles pressure on Senate President with video and new questions over rigged 2024 election claims

June 18, 2026

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Senate election chaos deepens as a leaked video, alleged vote-fixing and Surat Thani money trails pile pressure on Senate President Mongkol Surasajja. With 229 people… Read More ›

High level shakeup in Phuket. Governor and deputies transferred out after a complex power struggle

High level shakeup in Phuket. Governor and deputies transferred out after a complex power struggle

June 17, 2026

Crime, Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Phuket’s governor is out and two deputy governors have been moved as PM Anutin Charnvirakul launches a dramatic shake-up amid beach land scandals, alleged mafia-style… Read More ›

Ben Smith’s 600 million baht yacht is being auctioned off after being seized by money laundering agency

Ben Smith’s 600 million baht yacht is being auctioned off after being seized by money laundering agency

June 17, 2026

Crime, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

AMLO is auctioning the 600-million-baht ATLAS superyacht seized in the Ben Smith cybercrime probe as Thailand’s biggest fraud crackdown tops ฿20 billion in frozen assets.… Read More ›

PM Anutin flies to Asean-Russia Summit. Expected to have talks with Putin as Thailand seeks oil supplies

PM Anutin flies to Asean-Russia Summit. Expected to have talks with Putin as Thailand seeks oil supplies

June 16, 2026

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

PM Anutin heads to Russia for a crucial summit with Vladimir Putin as Thailand pushes for new energy supplies, expanded exports, investment and tourism links.… Read More ›

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