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Prison officers defended as ex officer reveals they are 13 more likely to commit suicide than inmates

Prison officers defended as ex officer reveals they are 13 more likely to commit suicide than inmates

March 17, 2025

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Thai prison guards are 13 times more likely to commit suicide than inmates, facing harsh conditions, low pay, and intense stress. The issue follows the… Read More ›

Vice Minister slams US for migrant repatriation in shackles in furious response over Uyghur sanctions

Vice Minister slams US for migrant repatriation in shackles in furious response over Uyghur sanctions

March 16, 2025

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Thailand’s Vice Minister defends Uyghur deportation to China, slamming US criticism as hypocritical given ongoing harsh migrant repatriations. He claims Thailand acted humanely amid rising… Read More ›

Declining property market but Bangkok sees record prices. However, owners in Thailand are holding tight

Declining property market but Bangkok sees record prices. However, owners in Thailand are holding tight

March 16, 2025

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Thailand’s property market faces a sharp decline with transactions down 25% in 2024. Yet, Bangkok sees record land prices of up to ฿4 million per… Read More ›

Police arrest Two Indian men after sexual assault and rape allegations are made by a young German woman

Police arrest Two Indian men after sexual assault and rape allegations are made by a young German woman

March 15, 2025

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Two Indian men arrested on Ko Phangan after a German tourist, 24, reported sexual assault and rape. Police gather DNA evidence and CCTV footage while… Read More ›

US fast food chain McDonalds expands in Thailand buoyed by foreign tourism in the first months of 2025

US fast food chain McDonalds expands in Thailand buoyed by foreign tourism in the first months of 2025

March 15, 2025

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McDonald’s is set for major growth in Thailand in 2025, investing ฿700 million to open 20 new outlets and refurbish 25 existing ones. Driven by… Read More ›

Elderly UK couple assaulted in 2023 are sentenced. Picking up their passports and heading off home to Britain

Elderly UK couple assaulted in 2023 are sentenced. Picking up their passports and heading off home to Britain

March 13, 2025

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British retirees Desmond and Mary Byrne assaulted in 2023, are set to leave Thailand after receiving a suspended prison sentence. Their ordeal, sparked by a… Read More ›

Former police chief raises concerns about Ferrari Joe’s prison death as officials insist it was suicide

Former police chief raises concerns about Ferrari Joe’s prison death as officials insist it was suicide

March 12, 2025

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Former police chief questions Ferrari Joe’s prison death as officials insist it was suicide. Family claims harassment after assault complaint. Concerns grow over CCTV, bruising,… Read More ›

฿50 million on deposit before you can enter proposed new Thai casinos according to draft new complex law 

฿50 million on deposit before you can enter proposed new Thai casinos according to draft new complex law 

March 11, 2025

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Thailand’s cabinet debates legalising online gambling and luxury casinos to boost tourism. However, a proposed ฿50 million deposit requirement for casino entry sparks criticism, with… Read More ›

Southern Senator calls for new security regime and a border wall in the South after Saturday night mayhem

Southern Senator calls for new security regime and a border wall in the South after Saturday night mayhem

March 10, 2025

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Southern Senator Chaiyong Maneerungsakul demands stronger security laws and a border wall after deadly attacks in Narathiwat and Pattani. Five were killed and up to… Read More ›

Justice Minister confident there is a sound basis for the criminal probe into last year’s Senate election

Justice Minister confident there is a sound basis for the criminal probe into last year’s Senate election

March 7, 2025

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Justice Minister Thawee Sodsong says the probe into the 2024 Senate election is solid, with 7,000 witnesses questioned and ฿400-500 million traced. A money laundering… Read More ›

Deputy PM Phumtham says no other country would take Uyghurs. Thailand neutral in US-China spat

Deputy PM Phumtham says no other country would take Uyghurs. Thailand neutral in US-China spat

March 6, 2025

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Thailand faces backlash over the deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China, as the U.S. and Canada contradict official claims that no country offered asylum. Deputy… Read More ›

Pattaya police charge 33-year-old doorman with assault causing harm after punching angry UK tourist

Pattaya police charge 33-year-old doorman with assault causing harm after punching angry UK tourist

March 5, 2025

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A Pattaya doorman has been charged with assault after punching a 63-year-old British tourist in a late-night altercation. The bouncer claims self-defence, saying the intoxicated… Read More ›

Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs as he confirms reciprocal tariff regime from April 2nd

Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs as he confirms reciprocal tariff regime from April 2nd

March 4, 2025

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Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs as he confirms reciprocal tariff regime from April 2nd. Thailand braces for economic impact, while US manufacturing… Read More ›

Historic London talks as leaders realise they still need the United States and Trump to find peace in Ukraine

Historic London talks as leaders realise they still need the United States and Trump to find peace in Ukraine

March 3, 2025

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Leaders in Europe push for peace in Ukraine amid growing tensions, but US support remains critical for the success of negotiations. Thailand closely monitors the… Read More ›

Bangkok police in city centre security sweep following US and Japanese Embassy advisories to tourists

Bangkok police in city centre security sweep following US and Japanese Embassy advisories to tourists

March 2, 2025

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Bangkok police tighten security at tourist hotspots after US and Japan warn of potential backlash over Uyghur deportations. Patrols focus on key sites, including Erawan… Read More ›

Trouble in cannabis paradise on Ko Phangan as two smiling thieves make off with a shop owner’s weed 

Trouble in cannabis paradise on Ko Phangan as two smiling thieves make off with a shop owner’s weed 

March 1, 2025

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Ko Phangan cannabis shop owner offers reward after two smiling thieves steal ฿6,000 worth of weed, but police refuse to act without their identities. Frustrated,… Read More ›

Police Chief defends late night deportation of 48 Uyghurs back to China. How long more could it go on?

Police Chief defends late night deportation of 48 Uyghurs back to China. How long more could it go on?

February 27, 2025

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Thailand’s police chief defends the late-night deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China, calling it a necessary move after a decade of detention. The operation sparked… Read More ›

Iranian arrested for indecent assault of female moto-taxi while riding pillion on her bike in Bangkok

Iranian arrested for indecent assault of female moto-taxi while riding pillion on her bike in Bangkok

February 25, 2025

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Iranian arrested at Bangkok airport after allegedly groping a female moto-taxi driver while riding pillion. Victim sought police help after the suspect fled without paying.… Read More ›

Rome says heads should roll over security screening failure of Immigration Bureau’s biometric system

Rome says heads should roll over security screening failure of Immigration Bureau’s biometric system

February 22, 2025

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17 million entered Thailand in 2024 without proper screening—MP demands a Police shake-up. People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome slams the Immigration Bureau over biometric system… Read More ›

Despite a security crisis, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau biometric system is stalled over licence issues

Despite a security crisis, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau biometric system is stalled over licence issues

February 20, 2025

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Thai MP Rangsiman Rome blasts Immigration Bureau’s failed biometric system as scammers slip through gaps. With licenses expired and data limits exceeded, security risks grow… Read More ›

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