A Thai woman driven to suicide by a Facebook photo
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Tragic story of a 22 year old wife, daughter and sister shows Facebook was a factor in her death when it was used as a… Read More ›
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Thai girl dies after taking part in ‘black curse’ ritual in tragic unexplained death – five charged
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Former Thai monk detained by police in July claims he administered nothing to a ‘cursed’ girl but ‘holy water’. He has been charged with four… Read More ›
Thailand steps up efforts to bring the Shinawatras to justice with moves against former prime ministers
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Recent moves against the two former prime ministers are thought unlikely to be successful It is reported that Thai officials are sanguine about their efforts… Read More ›
Double life of a UK man who became a drug dealer in Udon Thani
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UK man suspected of drug dealing killed in police car chase as he fled a routine police enquiry. The foreigner who was married to a… Read More ›
Thai PM’s European trip underlined western acceptance of Thailand’s new order and a brighter future
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Success of Thai PM’s trip to the UK and France drew ire of activist groups but it is now clear that we are living in… Read More ›
Spate of relationship murders between lovers prompts support for the death penalty in Thailand
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Some of the crimes prompt concern over mental health issues while reveal a disturbing level of callousness as love turns sour between men and women… Read More ›
News that the Thai boys were alive started a world media news quake
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The successful rescue of the Thai ‘wild boars’ soccer team has changed the image of Thailand for the better – it is an inspirational moment… Read More ›
State – owned media company in Thailand announces a shift towards digital media and online activity
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Innovative Thai state broadcaster moving into the digital age as TV ad revenue plummets as younger audiences move online One of Thailand leading media operators… Read More ›
German man who overstayed his visa by nine years arrested by Thai police
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British man found himself detained this year after recovering from a coma following an accident on his way to the airport to leave Thailand This… Read More ›
World cup brought home Thailand’s chronic gambling issue
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Gambling in Thailand can be the road to hell for many Thai people who have an acute propensity for risk as Thai police cracked down… Read More ›
Some Thai people lose patience as China sends 1 million tourists per month to visit Thailand
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The Chinese tourist boom poses a challenge to Thai travel and tourist interests as well as the Thai public Thailand has become an irresistible magnet… Read More ›
Hero Bangkok taxi driver contacts radio station to give back 270,000 baht left in his taxi
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Hero taxi driver shows true colours of most hard working Bangkok taxi drivers A Bangkok taxi driver has restored confidence in a service that has… Read More ›
Food poisoning in Thailand: It’s a real danger to Thais and a menace to western foreigners
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The heat, the sunshine, a multitude of food outlets, large numbers of visitors and cultural differences make the threat of food poisoning in Thailand a… Read More ›
Former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban returns to the political arena in Thailand
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New political party formed on a policy platform similar to now defunct PDRC movement Suthep Thaugsuban, ex-leader of the former People’s Democratic Reform Committee, has… Read More ›
Foreigners dealing or even using drugs in Thailand are ill advised
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In the last few decades too many foreigners have found themselves in perilous straits on the wrong side of Thai law over illicit drugs Thailand’s… Read More ›
Thai Government warns about fake news online as political discourse picks up before elections
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Tough laws concerning online speech and commentary should be noted by foreigners as Thailand resumes political discourse Thailand’s authorities have warned the public that it… Read More ›
Foreigners snared in sex industry crack down as Thai police promise that wrong doers will be detected
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One foreigner (American) arrested in Thailand for human trafficking while another (Swiss) arrested for possession of child pornography as part of sex industry crackdown
Watch out for deadly snakes in Thailand – they’re not your friend
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While an expert claims that foreigners or visitors to Thailand should not fear snakes, it is sensible to be cautious – there are some horror… Read More ›
Airbnb and Uber given short shrift in Thailand as Airbnb business model is declared illegal by a Thai court
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Regulations in Thailand link entrenched services are proving a barrier for global online apps. Thai Institute shows a popular demand for taxi hailing apps. Airbnb… Read More ›
Thailand to build real time database to track foreigners
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More crime in Thailand is being linked to foreign gangs attracted to the country’s lifestyle and economic opportunities Thailand is gearing up efforts to monitor… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
German national saved by complaint withdrawal after his arrest for destroying People’s Party posters
February 4, 2026
German jogger, 61, arrested in Nonthaburi after
Police on Koh Phangan searching for Mr Spray a political graffiti activist damaging the island’s image
February 4, 2026
Tourist dubbed “Mr. Spray” sparks fury on Koh
Sting in tail for randy French duo arrested on Monday by Immigration Bureau officers. Ordered deported
February 4, 2026
French couple filmed having sex on a Phuket tuk-tuk,
Bombshell audio clip suggesting a conservative plot is genuine says Lawyer Aun, says he has the numbers
February 3, 2026
Audio bombshell rocks Thai politics as lawyer defends
People’s Party firebrand ‘ICE’ calls for actions against Election Commission after advance voting errors
February 3, 2026
Firebrand ex-MP Ice Rakchanok attacks the Election
People’s Party leader and former MPs in court on Monday seeking bail in Gulf Criminal defamation case
February 2, 2026
Election week drama as People’s Party leader
Resigned Big Joke confirms he remains in Bangkok in tennis court media interview after flight rumours
February 2, 2026
Big Joke resurfaces at a Bangkok tennis court, denying
French tourist pair put on sex show in the back of a red Tuk Tuk on frantic ride through central Phuket
February 2, 2026
Two French tourists were fined after a viral video
Election Commission officers raid Surat Thani house after reports of vote buying activity were received
February 1, 2026
Grey money fears intensify as Thailand nears polling
Dane broke into Chinese man’s home on Koh Samui. Made off with safe full of deeds and build permits
January 31, 2026
Danish tourist arrested after stealing a safe packed
Sharpest fall in gold in 43 years sees baht fall by 2 per cent against the US dollar and gold shop panic
January 31, 2026
Gold chaos grips Thailand as prices crash 12% after
Thailand’s success in the United States and sharp rise in exports sees it put on the Treasury’s watchlist
January 31, 2026
Thailand has been placed back on the US Treasury
Fears quick fix to taxi driver’s car in Buriram while away from Bangkok may have caused deadly inferno
January 30, 2026
Taxi driver, 58, was found burned to death inside his
Pheu Thai tally will decide 2026 election. Party’s PM nominee already a winner with the Thaksin touch
January 30, 2026
Thailand’s election enters its final week as
Bank of Thailand boss acts to thwart illicit activity in the banking system which could be vote buying
January 29, 2026
Thai poll cash fears. Bank of Thailand flags massive
Manhunt intensifies for 37 year old escaped prison inmate in Chiang Mai discovered missing on Monday
January 28, 2026
Drug convict Tanuphat Chakka escaped from Doi Hang
58 year old Brit arrested in Maha Sarakham for murdering his Thai wife. Single bullet to the head
January 28, 2026
British man, 58, arrested after Thai wife, 44, was
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