Politics

Constitutional Court orders the Move Forward Party’s dissolution. Deemed hostile to the Monarchy

Constitutional Court orders the Move Forward Party’s dissolution. Deemed hostile to the Monarchy

August 7, 2024

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Constitutional Court dissolves the Move Forward Party for hostility towards the monarchy. Executive banned from politics including Mr Pita Limjaroenrat who is no longer an… Read More ›

Inhuman act as husband murders his wife while asleep by exploding a Ping Pong bomb in her mouth

Inhuman act as husband murders his wife while asleep by exploding a Ping Pong bomb in her mouth

August 7, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Shocking murder in Mae Hong Son exposes Thailand’s domestic abuse crisis as husband uses ping pong bomb to kill wife. Arrest and intentional murder charges… Read More ›

Sirikanya Tansakul MP is tipped as the new progressive torch bearer if Move Forward is dissolved

Sirikanya Tansakul MP is tipped as the new progressive torch bearer if Move Forward is dissolved

August 5, 2024

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Sirikanya Tansakul MP is tipped as the new progressive torch bearer if Move Forward is dissolved. Legal experts predict the party’s dissolution and a 10-year… Read More ›

The prospect of America’s first female President has just opened up three months before the November poll

The prospect of America’s first female President has just opened up three months before the November poll

August 3, 2024

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Shock exit of President Biden shakes the presidential election race. It has propelled Vice President Kamala Harris to lead with huge fundraising and dizzying poll… Read More ›

Pheu Thai MP warns lying critics of the Digital Wallet they may face prosecution after a fairly good start

Pheu Thai MP warns lying critics of the Digital Wallet they may face prosecution after a fairly good start

August 2, 2024

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Pheu Thai MP warns critics of Digital Wallet may face prosecution if they are spreading false information. Successful start with 18.8M users registered on the… Read More ›

Thaksin denied permission by the Criminal Court to leave Thailand before his August 19th hearing

Thaksin denied permission by the Criminal Court to leave Thailand before his August 19th hearing

July 31, 2024

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Thaksin denied permission to leave Thailand by the Criminal Court amid political turmoil and legal battles. The court ruled he is receiving necessary medical care… Read More ›

Either way, Thailand faces political upheaval after the August 14th court decision on the PM’s future

Either way, Thailand faces political upheaval after the August 14th court decision on the PM’s future

July 30, 2024

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PM Srettha faces a critical test on August 14th as the Constitutional Court rules on his controversial appointment of a cabinet minister in April. Political… Read More ›

Thailand’s July 15th visa revolution offers radical benefits for travellers to and from the Kingdom, more to come

Thailand’s July 15th visa revolution offers radical benefits for travellers to and from the Kingdom, more to come

July 29, 2024

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

Thailand’s July 15th visa changes offer so much for travellers in and out of the country. Not so much for traditional long-term visa holders. New… Read More ›

Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday in his quest to be reinstated after his April 18 contested sacking

Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday in his quest to be reinstated after his April 18 contested sacking

July 28, 2024

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Big Joke faces another hurdle on Tuesday as a police ethics committee reviews his contested April 18th sacking. The ruling will determine if he is… Read More ›

Thailand changes tack as EV revolution turns into a damp squib with warehouses full of unsold cars

Thailand changes tack as EV revolution turns into a damp squib with warehouses full of unsold cars

July 27, 2024

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Thailand shifts focus from EVs to hybrids after unsold cars pile up. New tariff-free package for hybrid cars announced, requiring a ฿3 billion investment from… Read More ›

Rising World tensions and potential South China Sea conflict being dealt with at Laos Asian summit

Rising World tensions and potential South China Sea conflict being dealt with at Laos Asian summit

July 27, 2024

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ASEAN summit in Laos sees rising world tensions and potential South China Sea conflict. Thailand pushes for a South China Sea code as diplomats from… Read More ›

Finance Ministry talks up 2024 GDP prospects with a fall in exports for June and slashed car output

Finance Ministry talks up 2024 GDP prospects with a fall in exports for June and slashed car output

July 26, 2024

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Finance Ministry talks up projected GDP figure for 2024 as exports fall and car production dips. Tourism and debt concerns persist as the government battles… Read More ›

Digital Wallet plan greeted with scepticism as country quails at the prospect of an August political upheaval

Digital Wallet plan greeted with scepticism as country quails at the prospect of an August political upheaval

July 25, 2024

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

Minister Pichai Chunhavajira’s Digital Wallet scheme failed to excite pundits. The announcement of upcoming Constitutional Court decisions on PM Srettha’s fate and the dissolution of… Read More ›

Government MP and House Chair calls for an urgent review of Thai Chinese visa waiver security resources

Government MP and House Chair calls for an urgent review of Thai Chinese visa waiver security resources

July 24, 2024

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MP calls for urgent review of Thai-Chinese visa deal after controversial signs. A government MP demands a review of security over the Thai-Chinese visa waiver… Read More ›

Power of Anutin and Bhumjaithai grows as Pheu Thai and Srettha make an embarrassing U-turn on Pot

Power of Anutin and Bhumjaithai grows as Pheu Thai and Srettha make an embarrassing U-turn on Pot

July 23, 2024

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Pheu Thai caves to Bhumjaithai pressure and halts cannabis recriminalisation. Parliament to decide as public support for police enforcement and closure of the industry is… Read More ›

Chinese billboard aimed at grey area operators causes outrage and prompts PM to visit local police station

Chinese billboard aimed at grey area operators causes outrage and prompts PM to visit local police station

July 22, 2024

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

Mysterious Chinese billboard in Bangkok offering foreign citizenship, sparks outrage, and prompts PM’s visit to Huai Khwang police station urging an urgent investigation into illegality… Read More ›

Trump resurgent with new running mate JD Vance as President Biden pulls out of the race

Trump resurgent with new running mate JD Vance as President Biden pulls out of the race

July 21, 2024

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Biden faced Mounting Pressure as Trump rose with JD Vance: With Democratic calls for Biden to exit the race intensifying, the President has pulled out… Read More ›

PM Srettha expresses concern for Thais in Bangladesh and advises them to monitor Dhaka Embassy alerts

PM Srettha expresses concern for Thais in Bangladesh and advises them to monitor Dhaka Embassy alerts

July 21, 2024

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Thai PM Srettha Thavisin warns Thai nationals in Dhaka to stay vigilant amidst ongoing violent protests and urged them to monitor embassy alerts as hundreds… Read More ›

Energy Minister confirms no rise in electricity prices as government policy aims for cheaper tariffs

Energy Minister confirms no rise in electricity prices as government policy aims for cheaper tariffs

July 20, 2024

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Thailand’s Minister of Energy scolds media and confirms no rise in electricity prices from September to December 2024, keeping rates stable at ฿4.18 per unit.… Read More ›

Anutin raises the stakes a notch as he expresses opposition to the PM’s policy outlawing cannabis by year’s end

Anutin raises the stakes a notch as he expresses opposition to the PM’s policy outlawing cannabis by year’s end

July 19, 2024

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

Anutin confronts the PM over cannabis policy and pledges to vote against criminalisation. He says the data is incomplete and questions the reversal of the… Read More ›