Politics

Economy in bad shape as the Revenue Department ramps up demands for more taxpayers to pay up

Economy in bad shape as the Revenue Department ramps up demands for more taxpayers to pay up

July 15, 2024

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

Revenue Department boss Kulaya Tantitemit emphasised that her department had sent out 100,000 letters to individuals and entities who should be reporting for tax. Certainly,… Read More ›

Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump: Latest Updates and reactions from America

Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump: Latest Updates and reactions from America

July 14, 2024

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

Former President Donald Trump was shot and wounded during a rally, narrowly escaping with his life. As America reels, leaders call for unity amid rising… Read More ›

New Visa measure to go into effect on Monday. 60 days stay for visitors of up to 93 countries stamped on entry

New Visa measure to go into effect on Monday. 60 days stay for visitors of up to 93 countries stamped on entry

July 12, 2024

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

The package of four measures was approved by the Minister of the Interior Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday. A key development is the introduction of the… Read More ›

Wrangling within the Pheu Thai Party came to the surface this week as bigwig Chalerm seeks his own expulsion

Wrangling within the Pheu Thai Party came to the surface this week as bigwig Chalerm seeks his own expulsion

July 11, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

List MP seeks a new party amid Pheu Thai turmoil. Rising internal divisions and a potential Bhumjaithai Cannabis clash. Ex-Premier Thaksin estranged from former party… Read More ›

New Senate heads for parliament as Election result is confirmed by the country’s oversight agency

New Senate heads for parliament as Election result is confirmed by the country’s oversight agency

July 10, 2024

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Senate confirmed amid controversy: Thailand’s new Upper House to be formally seated. Election Commission issues ‘Orange Cards’ after detailing rigorous vetting of over 48,000 applications.… Read More ›

Anutin turns up the heat on PM over cannabis issue as critical drug control panel meeting looms to decide

Anutin turns up the heat on PM over cannabis issue as critical drug control panel meeting looms to decide

July 9, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Deputy PM Anutin clashes with PM over Cannabis recriminalization. As public support surges, Anutin vows to vote against rescheduling cannabis as a controlled drug at… Read More ›

War in Myanmar is making Thai officials nervous with ominous signs that the military junta is faltering

War in Myanmar is making Thai officials nervous with ominous signs that the military junta is faltering

July 8, 2024

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

Thai Army secures Moroccans’ release amid Myanmar chaos. Junta struggles to maintain control. Thailand faces a rising Drug Trafficking pattern from the Golden Triangle.  There… Read More ›

Narcotics Suppression Bureau voted on Friday to reschedule Cannabis as an illicit drug by January 1st 2025

Narcotics Suppression Bureau voted on Friday to reschedule Cannabis as an illicit drug by January 1st 2025

July 5, 2024

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

Narcotics Control Board votes to make recreational cannabis illegal by January 1, 2025. Pro-cannabis groups to rally in Bangkok on Sunday night. Leader Prasitchai Noonual… Read More ›

UK man’s survival story after Bangkok IDC hell hole ordeal spotlights the issue of imprisoned Uyghurs

UK man’s survival story after Bangkok IDC hell hole ordeal spotlights the issue of imprisoned Uyghurs

July 4, 2024

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

UK man’s harrowing survival at Thailand’s notorious IDC exposes the plight of Uyghur detainees. James Morton spent nearly 5 months in the infamous Immigration Detention… Read More ›

Axe to fall on duty-free on arrivals as Finance Minister pushes the message of an expanded tax base

Axe to fall on duty-free on arrivals as Finance Minister pushes the message of an expanded tax base

July 3, 2024

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

AXE TO FALL ON DUTY-FREE ON ARRIVAL SHOPS: Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira orders duty-free concessions at Thailand’s eight international airports to shut down, aiming to… Read More ›

Huge ‘unofficial’ victory for Bhumjaithai in Senate election with new poll showing only 2.2% support

Huge ‘unofficial’ victory for Bhumjaithai in Senate election with new poll showing only 2.2% support

July 1, 2024

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A national opinion poll reveals the Move Forward Party still climbing in support with Pheu Thai falling. In the meantime, the Bhumjaithai Party, with only… Read More ›

Crackdown on drugs sees 41% more arrests since October as Thursday saw a massive nationwide blitz 

Crackdown on drugs sees 41% more arrests since October as Thursday saw a massive nationwide blitz 

June 29, 2024

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

Nationwide blitz on 2,523 locations leads to 132 arrests as PM Srettha Thavisin spearheads the fight against drug networks. Despite his efforts, drug prices remain… Read More ›

Second Trump Presidency threatens further damage to the baht, the economy and Thai money markets

Second Trump Presidency threatens further damage to the baht, the economy and Thai money markets

June 28, 2024

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

Former US President Donald Trump’s potential return to the Oval Office threatens further damage to the baht, Thai economy, and money markets. It raises concerns… Read More ›

Minister links higher inflation with increased growth. Calls a target policy hike saying 1% is ‘too low’

Minister links higher inflation with increased growth. Calls a target policy hike saying 1% is ‘too low’

June 27, 2024

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

The government and the Bank of Thailand remain at odds. Top bank officials claim the economy is on track for quality growth. However, Deputy Finance… Read More ›

Big Joke gets the boot backdated to April 18th. Now he must legally fight the order to sack him in the Administrative Court 

Big Joke gets the boot backdated to April 18th. Now he must legally fight the order to sack him in the Administrative Court 

June 26, 2024

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

Big Joke booted out. Police Commission Votes 12-0 to oust Surachate Hakparn from government service. Backdated order to April 18th. Defiant Surachate, aka Big Joke, … Read More ›

Assange lands in Bangkok as he spirits home to freedom and an end to his legal woes with the US

Assange lands in Bangkok as he spirits home to freedom and an end to his legal woes with the US

June 25, 2024

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

Julian Assange lands in Bangkok en route to US territory to finalise a legal fight, then home to Australia. He will soon reunite with his… Read More ›

PM Srettha defends plan to let foreigners buy more condos and to extend lease terms up to 99 years

PM Srettha defends plan to let foreigners buy more condos and to extend lease terms up to 99 years

June 23, 2024

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

PM defends foreign condo ownership change and extended lease terms as public opposition makes itself felt. Government aims to extend foreign ownership from 49% to… Read More ›

Former Stark Chairman lands in Bangkok to face the music with nearly ฿15 billion in fraud losses

Former Stark Chairman lands in Bangkok to face the music with nearly ฿15 billion in fraud losses

June 23, 2024

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

Chanin Yensudjai, nabbed in Dubai and deported, faces charges for the Stark Corporation scandal that rocked the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Authorities are ready… Read More ›

Zero-dollar tour cancer strangling Thailand’s tourism economy and poisoning its reputation abroad

Zero-dollar tour cancer strangling Thailand’s tourism economy and poisoning its reputation abroad

June 22, 2024

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

Zero-dollar tours are crippling Thailand’s tourism recovery. Up to 50% of Chinese tour group arrivals could be victims of these extortion rackets, spreading negative views… Read More ›

Regional peace threatened. Shocking conflict between Chinese and Filipino forces at sea on Monday 

Regional peace threatened. Shocking conflict between Chinese and Filipino forces at sea on Monday 

June 21, 2024

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

A violent clash between Chinese and Philippine forces at the Second Thomas Shoal leaves 8 Filipinos injured. US and Philippines brace for potential war as… Read More ›