Politics

Former Deputy PM warns Srettha that if he does not listen, he may spark a real economic crisis in Thailand

Former Deputy PM warns Srettha that if he does not listen, he may spark a real economic crisis in Thailand

December 4, 2023

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

Srettha’s policies under scrutiny as former Deputy Prime Minister Kobsak Sabhavasu questions the efficacy of the Digital Wallet scheme and warns against the proposed civil… Read More ›

Appointment of ex-PM Prayut to the privy council welcomed as a sign of continuity and stability

Appointment of ex-PM Prayut to the privy council welcomed as a sign of continuity and stability

December 3, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Prayut’s Privy Council role is a sign of stability and continuity. The appointment of former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to the Privy Council is celebrated… Read More ›

Senator meets officials in targeted assets seizure at home while he claims innocence and immunity

Senator meets officials in targeted assets seizure at home while he claims innocence and immunity

December 1, 2023

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

In an escalation of legal woes, Senator Upakit suffers a barrage of asset seizures, totalling ฿691 million. Amidst claims of innocence and legal immunity, officials… Read More ›

‘Madame Dear’ throws her hat in the ring for the Democrat Party leadership with the party at war

‘Madame Dear’ throws her hat in the ring for the Democrat Party leadership with the party at war

November 29, 2023

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

As Thailand’s oldest political party battles internal strife post-May’s General Election, former Palang Pracharat Party Bangkok MP, Ms Wattanya Bunnag, known as Madame Dear, announces… Read More ›

Srettha’s crisis is not just an economic one, it is a ‘3D debt crisis’ that is strangling GDP growth

Srettha’s crisis is not just an economic one, it is a ‘3D debt crisis’ that is strangling GDP growth

November 27, 2023

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

Thailand’s economy is caught in a trap where it cannot generate the level of income and profit margins to increase labour pay levels to make… Read More ›

Move by Navy Chief puts Chinese sub back in the water as he seeks legal clarity on the contract

Move by Navy Chief puts Chinese sub back in the water as he seeks legal clarity on the contract

November 22, 2023

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

Coy Prime Minister Srettha, on Tuesday, made it clear the Chinese had not fully accepted his request in October to replace the submarine with a… Read More ›

PM ‘worried’ over shock GDP data showing the economy stalling with only 2.5% growth projected

PM ‘worried’ over shock GDP data showing the economy stalling with only 2.5% growth projected

November 20, 2023

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

Move Forward’s Sirikanya Tansakul points to a sharp rise in consumption even with lower economic growth. The key problem is not private consumption or a… Read More ›

90-day visa for European travellers to boost confidence and goodwill damaged by pandemic

90-day visa for European travellers to boost confidence and goodwill damaged by pandemic

November 20, 2023

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

Plan to boost long-haul tourist numbers from Europe as Thailand needs to woo back its former tourism market in Western countries, lost during the pandemic… Read More ›

Land Bridge to PM Srettha’s economic policy dreams on the agenda with a 2029 launch date

Land Bridge to PM Srettha’s economic policy dreams on the agenda with a 2029 launch date

November 17, 2023

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

Southern Land Bridge is an economic proposal with massive potential for the Thai economy and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. However, it must be commercially viable,… Read More ›

Hopes that 25 Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be freed in the next 10 days in ceasefire

Hopes that 25 Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be freed in the next 10 days in ceasefire

November 16, 2023

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

A solemn ceremony to welcome back the remains of five deceased workers, all men from Northern Thailand. It was the fifth such shipment after 39… Read More ›

Chinese police patrols plan dumped by ministers quickly after public backlash threatened to erupt

Chinese police patrols plan dumped by ministers quickly after public backlash threatened to erupt

November 14, 2023

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

Proposal for Chinese police in Thailand has raised extended questions about Chinese overseas police patrols, which are currently only sanctioned in Croatia and Serbia after… Read More ›

Police Chief rebuffs reports of Chinese Police being deployed to Thailand to protect tourists

Police Chief rebuffs reports of Chinese Police being deployed to Thailand to protect tourists

November 14, 2023

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

The proposal to allow the presence of Chinese police in Thailand will open up a hornet’s nest for Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin if it is… Read More ›

Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt

Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt

November 13, 2023

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

The danger of a credit downgrade for Thailand is growing as private sector debt continues to creep up, and even with interest rates at only… Read More ›

Srettha outlines Digital Wallet as his government begins to flounder with a faltering economy and confusion

Srettha outlines Digital Wallet as his government begins to flounder with a faltering economy and confusion

November 10, 2023

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

This week, an Investor Confidence Index (ICI) poll showed a massive fall in confidence in October, with capital flows accelerating out of the Kingdom and… Read More ›

Top Shia Muslim leader condemns Thai nationals fighting with Israel’s Army as a stab in the back

Top Shia Muslim leader condemns Thai nationals fighting with Israel’s Army as a stab in the back

November 8, 2023

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

Thai officials have been upbeat about the prospect of securing the release of a reported 24 Thai hostages being held by Hamas since they were… Read More ›

Move Forward at war against Gender Inequality as two MPs are punished for sexual harassment

Move Forward at war against Gender Inequality as two MPs are punished for sexual harassment

November 5, 2023

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

The virulence with which the accusations of sexual harassment against the two MPs have been pursued serves as notice that for Move Forward, the Party’s… Read More ›

Srettha and top officials become more critical of Israel as Hamas uses Thai hostages as leverage in War

Srettha and top officials become more critical of Israel as Hamas uses Thai hostages as leverage in War

October 31, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nu-Kara flies to the Middle East for meetings in Egypt and Qatar. Qatar is currently the headquarters of the Hamas leader Ismail… Read More ›

Thailand faces an economic future of low growth despite Srettha’s plans because of a darker world

Thailand faces an economic future of low growth despite Srettha’s plans because of a darker world

October 29, 2023

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

Growth is likely to be similar to last year at 2.6% but only if the rebound in exports continues for the next few months, even… Read More ›

Deputy Interior Minister says cleaning house starts at home as he ordered son-in-law’s arrest

Deputy Interior Minister says cleaning house starts at home as he ordered son-in-law’s arrest

October 25, 2023

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

The minister, despite an initial delay because of urgent commitments, did eventually address the Administration Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday as planned.… Read More ›

Anutin: crackdown on illegality extends to the nightlife sector; no more graft or pay-to-play

Anutin: crackdown on illegality extends to the nightlife sector; no more graft or pay-to-play

October 24, 2023

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

A Get Tough policy on nightlife operators is coming as the Minister of Tourism and Sports is pushing for 4 am closing hours for tourism… Read More ›