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US officials reportedly stunned by advances made by Ukrainian forces inside Russia after lightning incursion

US officials reportedly stunned by advances made by Ukrainian forces inside Russia after lightning incursion

August 21, 2024

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Washington is stunned as Ukrainian forces advance deep into Russia using US-made equipment. Despite adhering to US guidelines, the Biden administration was caught off guard… Read More ›

Cabinet formation in flux with Palang Pracharat engulfed in civil war between Thamanat and Prawit

Cabinet formation in flux with Palang Pracharat engulfed in civil war between Thamanat and Prawit

August 20, 2024

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Palang Pracharat Party turmoil. General Prawit faces rebellion from Agriculture Minister Thamanat amid stricter cabinet vetting. With tensions rising, party unity falters as Thamanat’s reported… Read More ›

Killer of a mother and daughter gunned down by police in Sing Buri province after opening fire

Killer of a mother and daughter gunned down by police in Sing Buri province after opening fire

August 18, 2024

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Killer of a mother and daughter gunned down in Sing Buri after a deadly standoff. The 33-year-old suspect, Mr. Chatchai, was wanted for Saturday’s murders… Read More ›

Big policy and cabinet changes as Ung Ing readies to take the helm. Digital Wallet to be scrapped entirely

Big policy and cabinet changes as Ung Ing readies to take the helm. Digital Wallet to be scrapped entirely

August 17, 2024

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Major cabinet changes loom as Paetongtarn Shinawatra takes power. Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira and Defence Minister Sutin Klangsaeng are reportedly out. Digital Wallet scheme to… Read More ›

Three women including a police officer died in a gas chamber created by an unlicensed cleaning acid

Three women including a police officer died in a gas chamber created by an unlicensed cleaning acid

August 16, 2024

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A police officer and her two daughters tragically died after being poisoned by fumes from an unlicensed cleaning agent. Despite lacking FDA approval, the dangerous… Read More ›

Ung Ing or Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected as Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister in a decisive vote in the House

Ung Ing or Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected as Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister in a decisive vote in the House

August 16, 2024

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of ex-premier Thaksin, becomes Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister after securing 319 votes in a swift parliamentary session. Less than 48 hours after… Read More ›

Ung Ing gets the nod and will be the sole candidate supported by coalition partners for Prime Minister

Ung Ing gets the nod and will be the sole candidate supported by coalition partners for Prime Minister

August 15, 2024

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Pheu Thai united behind Paetongtarn Shinawatra, or Ung Ing, as the sole PM candidate after the parliamentary party rallied behind her. If elected, she will… Read More ›

Chaikasem Nitisiri tipped to be elected Prime Minister on Friday afternoon as coalition parties act quickly

Chaikasem Nitisiri tipped to be elected Prime Minister on Friday afternoon as coalition parties act quickly

August 15, 2024

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Chaikasem Nitisiri emerges as the top choice as Thailand’s new PM as ministers act swiftly after Srettha’s removal. A high-level meeting at Thaksin’s residence concluded… Read More ›

Kingdom plunged into political turmoil as PM Srettha is removed from office in a majority court decision

Kingdom plunged into political turmoil as PM Srettha is removed from office in a majority court decision

August 14, 2024

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Thailand plunged into political chaos after the Constitutional Court removed PM Srettha Thavisin, dissolving the coalition government. Acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai and Pheu Thai leader… Read More ›

Chance discovery by the Highway patrol reveals the threat posed by unlicensed Chinese factories in Thailand

Chance discovery by the Highway patrol reveals the threat posed by unlicensed Chinese factories in Thailand

August 13, 2024

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Highway Patrol uncovers unlicensed Chinese-owned factories smuggling hazardous materials, fueling fears of Thailand becoming a dumping ground for toxic waste since China’s 2017 ban on… Read More ›

Trump pulls out all the stops as buoyant Kamala opens up a lead in three key battleground states

Trump pulls out all the stops as buoyant Kamala opens up a lead in three key battleground states

August 12, 2024

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Kamala Harris takes the lead in three battleground states, leaving Trump scrambling to regain momentum ahead of the November election. The ex-president’s risky media strategy… Read More ›

Wealthy young People’s Party leader aims to create a technology-driven and efficient welfare state

Wealthy young People’s Party leader aims to create a technology-driven and efficient welfare state

August 11, 2024

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Wealthy People’s Party leader aims for a 2027 majority and promises tech-driven welfare state and government reform. However, legal challenges are already emerging to thwart… Read More ›

British tourist attacked and beaten on Bangla Rd., Patong trying to snatch a Thai man’s bag on Friday

British tourist attacked and beaten on Bangla Rd., Patong trying to snatch a Thai man’s bag on Friday

August 10, 2024

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British tourist hospitalised after failed bag snatch in Patong; Thai man retaliates with punches and kicks during Friday morning’s altercation. Patong Police in Phuket are… Read More ›

Launch of the People’s Party with ‘Teng’ or Nattapong Ruangpanyawut as its new leader not Sirikanya Tansakul

Launch of the People’s Party with ‘Teng’ or Nattapong Ruangpanyawut as its new leader not Sirikanya Tansakul

August 9, 2024

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Nattapong Ruangpanyawut named leader of the People’s Party in a shock move, sidelining Sirikanya Tansakul. Party rebrands from obscure Thinkhakhao Chaowilai Party, adopts a new… Read More ›

PM urges respect for the court’s decision. However, he was confident Move Forward MPs had a plan

PM urges respect for the court’s decision. However, he was confident Move Forward MPs had a plan

August 8, 2024

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urges reporting of financial inducements to the dissolved Move Forward Party’s remaining MPs. Confident progressive MPs will continue as the main… 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

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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 ›

Big Joke ready to go to court after an internal panel ruled against him on Monday upholding his dismissal

Big Joke ready to go to court after an internal panel ruled against him on Monday upholding his dismissal

August 6, 2024

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Big Joke, Thailand’s dismissed deputy national police chief, plans a court appeal after the Police Ethics Protection Committee upheld his dismissal. The decision followed an… 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 ›

Police Ethics Committee official denies a decision on Big Joke has already been made. Due next week

Police Ethics Committee official denies a decision on Big Joke has already been made. Due next week

August 3, 2024

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Senior Police Ethics Committee official denies the decision on Big Joke is already made. News expected next week, dismisses reports of a 6-0 vote against… Read More ›

Thailand’s roads to heartbreak. Family recall a 31-year-old single father hero who died this week on son’s birthday

Thailand’s roads to heartbreak. Family recall a 31-year-old single father hero who died this week on son’s birthday

August 2, 2024

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Young boy’s birthday joy overshadowed by his father’s fatal motorbike accident on the way to celebrate. Tragedy in Thailand highlights daily heartbreak on its roads,… Read More ›