Thailand
Paetongtarn’s government set to tackle the evil of chronic debt in Thailand as the tide still rises
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
DEBT CRISIS: Heartbreak in Thailand. A young husband mourns his wife’s tragic suicide, highlighting the nation’s crippling household debt. As PM Paetongtarn pledges action, informal… Read More ›
Death of Yahya Sinwar a turning point. Death of evil monster celebrated in Israel. Boosts Netanyahu’s position
Yahya Sinwar’s death marks a turning point in the Israel-Gaza conflict, celebrated in Israel as a blow to Hamas. While Netanyahu gains support, many Palestinians… Read More ›
Bomb attacks in Narathiwat just a week before the Tak Bai massacre anniversary injures eight security force personnel
Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Narathiwat bombings injure eight just days before the 20th anniversary of the Tak Bai massacre, sparking fears of further violence amid rising tensions in Thailand’s… Read More ›
PM Paetongtarn channels that old Shinawatra grassroots magic to push the sluggish Thai economy forward
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revives grassroots support to boost Thailand’s sluggish economy. The new initiative focuses on helping small businesses through reduced costs and increased… Read More ›
Near miss as Tour bus in Nakhon Ratchasima explodes just after 50 Indonesian tourists evacuated it
50 Indonesian tourists narrowly escaped a fiery bus explosion in Nakhon Ratchasima after one spotted flames. The incident happened just 15 days after the tragic… Read More ›
Dutchman’s bar rampage over ฿130 change means he must pay over compensation and also risks charges
A 61-year-old Dutch man in Thailand has agreed to pay compensation after a violent bar outburst over ฿130 change. Following negotiations with the bar owner,… Read More ›
Muted inflation and a stronger baht key drivers of Wednesday’s shock interest rate cut by the Bank of Thailand
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Bank of Thailand cuts interest rates by 25 basis points in a surprise move. Stronger baht and muted inflation are thought to be key factors… Read More ›
29-year-old Indian tourist jumped to his death in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area. Cannabis found in room
A 29-year-old Indian tourist jumped to his death from a 15th-floor hotel in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area. Police found cannabis in his room but no signs… Read More ›
Thailand is studying a Negative Income Tax (NIT) scheme to involve all adults in the country’s ageing economy
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s government is urgently studying a negative income tax (NIT) plan to include all adults in the economy, addressing an ageing society and a widespread… Read More ›
China’s biggest ever military incursion into Taiwan’s waters and airspace leaves US deeply concerned
China’s biggest military incursion into Taiwan’s airspace has alarmed the US. The PLA’s 125 warplanes marked a record deployment. This follows Taiwan President Lai’s assertive… Read More ›
Buriram cannabis factory raided for illegal Vietnamese staff as drugs czar declares a new regime
Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Buriram cannabis factory raided, 24 illegal workers arrested. New cannabis crackdown follows UK ambassador’s warning on drug smuggling and looming stricter Thai regulations on production… Read More ›
Labour Minister Phiphat wants to offer ฿3k per child for 7 years to boost the country’s declining workforce
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s Labour Minister proposes ฿3,000 per month per child for seven years to boost the workforce and counter demographic decline. With falling birth rates and… Read More ›
Anxiety in tourism sector after a difficult third quarter. However, hopes still high for a good year
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thailand’s tourism sector was hit by declines in Q3 due to a weak economy, flooding, and global tensions. Hopes remain for a recovery in Q4,… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Anxiety in tourism sector after a difficult third quarter. However, hopes still high for a good year
October 13, 2024
Thailand’s tourism sector was hit by declines in Q3
Obama tears into Trump and launches scathing criticism of black male voters who support the ‘bumbling billionaire’
October 12, 2024
Obama blasts Trump, criticises Black male voters
Political instability raised and here to stay with legal torpedo aimed at sinking the Pheu Thai Party
October 12, 2024
Thailand faces political turmoil as legal action
UK ambassador meets top Thai officials to hear about plans to rein in cannabis as smuggling surges
October 11, 2024
UK ambassador warns Thai officials about rising
Indian left bloodied after being punched by irate Thai husband after Pattaya beach selfies went awry
October 10, 2024
Indian tourist left bloodied after Pattaya beach
Wife stabbed to death by husband in her car in Bangkok. Witnesses thought it was part of a movie set
October 10, 2024
A jealous husband in Bangkok brutally murdered his
Chinese EV industry in Thailand faces a crisis. It is demanding an urgent hearing from the government on its promotions
October 9, 2024
Chinese-owned EV manufacturers in Thailand face a
PM in Laos as her authority at home is weakened by political infighting and a campaign to oust her
October 9, 2024
PM Paetongtarn faces growing pressure as political
Songkhla City police probe murders at former council member’s home found on Monday after a tip-off
October 8, 2024
Police are probing a suspected murder-suicide after
General Kittirat’s appointment as police chief comes under the spectre of legal action by Big Joke
October 8, 2024
General Kittirat Phanphet was confirmed as
Fraudster exposed publicly in Thailand’s parliament hunted down by an elite Bangkok police squad
October 7, 2024
Nam Nueng, 47, a notorious fraudster posing as a
Trump returns defiant to the stage of Butler Pennsylvania where Trump suggested a plot to kill him
October 6, 2024
Presidentump returns defiantly to Butler,
Thai Airways to refloat on Stock Exchange in June 2025 with a renewed mission as national carrier
October 5, 2024
Thai Airways plans to relist on the Stock Exchange of
European Union votes to impose steep tariffs on imported Chinese cars. Germany stands to lose out
October 5, 2024
EU’s new tariffs on Chinese EVs threaten Germany’s
Transport Minister orders report on bribery allegations in the US relating to junkets and Massage Parlours
October 4, 2024
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has
Death Bus firm in hot water as officials raid a garage where illegal gas tanks were being removed before inspection
October 3, 2024
Death bus firm under fire as officials raid secret
Moo Deng is the new soft power sensation flying the flag abroad for Thailand to world audiences
October 3, 2024
Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, becomes a
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