New Air Canada link from Vancouver to Bangkok an aviation first, will boost American arrivals
Direct 13-hour flight from Vancouver to Bangkok is a first for Air Canada and Thailand which is trying to regain its position as a power… Read More ›
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Chinese-controlled Thai language schools used by criminal network to obtain visas for associates
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
Already police have confirmed that ฿4 billion in assets have been frozen as a result of the investigation which was sparked by a huge drugs… Read More ›
Even as the baht surges, Thailand faces economic recession in mid-2023 with lower earnings
KKP Research, the research arm of Kiatnakin Phatra Bank in Bangkok is predicting the Thai economy to enter recession in the opening quarter of 2023… Read More ›
Court decision on electoral law is a big boost for Pheu Thai Party as Prayut remains tight-lipped
Culture, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Wednesday’s court decision sets the stage for a General Election in 2023 which will be fought with a fairer, easier-to-understand and more transparent voting and… Read More ›
Foreign tourism is Thailand’s only hope in 2023 as exports dim with hard times seen in key markets
The Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC), the research arm of Siam Commercial Bank has forecast growth of 3.4% in 2023 compared to similar projections for 2022.… Read More ›
Police investigate after baby boy found discarded in a plastic bag amid a rubbish heap in Pattaya
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
Police believe that CCTV footage retrieved from the building from where a 17-year-old girl was rescued while bleeding heavily may link her with the abandoned… Read More ›
Police and drug control agency act to seize assets of Chinese drug kingpin ‘Du Hao’ and his police officer wife
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
It was initially reported that the alleged gangster had flown out of Thailand on the same jet seized on Saturday but this theory was overturned… Read More ›
Constitutional Court voting decision a watershed moment for Thai politics says top Pheu Thai MP and whip
Culture, Living, Politics, Thailand:
The Pheu Thai Party won zero party list seats in the 2019 General Election with 21.9% of the vote, seats that ultimately, due to the… Read More ›
Arrest and detention of alleged Chinese crime boss puts political pressure on Palang Pracharat Party
Crime, Culture, Politics, Thailand:
Before the court proceedings, on Wednesday, a frank and open press conference given by General Surachate Hakparn was attended by former Bangkok political and underworld… Read More ›
Cannabis revolution targeted as MPs and public confront the Bhumjaithai Party’s populist gambit on pot
Culture, Living, Politics, Thailand:
What MPs have described as a ‘distorted’ marijuana bill which was supposed to control the recreational use of the drug has instead provided a framework… Read More ›
Narathiwat bomb explosion leaves one senior police officer dead. PM demands tighter security
The bomb went off at approximately 12.40 pm on Tuesday opposite a local school in the centre of Narathiwat at a police housing complex. The… Read More ›
Chuvit claims Chinese gangster billionaire may be still at large in Thailand as is his executive jet
The former candidate for Governor of Bangkok, underworld figure and massage parlour boss has emerged as an unlikely campaigner against huge flows of corrupt money… Read More ›
Central bank boss worried about General Election political promises and rising geopolitical threats
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
The bank is confident that Thailand’s economy will grow at not less than 3% in 2023 and has projected 3.8%. Meanwhile, a key monetary policy… Read More ›
Surat Thani governor promises review after body of missing French tourist is found on a mountain
Rescue officials and police obtained the cooperation of a friend of Mr Tizzlano’s in Krabi who he is believed to have spoken to by mobile… Read More ›
President Xi Jinping touches down in Bangkok for APEC Summit hosted by Thailand, PM at the airport
Culture, Economy, Politics, Thailand:
National Police Commissioner General Damrongsak Kittiprapat has implored the public in Bangkok to assist the police in carrying out the mammoth security operation for the… Read More ›
Bank of Thailand moves against cash and the US dollar in a plan to reduce circulating bank notes in half by 2026
Culture, Economy, Living, Thailand:
The new policy to halve the amount of cash in circulation by 2026 comes as the Bank of Thailand joined four other Southeast Asian central… Read More ›
Net set to widen on Chinese money gangs, top police officer warns of powerful financial interests
General Surachate Hakparn or ‘Big Joke’ underlined that police do not fear being sued by the criminal gangs but said that they had to approach… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
PM supports stronger ASEAN-US partnership to tackle emerging crises in the region and globally
November 13, 2022
The Thai Prime Minister’s support for the Quad
Election laws to be decided by court on November 30th after Prayut plays his best political hand to win power
November 11, 2022
Thailand is expected to move faster towards a 2023
World Cup all set to be available on free-to-air TV in a vital boost to the foreign tourism industry
November 9, 2022
The US dollar has fallen by 3.7% against the baht in
Land for foreign high flyers plan to be axed by cabinet as new 10-year visa draws a pretty mild response
November 7, 2022
Minister of the Interior General Anupong argues that
Emergency Room admissions for cannabis up 566% as parties call for it to again be criminalised
November 5, 2022
Spat between deputy prime ministers Anutin
Police unearth huge new threat from Chinese drug cartels with ฿300 million seized in Bangkok
November 3, 2022
Police on Thursday at the Technology Crime Suppression
Anger grows over land for foreigners plan as ex-MP says Thais may face a ban in upmarket areas
November 1, 2022
Land purchase programme under the new long-term visa
Prayut’s sadness at Seoul Halloween horror as similar party is to go ahead in Bangkok on Monday
October 30, 2022
Organisers of the Khao San Road Halloween Party are
Pheu Thai opposes land for foreigners as industry leader warns of abuse from Chinese speculators
October 29, 2022
The government has been left reeling as opposition to
Full steam ahead: Thailand’s economy on course for steady GDP growth in 2023 despite headwinds
October 28, 2022
The prospects for growth in 2023 will be driven
Chinese links to nightlife underworld and police collusion being investigated in drugs crackdown
October 27, 2022
Police seized ฿1.3 million in cash from two safes
Cabinet approves land rights for rich foreigners as Thailand ramps up inward investment in 2022
October 26, 2022
Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha upbeat about the
Policeman on the run after gunning down 32 year old at a music bar in southern Trang province
October 25, 2022
The perpetrator, known as ‘Sergeant Bird’ is a
Thailand feels the pinch of lower tourism earnings as second ex-minister queries economic data
October 24, 2022
Former Deputy Minister of Labour warns that a
Fears for Russian tourist, a top business executive, gone missing from Naithon Beach in Phuket
October 23, 2022
Police have not ruled out that the woman may have been
MP seeks probe into Thursday’s NBTC decision not to block the $7.5 billion DTAC True merger
October 22, 2022
The decision on Thursday by the National Broadcasting
Police chief vows swift action against Provincial Police chief suspected of assisting drug gangs in Narathiwat
October 21, 2022
General Damrongsak Kittiprapaton, on Thursday, removed
